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Efficiency
Work smarter , not harder ! Time is one thing we all wish we had more of , especially during calving and breeding season . Enrollment in the LIMS program breaks your herd out into spring and fall calving cows , with each set having their own data tab . This concentrates all calving records to one place in Digital Beef , allowing you to see exactly what calves have been registered to which cows , and who is missing data . Each cow enrolled in LIMS will need to have a calf recorded or a reason for no calf ( example , calf died before weaning ) for each calendar year , and each calf will need a weaning weight recorded or a reason for no weaning weight . The LIMS tab will help you identify these females or calves that are missing records . Complete performance and reproductive information that is required for inventory-based recording is submitted online . The more specific you are with recording this data , the easier and quicker your registrations will be later on . In addition , managing your herd through the many tools on the NALF-DigitalBeef platform will also be easier and more comprehensive . Digital Beef has the capacity to keep all these records for members , so that you can look back on historical calf crops , not having to worry about losing data .
More reliable EPDs
This total herd reporting program contributes more complete and comprehensive production information , helping to position breeders and the Limousin breed as a whole for future improvements . By reporting all your animals , you allow your top animals to stand out . The combination of performance data , genomic testing , NALF ’ s partnership with International Genetic Solutions has allowed for the most up to date EPDs on animals . As an IGS partner , these EPDs are comparable across 12 other breeds . These tools have helped Limousin identify areas of improvement and become more competitive in the seedstock industry .
Be Certified
LIMS members have access to the LIMS certified seal . This seal signifies commitment to providing whole herd performance data . This means that 100 percent of the registered cows in your program are enrolled in LIMS and requires you to report complete and comprehensive data on all your cows and calves . This total herd reporting program signifies to other members and commercial producers that you are committed to providing more and better information on the genetic merit of your cattle .
The certified LIMS seal appears on your member site and on the animal view screen of every animal in you herd . It is also available to all LIMS members and can be used to further promote their herd in sale catalogs , advertisements , etc .
With the ever-changing cattle industry , NALF strives to maximize profit for its members . LIMS members have seen more precise EPDs and have saved time and money from being a member . You are encouraged to look into the program and see how it can benefit your cattle operation . continued on page 62
Meating Industry Demands
Breeding cattle that meet the demands of the entire production chain has been our focus since day one . Raising cattle that excel in many facets is a huge challenge , but we believe that is the best way to stay efficient and competitive as an industry . If you are looking for genetics that excel from pasture to plate we encourage you to contact us for the genetics we have available .
Lewis Harbinger H12H
HB • HP • 33 % LF Sire : Amen The Rock Dam : Lewis Feodora F208
CD : 19 BW : -3.0 WW : 77 YW : 133 MK : 22 CM : 12 DC : 19 YG : . 04 CW : 52 REA : 0.73 MB : 0.63 $ MTI : 76
This bull illustrates many things we strive for . His curve bending EPD profile along with his ideal conformation and structural soundness checks a lot of the boxes the industry demands . If you ’ re in the market for cattle that have been bred for calving ease , growth and carcass merit , give us a call . Contact owners or Grassroots Genetics for volume commercial pricing .
Bulls and Females for sale at private treaty year around .
MAT & WENDY LEWIS 30849 Co . Rd . 56 • Iliff , CO 80736 • ( 970 ) 580-8209 • mwl @ lewislimousin . com
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