“ Overall , I think Limousin is the best breed in the country . It ’ s our hope that we can continue to spread the word and to work with NALF to help cattle buyers and feeders see the value of these red Limousin calves . With excellent docility , hardiness and feed efficiency — we have a great story to tell in the Limousin breed today ,” Mike says .
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After leasing a Limousin bull for his commercial cows in 1990 , Mike was pleasantly surprised by the overall growth and performance of the resulting calves . It didn ’ t take long to transition the crossbred cows to registered Limousin seedstock .
In 2010 , M & B Limousin was recognized for their efforts by winning the North American Limousin Foundation ’ s Commercial Producer of the Year Award . The Cravens were nominated by the Missouri Limousin Breeders Association and the Heartland Limousin Association and were
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CHAMPIONSHIP
We are expanding our herd around championship caliber bulls and females . Our newest herd sire addition represents the quality we are incorporating into our program .
Caliber
Watch for our consignments :
December 5 , 2020 , Arlington , TX
MAYC Gold Buckle 624G Grand Champion Bred & Owned Lim-Flex Bull , 2020 National Junior Show
Dbl Black • Dbl Polled • 65 % LF • MRRC Legal 441E x FWLY Purple Ribbon CE : 10 BW : 1.6 WW : 61 YW : 88 MK : 18 SC : . 69 DC : 14 RE : . 75 MB : - . 02 $ MI : 50
Look for him in the Ratliff show string at the American Royal in Kansas City and for future details regarding semen availability .
4560 FM 999 , GARY , TX 75643 email : osborngar @ aol . com G . W . AYERS • 903 / 685-9878 CECIL OSBORN • 903 / 235-4102 mobile
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