LIMS
Whole Herd Reporting
Want to save money on registrations , transfers and genomic profile testing ? Looking to spend less time on the computer and more time outside ? Tired of handwritten forms and paperwork ? Want more reliable EPDs ? Then the LIMS program is for you .
The Limousin Inventory Management System ( LIMS ) is an optional , web-based , whole herd reporting program for active members ( Founder , Lifetime , Junior and Annual members ) of the North American Limousin Foundation . The program was first launched in 2006 and was revamped in 2016 to create a more user friendly and automated enrollment process for its members . The current LIMS program is a cumulation of many years of trials , breeder feedback , and the addition of new tools available in the Digital Beef registry platform .
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The LIMS program is mutually beneficial for both members and NALF . There are incentives to capture unbiased , complete performance and reproductive data for more accurate EPDs . Members benefit from a simplified and lower cost way of conducting business .
One question we get asked a lot is “ Isn ’ t my herd too small for LIMS ?” The short answer : absolutely not . There is no herd too big or small for the LIMS program . Small to medium sized herds can see a cost benefit from moving to the LIMS program almost immediately . If you are curious to the exact dollar figure for your herd , reach out to the staff and we can break down the program for you in a way that makes sense and is not overwhelming . We can determine if the LIMS program is right for you .
Cost savings
Among the many benefits LIMS has to offer , what stands out most among members is the cost saving aspect of the program . LIMS members are required to enroll 100 % of their females , at a rate of $ 32 per active cow each year . The $ 32 cost to enroll each cow each year includes the free registration and transfer ( up to 30 months of age ) for that year ’ s calf crop . With NALF ’ s current pricing structure , the least costly registration and transfer is $ 62 per animal . But with LIMS , it ’ s all covered in one fee of $ 32 , which is at least a $ 30 savings for members .
In addition to saving money on registrations and transfers , NALF has partnered with Neogen to offer the LimVision cow herd reporting project . In line with the program ’ s objective to use performance data to drive more reliable genetic predictions , NALF encourages LIMS members to be progressive in their use of the genomic profile DNA tests to further drive improved EPD accuracy . Under LimVision , LIMS members have the opportunity to test active females at a reduced rate of $ 24 per head . In order to receive the $ 24 rate , members must test at least 90 % of the cow herd . Once 90 % of the cow herd has been tested , replacement heifers can be tested on the 100K for the same price . If LimVision is your primary reason for joining LIMS , please do so as soon as possible , as the LimVision program will only be offered through 2021 . In addition to female testing , LIMS members can take advantage of a 5 % discount off the 100K genomic profile test .
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