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Oklahoma Limousin breeders named in Spring Genetic EvaluationOklahoma Expected 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 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 Oklahoma 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. David McDonald, Achille; Silver Triangle, Bartlesville; Wilson Limousin, Bokchito; Cody Beach, Bristow; Nine Mile Limousin, Canton; Black Jack Cattle Co., Chattanooga; Coyote Hills Ranch, Chattanooga; Heldermon Cattle Co., Claremore; Moore Limousin Farms, Collinsville; Helen Williams, Delaware; Farrar Farm Limousin, Dover; Dale Montgomery Farms, Edmond; Mark Youngker, Edmond; Ann Graham, Edmond; Colossal Cattle Co., Fort Cobb; Kusel Limousin Ranch, Fort Cobb; Rife Limousin Ranch, Grove; Maupin Limousin Farm, Guthrie; Wayne and Gwen Foley Ranch, Kellyville; WC and Pauline Root Family, Kellyville; Larry and Helen Northcutt, Kingston; Sun Up Limousin, Kiowa; Karl Hanza, Lawton; Hayhook Cattle Co., Lexington; Shannon and Ronda Hall, Loco; Rodebush and Rodebush, McAlester; Ferda Limousin Farms, Medford; Wildhorse Valley, Meeker; Real McCoy Limousin Cattle, Miami; Earle and Donna Lamborn, Mounds; Carver Farms, Noble; Sunset Valley Corp., Oklahoma City; Fryar Limousin, Porum; Parman Limousin Cattle Co., Reydon; P Bar S Ranch, Sand Springs; Post Farms, Sayre; Bill and Barbara Cattle Co., Seminole; Kenneth Sapp, Seminole; Johnsons Turkey Creek Ranch, Shawnee; Richard Atzbach, Stratford; Buckhorn Creek Limousin, Sulphur; Hardcastle Cattle Co., Washington; Cabin Creek Cattle Co., Welch; Counsil Family Limousin, Welch; TL Limousin Ranch, Welch; Express Limousin Ranch, Yukon. The following Oklahoma 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. Norma McPherson, Carnegie; Coyote Hills Ranch, Chattanooga; Pete Echelle, Claremore; John Rector, Comanche; Darrell Jones, Duncan; Kusel Limousin Ranch, Fort Cobb; William Saunders IV, Fort Cobb; Mike Gault, Grove; Paul and Deanie Citty, Haworth; Don Mason Farms, Hinton; Edwin Opitz, Hinton; Grandview Acres Limousin Farm, Hydro; James Ince, Lindsay; J Bar Ranch, Marietta; Ferda Limousin Farms, Medford; Bill Stoner, Miami; Earle and Donna Lamborn, Mounds; Gary Owens, Mustang; Jerry Wattenbarger, Nowata; RL and Diana Foster, Ochelata; Jack and Wynona Brooks, Oklahoma City; Gary Elliot, Wakita; TL Limousin Ranch, Welch; Wayland Farms, Welch; Express Limousin Ranch, Yukon. 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. 3/24/08 Date: 3/20/08 Advertisement
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