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NALF Office Closed July 4 & September 5

The North American Limousin Foundation office will be closed Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The NALF office will also be closed Monday, September 5 for Labor Day. Regular office hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday will resume July 5 and September 6.

Nominating Committee Announced

The date for interested members to contact the nominating committee is until July 15.

The by-law updates for the process are listed below. 10. Nominating Procedures

A. All prospective candidates must express their interest to the Nominating Committee by July 15 each year, and if the committee does not slate those interested persons, supporters then may add their candidates’ names to the ballot via the at-large nomination process. (effective beginning with the 2010-2011 election cycle)

B. To qualify as a member-at-large, the candidate must have at least 15 qualifying signatures from lifetime, founder or active annual members on either the petition style form available on the NALF website or 15 individual qualifying letters of support from lifetime, founder or active annual members, or a combination thereof to be received in the NALF office no later than September 1.

Is your Contact Information Up to Date?

Members are encouraged to log in to their member site on the NALF-DigitalBeef Platform to review the contact information listed. It is a good practice from time-to-time to look this information over to make sure it is correct and complete. The tabs to review are: Addresses, Phones, Contacts and Associated Herds. Use the edit or delete buttons under the options header on the right hand of the screen to change or remove information. To add your website address, click on [edit] in the tan General Profile Information bar in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

Also, check out the Prefs tab. Under this tab you may edit your member preferences, such as allowing non-members to see your profile when using the Ranch Search tool, an option to store registration certificates electronically, plus more.

AI Sire/Dam Information

AI sires and donor dams born on or after January 1, 2015 are required to have a GGP-HD 150K genomic profile on file in addition to parent verification for sires and sire verification for donor dams. Animals born prior to 2015 do not require the genomic profiles but need to have the respective parentage. They must also be tested for any genetic condition (AM, NH, Proto, etc.) they are a potential carrier for. AI Sire Permits are recommended on any new AI sire and can be added by contacting Alison Jones at Alison@NALF.org or Tammy Anderson at Tammy@NALF.org.

Who’s Who at NALF

MARK ANDERSON

Executive Director Mark@Nalf.org, Ext. 51 Hometown: 55-year resident of Eaton, CO Education: B.S. in Animal Science from Colorado State University Mark’s responsibilities: Organizational leadership and direction; Liaison between the board of directors and staff

TAMMY ANDERSON

DNA Processing & Accounting Assistant Tammy@nalf.org, Ext. 57 Lives in: Eaton, CO Education: Attended Colorado State University Background: Northern Colorado native; 29 years of experience working in the accounting and insurance business; Involved with NALF the past seven years Tammy’s responsibilities: Accounts receivable for NALF members; DNA sample submissions; Assist with DNA results; Assist with accounts payable

MALLORY BLUNIER

Director Of Media & Activities Mallory@nalf.org or Limousinmedia@gmail.com, Ext. 61 Hometown: Speer, IL; Moved to Colorado in 2016 Education: B.S. in Agriculture Communications and Leadership from Illinois State University Background: Grew up on a farm in rural Illinois; active in 4-H and FFA; worked for the National Western Stock Show as the open cattle show coordinator Contact Mallory for: NALF communications and press releases; Marketing coordinator; NALF.org website manager and updates; blog manager; design services; E-Partners e-newsletter; social media; state association communications liaison; sale catalog downloads; junior programs; Medal of Excellence (MOE) shows; NALJA board of directors

QUALITYABOVE ALL

Through our years in the Limousin business, we have always put quality Limousin cattle above all. We are proud of the herd we have built. To optimize our progress, we have carefully selected the best AI and natural service sires. Our breeding emphasis focuses on calving-ease, muscle, growth and calm dispositions. We are thankful for the customers who support our program.

2022 Born Heifer Calf

2022 Born Bull Calf

Check Out These 2022 Spring Born Calves

AI Sired Bulls:

GAAN Murphy Gibralter 79K, GAAN Archie Diamond 80K, GAAN Audie Gibralter 81K, GAAN Yoeman Junior 82K

GAAN Adam Rocky G 83K, GAAN Brain SPRY 84K, GAAN Leo SPRY 88K, GAAN Mylo SPRY 87K, GAAN Ken Rocky G. 85K, GAAN James SPRY 89K, GAAN Ben SPRY 91K, GAAN Stephan Rocky G. 90K

GAAN Gabriela Diamond 10K, GAAN Sierra Gibralter 17K, GAAN Kimberly Gibralter 23K

GAAN Wanda SPRY 19K, GAAN Hana SPRY 25K, GAAN Flower SPRY 46K, GAAN Sue Ann SPRY 22K, GAAN Kathy Rocky G. 20K, GAAN Ruby Rocky G. 12K, GAAN Zoe Rose Rocky G. 30K

Natural Sired Bulls:

AI Sired Heifers:

Natural Sired Heifers:

Our annual calf crop will be available privately beginning in September. Our calves sell out quick, contact us today!

TAYLOR DORSEY

Media & Activities Assistant Taylor@nalf.org, Ext. 54 Hometown: Eaton, CO Education: B.S degree in Animal Science with focus in Business from Oklahoma State University Background: Family runs a Maine-Anjou breeding operation; showed competitively around the nation; served on a breed association’s junior board; worked at the Tulsa State Fair as an agribusiness event coordinator. Taylor’s responsibilities: Assist the Director of Media & Activities; NALF communication and press releases; NALF.org website editor and updates; blog contributor; Limousin Latest e-newsletter; social media accounts; state association communication liaison; sale catalog downloads; summer regional shows; NALF events; Medal of Excellence program.

ALISON JONES

Director of DNA Processing & Accounting Operations Alison@nalf.org, Ext. 59 Location: Grew up in Vancouver, WA. Moved to Colorado in 2007 Education: B.S. in Animal Science, minor in Business Administration from Colorado State University Background: Grew up around horses; Always loved cattle but never showed; Judged a little at CSU; Worked at the CSU vet hospital in food animal and equine barn Contact Alison for: Paying your NALF bill; Membership questions; Bill discrepancies; Request statements; All DNA services; LIMS program; Herd EPD downloads; International import/export paperwork

STEPHANIE KRAMER-BEDDO

Registry & Member Services Specialist Steph@nalf.org, Ext. 27 Lives in: Highlands Ranch, CO Education: Office Specialist Degree Background: Grew up on family ranch in Nebraska; 28 years of experience working with breed associations and their breeders Stephanie is your go-to person for: Registering natural and foreign animals; Recording weaning and yearling weights; Transfers of live animals and embryos; Bull and cow leases; New memberships; NALF-DigitalBeef Member Site questions; Ultrasound results and Barn sheets; Mailing certificates, supplies, and promotional materials

A special thank you to Walter (Buck) Burns, who, at 83 years old, decided to go back to Fullblood Limousin and purchased our entire 2021 heifer calf crop. ANDERSON’S RED LIMOUSIN FARM

Fullblood Genetics

Gerald & Anna Anderson 248 Crouse Rd. • Graysville, PA 15337 • 724-428-3838 • andersonanna@comcast.net

Marketing & Branding ...

Randall O. Ratliff 615.330.2735 Randy@RRMktg.com

Kevin Smith, 318.245.4607 9296 Hwy 4, Chatham, LA 71226 Jkcattle@gmail.com