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Kansas Limousin Breeders named in Spring Genetic EvaluationExpected progeny differences from the spring 2008 international Limousin genetic evaluation now are available through various features of the North American Limousin Foundation website (www.nalf.org). Pedigree and performance records for more than 2 million Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle in the United States and Canada are the basis for the latest sire summary, which includes 2,119 bulls. "Our semiannual evaluations provide Limousin breeders and their commercial customers with helpful selection tools for genetic improvement," said Lauren Hyde, Ph.D., director of performance programs for NALF. "The EPDs and Mainstream Terminal Index predict genetic rankings among animals, and they are the most accurate predictors of genetic merit." Tools on the NALF website that interface with the genetic evaluation include the Sire Selector, pedigree and EPD lookup, and the Limousin Exchange's "Bull Listing Service" and "Females for Sale" components. The site's "Genetic Evaluation" section includes the latest EPD statistics, percentiles and trends; qualifications; general sire listing; trait leaders; and downloadable sire summary. A CD-ROM containing those files or a printed copy of them is available for $10 from the NALF office, 303-220-1693. The following Limousin breeders from Kansas own bulls in the spring general sire listing. To be included, an animal must have sired at least one progeny born on or after Jan. 1, 2005, and possess birth weight (BW) and weaning weight (WW) EPDs with accuracies of 0.5 or greater. Thomas Betschart, Ashland; J&C Cattle Co., Baldwin; Christie Limousin, Baldwin City; Albert Melichar, Caldwell; Ely Farm Black Limousin, Chanute; Carl Leatherwood, Cimarron; Ralph and Virginia Motley, Coffeyville; Chance Schilling, Edson; Mark and Dana Neis, Eudora; GV Limousin, Garnett; Zimmerman Farms, Grainfield; Chris Floyd, Johnson; Bar Five Cattle, Kiowa; Dennis McCarthy, Lecompton; Walter Rolf, Le Roy; New Breeds Industries, Manhattan; LACO Limousin, Mayetta; Twin Mound Limousin Farms, Mound Valley; Hank and Diane Boucher, Mulvane; Kenneth Lippert, Osage City; Ronald and Pat Fredrickson, Osage City; Liberty Ranch, Plainville; Cedar Hill Farm, Spring Hill; Bolz Ranch, Topeka; Ratliffs Cherry Creek Farms, Westphalia. The following Kansas breeders own bulls listed as young trait leaders. That group of prospective sires includes the highest ranking yearling and 2-year-old bulls for each trait. Many of those animals are available for sale this spring. Russ Walker, Altoona; Thomas Betschart, Ashland; Helmer Farms and Grain, Augusta; Triangle M Ranch, Baxter Springs; Don Arensman, Brookville; Massey Ranch, Cedar Vale; Todd and Peggy Massey, Cedarvale; Ely Farm Black Limousin, Chanute; Carl Leatherwood, Cimarron; Sunbelt Farms, Garden City; Brad Miller, Garnett; Greg Miller, Garnett; GV Limousin, Garnett; Lazy R Farms, Garnett; Zimmerman Farms, Grainfield; Larick Brothers, Kensington; Melvin Norman, La Harpe; Beikmann Land and Limousin, Linn; LACO Limousin, Mayetta; David Wickstrom, McPherson; Scott Sigle, Osborne; Clifford Prothe, Paola; Love Brothers, Pomona; FM Limousin, Princeton; Schulz Farms, Rantoul; Bohi Land and Cattle, Wellsville; Ratliffs Cherry Creek Farms, Westphalia; Archie Moser, Winona. The North American Limousin Foundation (www.nalf.org), headquartered in Centennial, Colo., provides programs and services - including genetic evaluation of 5,000 active sires - to more than 4,000 members and their commercial customers. The Limousin breed and its Lim-Flex hybrid lead the beef industry in muscle-growth efficiency and ideally complement British breeds. 3/10/08 Date: 3/6/08 Advertisement
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