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Texas Limousin breeders named in Spring Genetic EvaluationTexas 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 Texas 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. Begert Limousin Ranch, Allison; Bruce Lawrence, Anton; McGee Cattle Co., Athens; Stowers Limousin, Bridgeport; Steve Zybach, Briscoe; Fuchs Limousin Ranch, Cameron; DeMar Farms, Canton; AR Robinson Ranch, Chico; Gerhardt Farms, Cisco; Jonathan Gerhardt, Cisco; Perrin Limousin Ranch, Decatur; Pair Cattle Co., Dublin; Cornelson-Ryan Cattle Co., El Campo; BR Elliott Ranch, Franklin; Fuhrmann Brothers Limousin, Gainesville; Roy Fuhrmann, Gainesville; NP Enterprises, Golden; Aelvoet Farms, Hondo; OT Stewman, Horseshoe Bay; Horizon Limousin Ranch, Houston; Boatwright Limousin, Kennard; Mistletoe Ranch, La Grange; Oak Meadows, La Grange; Jered Shipman, Lockney; Chavez Limousin Ranch, Lubbock; Counsil Family Limousin, Madisonville; Reading Farms, Marlin; Colonial Oaks Ranch, Meridian; Sheleace Gann, Mount Vernon; Crystal Stolte, New Braunfels; Chaparral Limousin Ranch, Pilot Point; Smithwick Limousin Farm, Red Oak; McBee Limousin, Rising Star; Ryan Cattle Co., San Angelo; Brehm Farms, San Antonio; D'Hanis Limousin Ranch, San Antonio; Little's Hill Top Ranch, Simms; Holcomb Cattle Co., Stanton; Lance Hall, Sweetwater; Everett Ranch, Weimar; Devillier Limousin, Winnie. The following Texas 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. Rafter C Ranch, Alvord; Bruce Lawrence, Anton; JA Hinsley, Aubrey; Crossroads Cattle Co., Austin; James and Debra Jones, Austin; Milstead Limousin, Bluff Dale; Stowers Limousin, Bridgeport; DeMar Farms, Canton; Bobby Young, Conroe; Thomas Ranch, Crowell; David Arndt, Cuero; Marshall and Clara Miller, Elmendorf; Rancho Espuela Cattle Co., Fort Davis; Fuhrmann Brothers Limousin, Gainesville; Roy Fuhrmann, Gainesville; Randy Brorman, Hereford; Jo Boyd, Krum; Counsil Family Limousin, Madisonville; 4K Limousin, Mount Vernon; James Stolte III, New Braunfels; Craig Silverthorne, Plainview; T Bar J Land and Cattle Co., Plano; Arizona Hombre Ranch, Pollok; Brehm Farms, San Antonio; Zissa Limousin Farms, Shiner; Lance Hall, Sweetwater; Robin Ham, Sweetwater; Brazeal Limousin, Van Alstyne; Thomas Holle Limousin, Washington; JAM Cattle Co., Wharton. 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. 3/31/08 Date: 3/27/08
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