of the
Sat., April 7, 2012
1:00 pm • at the farm Viborg, south dakota
Limousin Production Sale A Family-Owned Operation That Emphasizes
LFLC YAHOO 63Y
Calving Ease Disposition Muscle Feedlot Performance
HOMO Polled
LFLC YARDSTICK 57Y
LFLC YORK 56Y
HOMO Polled HOMO Polled Visit
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Selling ulls rling B
Family Limousin
Gordy & Pam Ludens • Mike & Sarah Ludens 28716 459th Avenue Viborg, SD 57070
605-238-5659
GoRdy 605-661-6470 • Mike 605-360-1191
30 Yea Old Bulls r a e Y o s t c e p 2 Tw s o r P r e f i e H 3 Show
Sat., April 7, 2012
1:00 pm • at the farm Viborg, south dakota
Limousin Production Sale
Welcome Cattlemen & Friends, been another Welcome to our 2012 Bull Sale. It has great year to be in the cattle industry. bulls out of We think you will be impressed by the l and Walcott. our two new herd sires, Walking Tal around the country They have been used in other herds best, deepest with great success. We feel this is our set of bulls we have ever offered. to help you We have gathered more information und data that make your selections we have ultraso ng with actual we will have available by sale time alo videoed the bulls weights and measurements. We also www.limousinso you will be able to view them on live.com e put together We are starting a new venture, we hav compliment our groups of Red Angus cows that will Limousin bulls. on sale day. If We are looking forward to seeing you Mike. you have any questions call Gordy or Sincerely, Gordy Ludens Ludens Family Limousin Gordy (605) 238-5659, (605) 661-6470 cell (605) 360-1191 Mike
A Family-Owned Operation That Emphasizes
Calving Ease Disposition Muscle Feedlot Performance
Join us for a 12:00 Lunch Auctioneer & Marketing Rep: Joel Edge (319) 540-1731 Special Guests: Dean Summerbell, Heartland Limousin Assoc. Andy Peterson, Limousin Live Visit
www.LimousinLive.com for videos of the bulls
Selling ulls rling B
Family Limousin
Gordy & Pam Ludens • Mike & Sarah Ludens 28716 459th Avenue Viborg, SD 57070
605-238-5659
GoRdy 605-661-6470 • Mike 605-360-1191
30 Yea Old Bulls are Y o s w t c e p 2T s o r P r e f i e H 3 Show
– Reference Sires –
Wulfs Ransom 3059R 2/24/05
Red, HOMO Polled – NPM-1804523
BW: 78 Adj. WW: 659 Adj. YW: 1240
{WULFS Fanfare 4055F WULFS Nasa 1212N {Miss Wulfette 1212L {COLE Wulf Hunt WULFS Nobility 3059N {WULFS Klarice 0095K
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
21 -5.0 33 70 21 18 0.0 – 37 30 .67 -.05 -.03 39
Wulfs Showdown 3001S 4/13/06
Red, Scurred – NPM-1838734 BW: 108 Adj. WW: 748 Adj. YW: 1312
{Wulfs Rambler 8400X Wulfs Klint 5874K {Wulfs Example 5074E {COLE Wulf Hunt Wulfs Norna 3001N {Miss Wulfette 9326J
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
6 2.6 59 105 16 2 .9 21 26 45 .98 -.22 -.06 47
Wulfs Walcott F711W
HOMO Black, HOMO Polled – NPM-1943261 3/22/09 BW: 88 Adj. WW: 687 Adj. YW: 1367
{Wulfs Nobel Prize 3861N Wulfs Reagan 2011R {Wulfs Magnification 2011M {Wulfs Reno 2522R DMWC Trixy 711T {GFLI Gordon Lady 937J
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
10 -2.6 50 95 28 -1 .6 – 31 58 .62 .04 -.04 43
Owned by Ludens Family Limousin with Paul Lund of Cottonwood, MN; Fott Farms, Hamill, SD; and Wulf Limousin of Morris, MN.
