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wins , it ’ s other awards that carry the most meaning . “ Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder are the ones I hold nearer and dearer , because that represents what you did that week at that show and for the last two years in your program ,” Ty shared .
Commercial Herd
The operation ’ s Limousin-influenced commercial herd includes a large number of heifers . Pinegar Limousin either raises the commercial heifers or buys them from its bull customers . “ We have never bought a lot of commercial cows . But we have bought a lot of commercial heifers , because that is what Ed always wanted to do ,” Ty said . He wanted to improve the longevity of his investment .
Pinegar Limousin breeds its commercial heifers via AI . “ You need to AI them , in my opinion , to calve them , because you need to stay really focused for short periods of time ,” Ty stated . By breeding the heifers AI , it shortens the calving window to 10 days with a few stragglers on either side .
If a herd bull is used , the calving window stretches to 21 to 28 days , and possibly another month after that . The abbreviated calving period , due to AI breeding , makes it easier to check the heifers every three to four hours without getting burned out .
Another benefit of a shortened calving window , is the calves are similar in size due to their close birthdates . This is beneficial when feeding and growing them out . In addition , when they are yearlings and ready to be sold , they can sell as a complete set . “ On yearling weight day , when you run them all across the scales and they don ’ t sort anything off , or maybe only sort one off , you have a load . That buyer can check that box — he bought a load ,” Ty said .
Improvements to the Breed
Though Pinegar Limousin holds its identity and foundation close , it remains flexible to meet the demands of its customers and the cattle market . “ I think the breed has done a pretty decent job of modernizing itself to fit today ’ s meat market and also fit the momma cow market ,” Ty commented .
Pinegar Limousin joined the breed ’ s efforts to highlight Limousin ’ s lean meat and stayability , while working to improve marbling , depth of body , calving-ease and docility . continued on page 32
Rock and Rolling influential
We are excited to be rocking and rolling with one of the breed ’ s most talked about young sires . Guns N Roses combines two of the breed ’ s most individuals , TASF Crown Royal on the top side and Riverstone Charmed on the bottom . He adds flawless structure , incredible eye-appeal and a well-balanced set of EPDs . He ranks in the top 20 % or better in four EPD traits .
SSTO Guns N Roses 9408G Purebred • Polled • Homo Black
TASF Crown Royal 960C ET x Riverstone Charmed ( Larissa ) CE : 6 BW : 3.6 WW : 70 YW : 99 MK : 26 DC : 8 RE : 0.99 MB : -0.43 $ MI : 38
We have calves on the ground by SSTO Guns & Roses 9408G , ROMN Floyd Mudhenkey 101F , RUNL Stetson 850S , Royal Eros RBG 704E , CELL History Buff 0245H , Wulfs Compliant K687C ET and Wulfs Xtractor X233X .
We are excited to have Royal Jester RBGL 103J join our bull battery .
Call or stop by to see the outstanding set of bulls and females available private treaty .
ALLEN AND ANNA LYON & FAMILY home : 320 / 387-2794 • Allen , cell : 320 / 267-3125 • 13208 105th Ave . NE • Foley , MN 56329 • afarm2002 @ yahoo . com
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