NALJA News Summer 2024 | 7 for any reason at those shows . The exhibitors , owners , their agents and representatives agree to indemnify NALJA and NALF and hold the organizations harmless for all damages , injuries , losses , expenses or liabilities they might incur at those shows , including any that may result from NALJA or NALF enforcing its rules and regulations . By entering the national or regional junior Limousin shows , the participants and their parents or guardians agree to the terms described in this section and agree to comply with all the rules and regulations governing those shows .
18 . DNA Testing
The top five Owned Limousin and Lim-Flex Females , the top three Bred & Owned Females , the top three Bulls , top two Cow / Calf Pairs , and the top five NEOGEN Ultimate Show Females and bulls will have their DNA pulled and tested , no exceptions . This will be an opportunity for the exhibitors to get their animal ’ s genetically enhanced EPDs , at no cost to them , to learn more about their animals .
19 . NEOGEN Ultimate Show
The NEOGEN Ultimate Show will be held at 8:00 a . m . on Tuesday , July 2 and will consist of a judge ranking animals based on 50 percent genotype and 50 percent phenotype . Any registered female or bull may participate if they have been genomically tested . DNA must be submitted by April 20 to the NALF office . The NALF office asks that any DNA for this show be marked “ For National Junior Show .” We encourage all who are not participating in this event to come watch . This will serve as an educational event for junior members .
To Enter :
• Exhibitors will enter for this show just like the females through the online format . Cow / Calf pairs are eligible to show in the NEOGEN Ultimate Show .
• If DNA was previously submitted and a Geneseek GGP 100k profile was pulled on the female / bull that you are entering , you do not need to re-submit DNA . You must submit DNA for any female / bull entering the show that does not have a GGP 100k profile .
• You may enter as many heifers and / or bulls for the show as you like ; however , the DNA cost will only be covered for one heifer or bull per exhibitor . There will be no other additional entry fees .
• All ownership rules and deadlines still apply .
• Any animal whose EPDs are not genomic tested will not be allowed to show . DNA could take up to 6-8 weeks to process . It is not NALJA or NALF ’ s responsibility to ensure that the DNA will process . It is recommended to send DNA as soon as possible .
• When DNA is submitted , it must be marked “ For National Junior Show .”
Show Rules :
• The NEOGEN Ultimate Show will be a blow and go show . There will not be any adhesive allowed . All animals are subject to a “ white towel ” test from check-in to release . NALJA reserves the right to collect hair samples from any animal at any show .
• Before the show , the NEOGEN Ultimate judge will receive judge ’ s cards that will consist of entry number , birthdate and latest EPDs . The judge will evaluate the EPDs before the Phenotype classes . The judge will receive a judge ’ s card with only the entry number and birthdate for the Phenotype show . Then , the judge will place the phenotype classes and turn their judging card in to show officials . Show officials will then compile the phenotype and genotype rankings . The judge will then receive a judge ’ s card with the composite placing and respective EPDs to talk the class . In the event of a tie , the tie will be broken based on the phenotype placings .
• Classes will not be necessarily broken on standard NJLSC classifications , but will be broken at the discretion of the NALF staff .
• Grand and Reserve overall will receive a banner and award .
• The top five females and bulls will have their DNA pulled ; this will be an opportunity for the exhibitors to get their animal ’ s genetically enhanced EPDs , at no cost to them , to learn more about their animals . Please see rule 18 .
Individual Sweepstakes Points
A ) Exhibiting Animals 1 . 100 points per animal shown ( 300 points maximum )
2 . 100 bonus points will go to all cattle exhibitors who meet the May 1 early-entry deadline with no errors , have all registrations and transfers completed , and have pre-registered for all the satellite events in which they plan to participate . North American Limousin Junior Association ( NALJA ) members who are not exhibiting cattle but are participating in satellite events also can earn the bonus points if they pre-register by May 1 .
3 . Exhibitors showing animals in bred & owned will also receive additional sweepstakes points ; Below is a breakdown of the points : Division winners : 20 points
Division reserves : 10 points Grand champion : 50 points Reserve champion : 30 points