MEMBER AND INDUSTRY NEWS BRIEFS
Need Registration Certificates ?
Do you need registration certificates for an upcoming show , a show validation , or any other purpose ? NALF staff is happy to send the registration certificates to you . Submit your request and payment to the NALF office at least two weeks prior to the event in order to make sure they reach you on time . Rush fees are $ 25 per certificate . Show certificates ( faxed or emailed ) prior to mailing are $ 10 . Requests may be made to Stephanie at Steph @ NALF . org . Note : Registration certificates are required at the Fort Worth Stock Show .
Order Your Show Vest Today
If you have not ordered your Limousin soft shell show vest , do so today . The vests are a black , soft shell with the Limousin logo on the chest . You may order using the form found under the Shows tab at NALF . org .
Vests must be worn in the show ring at all Level I MOE shows .
NALF Office Closed
The North American Limousin Foundation office will be closed select days over the upcoming holiday season . Please take note that the office will be closed Thursday , December 24 and Friday , December 25 for Christmas . As well , the office will be closed Friday , January 1 for New Year ’ s . The office will be open for regular hours of 7:30 a . m . to 4:00 p . m . MST December 28 , and then again on Monday , January 4 .
NALF will have a limited number of staff in the office December 31 – January 7 . Staff will be attending the Cattlemen ’ s Congress and Limousin Convention in Oklahoma City , Oklahoma .
The North American Limousin Foundation office will be closed Monday , February 15 , 2021 for President ’ s Day . Regular hours of 7:30 a . m . to 4:00 p . m . MST will resume Tuesday , February 16 .
DNA and Registration
DNA turnaround is 4 weeks and rushes are not an option . Embryo calves must be parent verified in order to be registered . Contact Alison , Alison @ NALF . org , or Tammy , Tammy @ nalf . org , with DNA questions . Natural calf registrations and any transfers submitted to the office for processing is a 2-week turnaround , contact Stephanie at Steph @ NALF . org with any questions .
LIMS
LIMS enrollment deadline is February 15 . Members should visit their Enrollment Selections page on Digital Beef to make sure all cows are under the Spring 2020 tab if they are set to calve Spring 2020 or have the “ move to next season ” box checked if they are calving in the fall . Contact Alison @ nalf . org if you see cows missing from the LIMS enrollment page or have additional questions . All cows need a calf recorded or a reason for no calf , and each calf needs a weaning weight or a reason for no weaning weight ( example : calf died prior to weaning ). Following the enrollment deadline , members will have one week to make changes . After that week , enrollments will be locked , and billing will occur at the end of the month .
International Year Codes
2018 - F • 2019 - G • 2020 - H 2021 - J • 2022 - K
Letters not used are I , O , Q & V
Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show Update
The Cattle Industry Annual Convention and NCBA Trade Show is one of the industry ’ s largest events each year , bringing together cattlemen and cattlewomen from across the nation to do the work of our industry .
Unfortunately , the current pandemic presents challenges that make bringing people together in February difficult . NCBA will hold some of its traditional business meetings in the January or February time frame , in accordance with the association ’ s bylaws .
Originally scheduled for February 3-5 , 2021 , the convention and trade show will now take place August 10-12 , 2021 . While the event may have a new date , both the convention and trade show will continue to take place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville , Tennessee .
We hope you ’ ll join us in-person in August for the 123rd anniversary of this legendary event . We ’ re working behind the scenes to create a great line-up of education , speakers and a world-class trade show along with networking opportunities in a safe , responsible manner . We ’ d like to thank everyone involved in the event from the exhibitors , loyal sponsors and partners for being so patient as we ’ ve worked through this process . Together we are going to make this event one to remember .
Be sure to visit convention . ncba . org over the coming months for details as we get ready to Tune in to Tennessee .
Hall of Fame Induction : Ed Pinegar
Donations and letters of support for the Induction of Ed Pinegar to the NALF Hall of Fame can be sent to the NALF office . The induction ceremony will occur at the Pinegar Herdbuilder Production Sale March 20 at the farm in Springfield , MO . NALF will post more details on the event as the date draws closer and details are finalized .
Donations can be made out to North American Limousin Hall of Fame account ; check memo can be listed as Ed Pinegar HOF . This , along with letter of support can be sent to the NALF office , 6205 S Main St ., Suite D-280 , Aurora , Colorado .
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