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NALF is in a unique position to capture carcass phenotypes to improve carcass trait EPD accuracies . NALF is blessed to have good portion of their membership that are also cattle feeders . Additional members are turning in actual slaughter data on cattle they have fed or customers cattle they have sold bulls too . This will incorporate more bloodlines across the herd book and get a better cross section of sires represented .
Until now , these phenotypes have mainly relied on ultrasound data for inclusion into the EPDs of yield grade , back fat , marbling , ribeye and carcass weight . Incorporating this actual kill data along with pedigree information will dramatically increase EPD accuracy for those traits and over time , increase progeny equivalents on genomically-enhanced carcass EPDs as well .
The cattle business , and in particular the seedstock industry , continues to evolve and improve at a rapid pace given the leap forward in DNA testing ( genomics ) and improved single-step national cattle evaluations that have given the serious seedstock breeder the tools to make rapid genetic progress . NALF looks forward to working with the membership as we move ahead into a new era of seedstock cattle production over the next decade !
NALF STAFF LISTING
NORTH AMERICAN LIMOUSIN FOUNDATION 6205 S . Main St . Ste D-280 • Aurora , CO 80016-5370 ph : 303-220-1693 • fax : 303-220-1884 • limousin @ nalf . org • www . nalf . org
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ................................................... Mark Anderson
Ext . 51 , Mark @ NALF . org • 970-590-9576 ( c ) Responsibilities include : Organizational leadership and direction ; Liaison between the board of directors and staff .
DNA PROCESSING & ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT .......... Tammy Anderson
Ext . 57 , Tammy @ NALF . org Responsibilities include : Accounts receivable for NALF members ; DNA sample submissions ; Assist with DNA results ; Assist with accounts payable .
DIRECTOR OF MEDIA & ACTIVITIES .................................. Mallory Blunier
Ext . 61 , Mallory @ NALF . org • LimousinMedia @ gmail . com Responsibilities include : NALF communications and press releases ; Marketing coordinator ; NALF . org website manager and updates ; Blog manager ; Design services ; E-Partners e-newsletter ; Social media ; State association communications liaison ; Sale downloads ; Junior programs ; Medal of Excellence ( MOE ) shows ; NALJA Board of Directors .
DIRECTOR OF DNA PROCESSING & ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS ..... Alison Jones
Ext . 59 , Alison @ NALF . org Responsibilities include : Paying your NALF bill ; Bill discrepancies ; Request statements ; All DNA services ; LIMS program ; Herd EPD downloads ; International import / export paperwork .
REGISTRY & MEMBER SERVICES SPECIALIST ..... Stephanie Kramer-Beddo
Ext . 27 , Steph @ NALF . org Responsibilities include : Membership questions ; Registering natural and foreign animals ; Recording weaning and yearling weights ; Transfers of live animals and embryos ; Bull and cow leases ; New memberships ; NALF-Digital Beef Member Site questions ; Ultrasound results and barn sheets ; Mailing certificates , supplies , and promotional material .
Tentative 2021 NWSS & Annual Limousin Convention January 8-13 , 2021
HILL CATTLE ARRIVAL : Begin Arrival : Tuesday , January 5 , 12:00 p . m . In Place : Friday , January 8 , 4:00 p . m . Begin Release : Tuesday , January 12 , 3:00 p . m . All out : Wednesday , January 13 , 5:00 p . m .
YARD CATTLE ARRIVAL : Begin Arrival : Tuesday , January 5 , 8:00 a . m . In Place : Friday , January 8 , 3:00 p . m . Begin Release : Wednesday , January 13 , 5:00 p . m . All out : Thursday , January 14 , 10:00 p . m .
FRIDAY , JANUARY 8 1:00 p . m . NALF Board of Directors Meeting
SATURDAY , JANUARY 9 9:00 a . m . Hill Cattle Check-In - NWSS Hill 1:00 p . m . Yard Cattle Check-In – NWSS Yards
SUNDAY , JANUARY 10 4:00 p . m . Social Hour for National Limousin Sale –
National Western Club 5:00 p . m . National Limousin Sale - National Western Club
MONDAY , JANUARY 11 7:30 a . m . Annual Meeting – National Western Club 6:00 p . m . Membership Banquet & Genetics on Ice Auction
TUESDAY , JANUARY 12 9:00 a . m . National Junior Limousin & Lim-Flex Show -
NWSS Stadium Arena 1:00 p . m . National Limousin MOE Show - NWSS Stadium Arena 3:00 p . m . Begin Hill Release
WEDNESDAY , JANUARY 13 9:00 a . m . Limousin & Lim-Flex Pen & Carload Show - SYEC 12:00 p . m . Hamburger Fry 5:00 p . m . Begin Yard Release
ANNUAL CONVENTION The annual convention for the North American Limousin Foundation is held during the National Western Stock Show . Activities for the annual convention include a board of directors meeting , annual membership meeting , National Limousin Sale , membership banquet and Genetics on Ice Auction , in addition to shows and social activities at NWSS .
NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR NALF AWARDS Each year NALF honors a Commercial Producer of the Year , a Commercial Marketing Booster of the Year and a Limousin Promoter of the Year . These awards are presented at the National Western Stock Show . NALF is currently seeking nominations for this year ’ s awards . Nominations are due by December 1 . Nomination forms may be found under the Member Center of the Management tab at NALF . org or may be requested from the NALF office at 303-220-1693 or Limousin @ NALF . org .
HOST HOTEL INFORMATION The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver will serve as the host hotel for the 2020 NWSS & Annual Limousin Convention . More information on rates will be available at a later date .
2021 NATIONAL LIMOUSIN SALE The National Limousin Sale is breeders ’ opportunity to market their best genetics . The 2021 event is a video sale held Sunday , January 10 , at the National Western Club . The event begins with a social hour at 4 p . m ., followed by the sale at 5 p . m . Contact American Cattle Services , MC Marketing , R & R Marketing or Grassroots Consulting for more information .
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