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Nebraska Limousin breeders named in Spring Genetic EvaluationNebraska 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 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 Nebraska 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. Lonely Valley Limousin, Creston; DBL Inc., Fullerton; Kenneth and Karyn Wetovick, Fullerton; Gary Belohrad, Leigh; Jay Boyer, Liberty; Trent Loos Cattle Co., Loup City; Daniel Hunt, Oxford; Hunt CD Bar, Oxford; Hunt Limousin Ranch, Oxford; Crook Limousin, Rising City; Timperley Cattle, Tekamah; Sandhills Limousin Ranch, Thedford; Wach Limousin, Wauneta; Rob Brawner, Wood Lake; Behrends Family Limousin, Wymore. The following Nebraska 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. Leon Leishman, Blair; Duane Thalken, Clarkson; Lonely Valley Limousin, Creston; Kevin Hoffmeyer, Deshler; Watts Limousin Ranch, Fairfield; Tyler Heimes, Hartington; Janice Kuehn, Heartwell; Darwin Kroll, Juniata; Glinn Ranch, Keystone; Kenny Wietfeld, Leigh; 17 Ranch, Lewellen; Harold Burdick, Lewellen; Jay Boyer, Liberty; Eldon and Elsie Kieborz, Loup City; John Tegeler, Meadow Grove; Daniel and Ruth Bridges, Minden; Bob Summerville, Mitchell; Fred Wright, Oakdale; Greg Fletcher, Orchard; Val Hunt, Orleans; Hunt Limousin Ranch, Oxford; Donrel Herbolsheimer, Pierce; Jaime Webben, Shelton; Thomas Kayl, Spencer; Timperley Cattle, Tekamah; Rob Brawner, Wood Lake. 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. 3/17/08 Date: 3/27/08
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