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The Heartland Limousin Association welcomes all Limousin enthusiasts. HLA is passionate about the growth of the breed and connecting seedstock producers with commercial cattlemen. com, breeders can search for specific animals by name, tattoo, or registration number and gain access to the latest EPDs and Indexes. Additionally, lists of animals can be found by entering desired EPD criteria. If you need help getting started with determining what level of an EPD might be appropriate and what accuracy levels you might be comfortable with, percentile rank tables are available in the left-hand column of the landing page at limousin.digitalbeef.com. Using this information will allow breeders to compare animals against the breed population (for both Limousin and LimFlex) and thus map their course for genetic improvement. Honoring Commercial Producers For nearly one year, EPDs have been updated weekly instead of only twice per year. This gives producers the most up-to-date EPDs available as soon as new information like a genomic test or performance measures on progeny become available. NALF continues to strive to put the most powerful and effective selection tools in your hands, but Limousin and LimFlex breeders are a vital partner, contributing accurate performance measures and genomic tests allow these tools to continue to become even more powerful. LT Dean Summerbell, HLA Executive Secretary 23244 Gopher Dr., East Bethel, MN 55005 [email protected] (612) 963-3799 Application for Membership Who can join? Any reputable supporter of Limousin cattle is welcome as long as you fill out the application form and send $50 membership dues each year. Name Address Phone City/State/Zip e-mail The undersigned herein applies for membership in the HLA with all rights and privileges outlined in the HLA constitution and bylaws. Signature Make check payable to the HLA and return this membership form and $50 payment to: Dean Summerbell, HLA, 23244 Gopher Drive, East Bethel, MN 55005 LIMOUSIN Today | 51