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of things to get our genetics out there along with our new embryo program and a new exciting bull purchase .”
On the female end of things , ATAK Limousin has been focused on the production side and just recently they ’ ve invested in a bull that will hopefully marry the production side of things with the show ring . “ We hope he ’ ll make a big splash , we ’ re really excited about him . Numbers have always been a big focus for me and I believe he ’ s something special .” Andy said .
The future is bright and the Schmalshof family is in it for the long haul with their pride and joy , ATAK Limousin of Avon , Illinois . When it comes down to it Andy , Tammy and Adam hold the gigantic influence of their friendships and business relationships throughout the nation and Limousin breed incredibly close to their hearts . Family , along with Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle , will remain their focus for many years to come .
Since 1985 , the Schmalshof family has been working on their own unique recipe featuring equal parts of family , friends and quality cattle .
ABOUT THE AUTHOR : Sarah Anne Johnson raises registered Limousin & Lim-Flex cattle with her family and Coulton West in Williamsport , OH . She is a sixth-generation beef cattle producer , Sales Specialist , Marketing and Communications Strategist and she is a District Sales Manager for Stine Seed Company . She has also exhibited Limousin cattle on the state and national levels since the age of four and she served as a NALJA Board Member during her junior show career . Connect with her at 614-266-2646 or johnson . 6077 @ osu . edu .
ROMN Grafiti 103G
Homo Black Polled 89 % Limousin S : AUTO Lucky Guy D : ROMN Alexus 66A CE : 13 BW : 2.9 WW : 79 YW : 122 MK : 27 CM : 8 SC : 1.00 DC : 11 YG : -0.43 CW : 38 REA : 1.20 MB : -0.11 $ MI : 54
• 2020 National MOE Gold Medal Bull
• 2020 National Western Stock Show Division Champion Bull
• His first calves are hitting the ground and look very promising .
• Semen Available Private Treaty
Homo Black • Homo Polled • 57 % LF S : CJSL Creed 5042C D : AUTO Callie 403D
CE : 14 BW : 2.1 WW : 80 YW : 134 MK : 20 CM : 8 SC : 0.72
DC : 12 YG : -0.10 CW : 38 REA : 0.75 MB : 0.48 $ MI : 73 This young donor was raised in our program and illustrates the quality we have available . Now that her successful show career is over , we look forward to her many years of production . Call or come by to see the many noteworthy genetic packages we have available for you . MINO Fiona
Caleb , Tara and Gabriel Minor 1201 Flint Rock Rd . • Strafford , MO 65757 • Caleb ( 417 ) 576-6364 • Tara : ( 443 ) 605-6127 minorfarms930 @ gmail . com • website : www . minorlimousin . com • Facebook : www . facebook . com / minorlimousin
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Take Note of one of Missouri ’ s Premier Limousin operations
Minor Limousin is a program on the move . We are relying on some of the breed ’ s most progressive genetics to help raise quality Limousin seedstock for our customers .
Watch for our offering of bulls and genetic opportunities at sales this fall .