MEMBER AND INDUSTRY NEWS BRIEFS
NALF Board of Directors Makes Changes Effective September 1 , 2022
Genomic Testing on A . I . Sires and Donor Dams
The NALF Board of Directors voted unanimously to change the requirements for genomic testing on A . I . sires and donor dams . Effective September 1 , 2022 , members will only be required to genomically enhance A . I . sires and donor dams with the 100K panel versus the 150K test moving forward . This will be equally effective from a market standpoint , and will also be a cost savings to membership , with the 100K genomic panel priced at $ 57 / hd . with free parentage , versus the 150K at $ 85 / hd . as in years past . This results in a $ 29 / per hd . savings to membership . To receive an A . I . sire permit , all sires will be required to have the 100K genomic test with parent verification and be free of any defects versus the 150K testing requirement beginning September 1 , 2022 .
Credit Card Fees
Currently , members are able to pay their bills by check or credit card on their Digital Beef accounts . The NALF board voted unanimously to continue to do this for member payables , but beginning September 1 , 2022 , members will be required to pay the merchant fee associated with using a credit card for online payment versus NALF covering the usage fee , which is approximately 3.54 %. This is standard business practice for credit card bill payments for most businesses today . Members can still pay by check if they wish to avoid the credit card usage fee .
Performance Only Data
Members that utilize “ performance only ” for performance data on their cattle will be able to continue to do so , but those cattle will not receive EPDs beginning September 1 , 2022 . The NALF board voted unanimously to publish EPDs on registered cattle only . Members utilizing the “ performance only ” category to record performance data will not receive EPDs on those cattle effective September 1 , 2022 , and must register their cattle accordingly to receive EPD information .
Need Registration Certificates ?
Do you need registration certificates for an upcoming show , a show validation , or any other purpose ? NALF staff is happy to send the registration certificates to you . Submit your request to the NALF office at least two weeks prior to the event to make sure they reach you on time . Requests may be made to Stephanie at steph @ NALF . org .
RUSH in the subject line . Since the busy time of year is upon us in the NALF office , this will help ensure your work gets processed immediately . The $ 25 rush fee for each certificate , noted on the selfbilling worksheet , is in effect as of now . There are no rush orders available on lab work and ET calves .
Order Your Show Vest Today
If you have not yet ordered your Limousin soft shell show vest , do so today . The show vests are a black soft shell with the Limousin logo on the chest . You may order using the form found under the Shows tab at NALF . org or by contacting Stephanie at Steph @ NALF . org .
Vests must be worn in the show ring at ALL Level I MOE shows .
MOE Points Totals
Updated point totals are located on the MOE show standings page at NALF . org . For any questions , contact Mallory Blunier , director of media & activities , at Mallory @ NALF . org or Taylor Dorsey , media & activities assistant , at Taylor @ NALF . org .
NALF Office Closed
The North American Limousin Foundation office will be closed select days over the upcoming holiday season . Take note , the office will be closed Thursday , November 24 and Friday , November 25 for Thanksgiving and Friday , December 23 and Monday , December 26 for Christmas . The office will be open for regular hours of 7:30 a . m . to 4:00 p . m . MST Monday , November 28 , and December 27-30 .
DNA and Registration
The DNA turnaround is 4 weeks . Contact Tammy , Tammy @ NALF . org , or Alison , Alison @ NALF . org , with any DNA questions . Mailed in registrations and transfers is a 2-week turnaround , contact Stephanie at Steph @ NALF . org with any questions .
International Year Codes 2023 - L • 2022 - K • 2021 - J • 2020 - H
Candidates Set for the NALF Board of Directors Election
The NALF nominating committee has slated the candidates for the 2023 Board of Directors election . The election will be held during the NALF annual membership meeting on Monday , January 2 , in conjunction with Cattlemen ’ s Congress . The following individuals have been slated by the nominating committee :
George Hubbard , Welch , Oklahoma ( first term )
Rush Orders on Registrations and Transfers When mailing in rush registrations and transfers , please print RUSH on the outside of the envelope and when emailing please put continued on page 18
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