RUNL Walking Tall 252W
HOMO Black, HOMO Polled – NPM-1938007 4/01/09 BW: Adj. WW: Adj. YW:
{JCL Lodestar 27L RUNL Stetson 850S {RUNL 72L {Carrousels MVP RUNL Stripper 373S {RUNL 100L
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
15 -.4 54 102 21 14 .9 – 25 51 .51 -.06 .01 47
Terms & Conditions
Bidding: Each animal will be sold to the highest bidder without reserve. Bidding Disputes: The auctioneer in charge will settle any disputes as to bids, & his decision on such matters will be final. Terms: Terms of the sale are cash unless prior arrangements are established between the buyer & seller. Settlements are to be made with the clerk immediately after the conclusion of the auction. Purchaser’s Risk: Each animal becomes the risk of the purchaser as soon as sold. EPDs: Please note that EPDs may change from the time the sale catalog is printed & until registration papers are transferred. Liabilities: Each animal will be at the buyer’s risk as soon as sold, but will be cared for by the seller for a reasonable period of time. Every precaution will be taken for the welfare of the cattle sold. Neither owner nor sales managers can be responsible for any accidents, but every effort will be made to provide for the safety & comfort of those attending the sale. Health: All animals are eligible for interstate shipment, except as otherwise announced from the sale block. Interstate health papers will be furnished for each animal over six months-of-age. Registration: Unless otherwise stated, all Limousin bulls are registered & papers can be transferred. Announcements: Any changes of information of any kind in this catalog will be announced from the auction block & such announcements shall take precedence. Breeding Guarantee: All bulls, 12 months-of-age & over at the time of the sale, are guaranteed breeders. A bull is determined a breeder when he settles on or more females and/or passes a satisfactory semen test. Cattle believed to be non-breeders are returned to the seller at the buyer’s expense. If they are proven to be non-breeders, transportation expenses of the replacement, if made, will be paid by the seller. Contract: The above terms & guarantee shall constitute a contract between the buyer & seller of each animal, & responsibility is accepted by the sale management.
– Yearling Bulls – About the Bulls ...
Our Denver bulls are the stoutest set of bulls we have ever offered. They are out of some of the most sought after bulls in the breed. We will feed the bulls until April 15 and deliver at your convenience. We will have ultrasound data, scrotal measurements and updated EPDs by sale time.
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LFLC Yacht 50Y
Lot
PB Black, Polled 3/02/11 NPM-1997682
BW: 92 Adj. WW: 722 Adj. YW: 1093
{WULFS Ransom 305R LFLC Undeniable 114U {LFLC Sunshine 505S {WULFS Timbuktu F422T LBYT Wysteria Lane 905W {LBYT Tatiana 701T The Undeniable bulls was one of the highselling bulls in our 2009 sale. The bulls out of him are consistent in adding muscle and performance.
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CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
10 2.0 55 95 24 8 0.4 – – – – – – –
PB Red, Dbl Polled 3/10/11 NPM-1997514
BW: 82 Adj. WW: 726 Adj. YW: 1160
{WULFS Nasa 1212N WULFS Uppermost 6196U {WULFS Skyla 6196S {RPLF Maverick 960M PLND Red Cross 515R {PLND Mountain Dew 322M Breed-leading growth genetics to add pounds to your calf crop. He has a very docile disposition
LFLC YMCA 51Y
Lot PB Red, Polled 3/07/11 NPM-1997512
BW: 91 Adj. WW: 655 Adj. YW: 917
{COLE Wulf Hunt WULFS Sirloin 3172S {WULFS Negotiable 3172N {WULFS Gage 5158G PLND Libby 308L {Candycane 54Y
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
Visit
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LFLC Yahtzee 53Y
Lot
7 2.1 45 83 23 2 0.3 – 23 29 0.80 -0.17 -0.03 45
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CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
5 2.2 58 107 18 7 0.7 – 23 30 0.59 -0.13 -0.11 45
LFLC Yak 90Y
PB Black, HOMO Polled 3/10/11 NPM-1997811
BW: 91 Adj. WW: 688 Adj. YW: 1112
{WULFS Nasa 1212N WULFS Ransom 3059R {WULFS Nobility 3059N {WULFS Nobel Prize 3861N PLND Winny 921-W {PLND Jenna 230J • HOMO Polled Good black son of the popular heifer bull Ransom. Great choice for heifers.
