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Continual improvement on genetics and the potential of the breed is something Wieczorek Limousin continues to focus on , which is why they ’ ve partnered with SmartFeed and C-Lock Inc ., to conduct a feed efficiency study on the ranch .
“ We recently started to evaluate individual feed intake on some AIsired steers on feed ,” said Wieczorek . “ The study will give us a general sense of how sires stack up in terms of feed efficiency . It will give us a conversion from feed to pounds of gain . I believe Limousin is at the front of the pack already based on other data from the U . S . Meat Animal Research Center , but this will allow us to take a look at the genetics and identify the most efficient bloodlines to promote and propagate . We plan to run our calves through the feed study this fall after weaning , and individual feed intake data will be available for our bulls in the 2022 sale offering .”
Wieczorek Limousin will host its 42nd annual bull sale at the ranch in Mount Vernon on February 25 , 2022 . Make plans to attend , and learn more about the WZRK breeding program at wieczoreklimousin . com .
Curt Wieczorek says , “ Accurate collection of data is important to us to ensure we are providing our customers with a true representation of what the cattle can do and to insure our EPD base reflects the genetic potential of the cattle .”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR : Amanda Radke raises Limousin cattle with her family at NOLZ Limousin in Mitchell , SD . She is also a blogger for BEEF Magazine and the author of ranch-themed children ’ s books , “ Levi ’ s Lost Calf ” and “ Can-Do Cowkids .” Connect with her at www . amandaradke . com .
Merge Ahead
Our operation ’ s unwavering goal is to create docile Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle with plenty of growth and performance , perfectly suited for the commercial cattleman . We were recently presented an opportunity to add another high performance cowherd into our operation , and are excited to announce that the entire cowherd of Leishman Performance Limousin of Blair , NE , has made it ’ s way to our pastures .
Select bulls and females for sale private treaty . We welcome your inquiry and visit .
“ COMMITTED TO QUALITY ”
MARY GATES • GARY & BRANDI GATES • PO Box 123 • Roscoe , MT 59071 • www . gateslimousin . com • 406 / 328-4393 • mary @ gateslimousin . com • gary @ gateslimousin . com
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