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
13 -0.4 45 83 20 11 -0.1 – 34 29 0.66 -0.10 -0.01 42
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LFLC Y-Not 54Y
Lot
PB Dbl Black, Horned 3/11/11 NPM-1997513
BW: 92 Adj. WW: 605 Adj. YW: 1034
{WULFS Realtor 1503R WULFS Titus 2149T {WULFS Meadow Grass 2149M {COLE First Down 46D LFLC Lucky Charm 250L {Precious
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
6 2.3 47 91 19 2 0.6 – 22 37 0.51 0.00 -0.06 44
LFLC Yesterday 55Y
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{WULFS Nobel Prize 3861N PLND Ultimate 802-U {PLND Gloria 153G
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
PB Red, HOMO Polled 3/16/11 NPM-1997520
BW: 83 Adj. WW: 781 Adj. YW: 1157 {JCL Lodestar 27L WZRK Primestar 861P {WZRK Miss P Ultra 861F
BW: 94 Adj. WW: 632 Adj. YW: 886 {WULFS Nasa 1212N WULFS Uppermost 6196U {WULFS Skyla 6196S
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LFLC York 56Y
Lot
Lot PB Dbl Black, Dbl Polled 3/14/11 NPM-1997521
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5 3.5 54 90 21 7 0.8 – 31 31 0.63 -0.13 0.01 48
{WULFS Nero 0514N LFLC Tammy 565T {PLND Cinnamon 106E • HOMO Polled Here is a opportunity to buy a son of the popular performance bull Primestar. There is no longer base semen available. York is a well constructed, outcross bull who is extremely sound with loads of eye-appeal.
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
13 0.4 56 101 18 9 0.0 – 25 35 0.57 -0.07 0.02 47
Kaden, Gordy, Pam, Elizabeth with Greysen, Mike Brooklyn and Sarah
LFLC Yellow Jacket 59Y
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Lot PB Dbl Black, Dbl Polled 3/26/11 NPM-1997522
BW: 82 Adj. WW: 629 Adj. YW: 1067
{WULFS Reagan 2011R WULFS Walcott F711W {DMWC Trixy 711T {LVLS Duramax 2408M PLND Ultimator 810-U {PLND Justine 221J
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• HOMO Polled Beautifully designed, attractive front-end and square-hipped bull. Could be used on heifers.
LFLC Yardstick 57Y
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PB Red, HOMO Polled 3/20/11 NPM-1997511
BW: 78 Adj. WW: 826 Adj. YW: 1287 CED BW WW YW {WULFS Nero 0514N MA LFLC Dakota Belle 603U CEM {LFLC Dakota Belle 2F SC ST • HOMO Polled DOC Wow, Yardstick is a bull you have to see to CW appreciate. Some day, Yardstick will be the bull that others will be measured against. He REA YG is extremely long-sided, deep-ribbed, looseMarb hided bull. He has all the good breed traits, $MTI top carcass EPDs, a large scrotal and a super disposition. We are going to use him in our own program. We are selling 1/2 interest and full possession.
{JCL Lodestar 27L WZRK Primestar 861P {WZRK Miss P Ultra 861F
12 -0.2 62 112 15 9 0.1 – 22 39 0.56 -0.06 0.01 47
LFLC Yearbook 58Y
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Lot
PB Dbl Red, Dbl Polled 3/23/11 NPM-1997683
BW: 88 Adj. WW: 664 Adj. YW: 979
{WULFS Showdown 3001S LFLC Windfall 56W {LFLC Stacey 501S {SUTJ Navigator 360N LBYT Sally 601S {LJ Miss Elway 436P Very nice profiling bull.
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
8 1.5 49 80 21 3 0.3 – – – – – – –
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CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
6 0.3 41 88 24 1 0.7 – 32 36 0.54 0.06 -0.05 43
LFLC Yoke 61Y
Lot PB Black, Polled 3/30/11 NPM-1997685
BW: 84 Adj. WW: 613 Adj. YW: 1069
{WULFS Ransom 305R LFLC Undeniable 114U {LFLC Sunshine 505S {PJSR Power Shift 408P SY Unusual 355U {SY Nearly New 126N
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
13 -0.4 35 71 27 8 0.2 – – – – – – –
LFLC Yachtsman 62Y
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Lot PB Black, Polled 3/30/11 NPM-1997686
BW: 92 Adj. WW: 603 Adj. YW: 1086
{WULFS Ransom 305R LFLC Undeniable 114U {LFLC Sunshine 505S {WULFS Realtor 1503R SY Tally 379T {SY 205M
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
8 2.2 48 95 15 5 0.4 – – – – – – –
LFLC Yes Man 64Y
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Lot PB Dbl Black, HOMO Polled 4/01/11 NPM-1997523
BW: 81 Adj. WW: 664 Adj. YW:
{RUNL Stetson 850S RUNL Walking Tall 252W {RUNL Stripper 373S {WULFS Nobel Prize 3861N WULFS Sequins 6081S {WULFS Laureen 1501L • HOMO Polled A long, thick, level-topped Walking Tall son.
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CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
12 0.3 51 97 19 11 0.4 – 23 – – – – –
LFLC Yoyo 65Y
Lot PB Dbl Black, Dbl Polled 4/02/11 NPM-1997524
BW: 84 Adj. WW: 607 Adj. YW:
{JCL Lodestar 27L RUNL Stetson 850S {RUNL 72L
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LFLC Yahoo 63Y
Lot
PB HOMO Black, HOMO Polled 4/01/11 NPM-1997516 BW: 80 Adj. WW: 711 Adj. YW:
{RUNL Stetson 850S RUNL Walking Tall 252W {RUNL Stripper 373S {DJ Gentleman In Black LFLC Star 502S {LFLC Harmony 513A • HOMO Polled & HOMO Black We are really liking our first set of Walking Tall calves. They are very complete and impressive. Yahoo had our heaviest weaning weight ratio.
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
{BDTS Generator 424G LFLC Meg 306M {LFLC Faith 26F Thick-made, deep-sided bull with a low birth and good growth EPDs. Could be used on heifers.
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
13 0.4 46 98 19 10 0.6 – 24 – – – – –
13 0.0 48 87 27 12 0.4 – 19 – – – – –
Feedlot on Mike’s farm
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LFLC Youth 69Y
Lot
PB Black, Polled 4/20/11 NPM-1997526
BW: 89 Adj. WW: 713 Adj. YW:
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LFLC Yonkers 66Y
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{RUNL Stetson 850S RUNL Walking Tall 252W {RUNL Stripper 373S {WULFS German 3397G RGMA Lucky Charm 172L {RGMA Ms 672F • HOMO Polled Breed-leading growth with genetics to add pounds to your calf crop.
Lot
PB Dbl Black, Scurred 4/03/11 NPM-1997515
BW: 78 Adj. WW: 669 Adj. YW: CED BW WW YW {WZRK Primestar 861P MA LFLC Dakota Belle 602U CEM {RPLF Raindrop 545R SC ST He has a good combination set of EPDs with DOC a low -1.1 birth weight EPD to a 97 yearling CW weight EPD. The Walcott calves have been very exciting around the country. Walcott has REA YG become a trait leader for birth weight. He Marb should be a good choice to use on heifers. $MTI
{WULFS Reagan 2011R WULFS Walcott F711W {DMWC Trixy 711T
10 -1.1 50 97 22 5 0.5 – 26 41 0.60 -0.04 -0.04 44
LFLC Yankton 68Y
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Lot
PB Dbl Black, Polled 4/12/11 NPM-1997525
BW: 86 Adj. WW: 683 Adj. YW:
{RUNL Stetson 850S RUNL Walking Tall 252W {RUNL Stripper 373S {WULFS Millennium 8510M WULFS Rhiamon 5218R {Willows Sweet Heart 2003M • HOMO Polled Phenotypically, a very complete beef bull. Very expressive in his muscle shape.
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
13 0.7 48 91 22 9 0.8 – 21 – – – – –
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CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
11 0.9 50 84 17 9 0.4 – 16 – – – – –
LFLC Yogi 70Y
Lot
PB Black, Polled 4/22/11 NPM-1997527
BW: 88 Adj. WW: 720 Adj. YW: CED BW WW YW {RPLF Maverick 960M MA RPLF Raindrop 545R CEM {Miss Potterosa 905J SC ST • HOMO Polled DOC He is a deep, thick, long-patterned beef bull. CW Stylish in he appearance and correct in his hip REA structure. YG Marb $MTI
{RUNL Stetson 850S RUNL Walking Tall 252W {RUNL Stripper 373S
9 11 49 84 19 9 0.6 – 22 – – – – –
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LFLC Yokel 71Y
Lot
4/22/11
Dbl Black, Dbl Polled
BW: 82 Adj. WW: 612 Adj. YW:
LFLC Yard Sale 75Y
{{RUNL Stetson 850S RUNL Walking Tall 252W {RUNL Stripper 373S {LVLS 6F PCLR Miss Maxine 84L {PCLR Miss Romeo 76H Nice patterned bull.
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
PB Dbl Black, Dbl Polled 4/22/11 NPM-1997518 8 1.6 42 87 18 8 0.7 – – – – – – –
LFLC Young Gun 74Y
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Lot
PB Dbl Black, Polled 4/22/11 NPM-1997528 BW: 91
Adj. WW: 694 Adj. YW:
{RUNL Stetson 850S RUNL Walking Tall 252W {RUNL Stripper 373S {HLKD Plains Roller 121 LRDR Sugar 51S {Miss Black Demers 112L
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
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Lot
10 1.9 49 87 21 9 0.6 – – – – – – –
BW: 89 Adj. WW: 717 Adj. YW:
{RUNL Stetson 850S RUNL Walking Tall 252W {RUNL Stripper 373S {WULFS Nero 0514N LFLC Terrific 580T {LFLC Lighting 268L
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CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
9 2.6 54 88 17 3 0.2 – – – – – – –
LFLC Yoga 76Y
Lot
PB Dbl Black, Dbl Polled 4/23/11 NPM-1997517
BW: 79 Adj. WW: 698 Adj. YW:
{ROMN Tuff Enuff 103T WZRK Mr Tuff Enuff 6027W {WZRK Miss Nobel Prize 6027 {RPLF Ricardo 232R LISS Upon Arrival 811U {PLND Fantasy 146G
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
13 -0.7 44 87 22 9 0.7 – 22 27 0.47 0.00 0.04 45
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4/28/11
Red, Dbl Polled
BW: 80 Adj. WW: 620 Adj. YW:
Two-Year-Old Bulls
LFLC Yannis 77Y
Lot
{ROMN Tuff Enuff 103T WZRK Mr Tuff Enuff 6027W {WZRK Miss Nobel Prize 6027 {RPLF No Fear 960N LFLC Tipsy 554T {Miss Wulfette 6008F
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
LFLC Xtreme 113X
10 1.0 39 76 24 6 0.4 – – – – – – –
PB Black, Polled 4/24/10 NPM-1976740
BW: 85 Adj. WW: 595 Adj. YW:
{Wulfs Klint 5874K Wulfs Showdown 3001S {Wulfs Norna 3001N {BRAW PLD Lightning Strike HLKD 110L {Black Maiden
for videos of the bulls
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
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Lot
PB Black, Polled 4/24/10 NPM-1976740
BW: 80 Adj. WW: 580 Adj. YW:
{Wulfs Klint 5874K Wulfs Showdown 3001S {Wulfs Norna 3001N {D&M Class Act 562D LFLC Ladybug 271L {ELOR Miss CowCamp 967X
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6 1.4 44 83 17 3 0.5 – 14 20 0.62 -0.17 -0.08 42
LFLC Xecutioner 117X
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CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
13 0.0 35 70 18 3 0.3 – 17 9 0.54 -0.21 -0.02 41
– Open Heifers –
LFLC Dakota Belle 760Y
Open heifers ...
We have decided to put on some show heifer prospects since the National show is in Des Moines, IA this year. We think these heifers could be good show prospects, more importantly, they should be great cows. If you are a junior and buy one of these heifers ask about our incentive program.
LFLC Dakota Belle 754Y
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Lot PB Red, Dbl Polled 3/18/11 NPF-2001499
BW: 92 Adj. WW: 633 Adj. YW:
{WULFS Nasa 1212N WULFS Uppermost 6196U {WULFS Skyla 6196S {Carrousels Pure Power PLND Tabitha 712T {PLND Kathy 256K Moderately-framed, with a eye catching look, with toms of rib and a beautiful hip structure.
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
7 4.5 56 104 19 10 0.9 – 18 27 0.50 -0.08 -0.02 47
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Lot PB Black, Polled 4/02/11 NPF-2001505
BW: 84 Adj. WW: 658 Adj. YW:
{WZRK Primestar 861P PLND Workman 609W {PLND Sweety 609S {Mr SYES Linebacker 261S Miss SYES 261S 373U {Miss SYES Night Owl 372U She is a broody, bold-ribbed Primestar granddaughter. She should make a powerful cow.
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
– 0.1 49 – 19 – – – – – – – – –
LFLC Dakota Belle 767Y
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Lot PB 5/3/11
Dbl Black, Dbl Polled NPF-200513
BW: 81 Adj. WW: 643 Adj. YW:
{WULFS Showdown 3001S LFLC Windfall 56W {LFLC Stacey 501S {BDTS Generator 424G LFLC Nightinggale 353N {LFLC Horizon 119H Fancy, eye-appealing, May heifer. Her dam raised a Denver Bull in 2011.
CED BW WW YW MA CEM SC ST DOC CW REA YG Marb $MTI
8 2.2 46 80 16 3 0.3 – – – – – – –
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Family Limousin
Gordy & Pam Ludens • Mike & Sarah Ludens 28716 459th Avenue Viborg, SD 57070
SatURDAY, April 7, 2012
1:00 pm • at the farm Viborg, south dakota