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01.31.15 | DP / DB | 92% Limousin SIRE: TMCK Durham Wheat | DAM: HSF Your Fantasy

One of the most dominant show females of all time and now a leading donor.

Riverstone Charmed is now producing progeny of an unforeseen caliber.

A special thank you to Sarah Sullivan, Dunlap, Iowa, for her purchase of SSTO Maximillion 734E, a daughter of Riverstone Charmed 50C and sired by MAGS Aviator. We are excited to see this heifer in the show ring throughout this next year! She is homozygous polled, homozygous black and one of the finest ever created with the SSTO prefix. Highlighting the upcoming sale will be full sib embryos SSTO Maximillion 734E.

For a complementary sale catalog please log onto www.stowerslimousin.com or www.rrmktg.com or call/text 615.330.2735

Scott, Donna & Lauren Stowers 940.644.2747 • Scott cell: 940.577.1300 • 430 CR 1326, Bridgeport, TX 76426 stowers@boldwireless.net • www.stowerslimousin.com Jason Gaston, ranch manager, 817.247.8011 • jasongaston85@gmail.com

Marketing & Branding ...

Randy@RRmktg.com

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When weaning time rolls around, we are always excited to see how our momma cows performed. We insist our homozygous black, homozygous polled, purebred cows bring in stout, heavy weight calves each year.

This year’s crop by AUTO Real Deal, AUTO Black Coffee, CODY Commander, AUTO Lone Ranger, SSTO After Dark, LLKT Blue Chip, BGRT Austin, GV Xerox and other herd sires may be the best set in our 43 years in the Limousin business.

We invite you to head over to Allison, Texas, and look through this powerful group of mostly double homozygous bulls and replacement females, where you are sure to find one or a truckload.

During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays we always like to reflect on the many blessings that have come our way.

From the Begert Ranch, we wish you Happy Holidays.

Trophy Hunts Available Deer • Quail • Turkey

Double Homozygous Purebred Bulls & Females Available Now

Hiram and Darenda • 806/375-2346 • Bret, Hayley, McKinley & Boone • 806/375-2345 Box 110, Allison, Texas 79003 • e-mail: begertranch@wildblue.net • www.begertranch.com

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2017

DEC 2 OKLAHOMA SELECT 36th Annual

Bull Sale

ATOKA LIVESTOCK AUCTION ATOKA, OK • NOON Located at 800 East B Street, just east of Hwy. 69-75 in Atoka.

SELLING…

100 BREEDING-AGE BULLS

LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX MOSTLY BLACK, POLLED • MANY HOMOZYGOUS

Complete performance data available in catalog on all bulls. BW, WW, YW and EPDs for 13 economically important traits. All bulls are fertility tested and trich tested. Many bulls will have ultrasound carcass data.

SALE MANAGEMENT… KEN HOLLOWAY • 580/597-2419 580/581-7652 mobile 24018 State Hwy. 5 Chattanooga, OK 73528 Office: 580/597-3006 Fax: 580/597-6619 acs@americancattleservices.com www.americancattleservices.com SALE-DAY PHONE … KEN HOLLOWAY (580) 581-7652 AUCTIONEER … BRUCE BROOKS (580) 695-2036 VIEW CATALOG ONLINE … www.americancattleservices.com 4

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Seedstock & Service…

Be with us at 11 a.m. to hear Mark Anderson, NALF Executive Director, and Dr. Clink Rusk, Oklahoma State University, speak on the value of Limousin genetics from pasture to plate.

SPECIAL FEATURE

“SUPER BULL AWARD” All bulls are eligible to be judged in the pens the day before the sale for the outstanding bull. A belt buckle will be awarded to the “Super Bull” consignor.

TEXAS JUNIOR LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION 2017-18 TJLA OFFICERS

DIRECTORS

MCKINLEY BEGERT....................................... PRESIDENT JACEE HALLIDAY.................................. VICE PRESIDENT HANNAH HOOPER................... SECRETARY/TREASURER BRYSON MORROW.......................... PUBLIC RELATIONS RANDA TAYLOR........................................... EX-OFFICIO I hope this finds each of you doing well and having a great fall! As we enter into the holiday season and finish the year, we can reflect on all the great things that have happened throughout the year.

We celebrate the great times we have had as TJLA members, the successful field day in Levelland and the awesome week we had in Grand Island, Nebraska. Texas was represented very well! I cherish the many memories made throughout the year with both the new and old friendships.

I am very thankful to have been raised in the Limousin breed and for the many blessings in life. As busy as we all are, lets not forget to be thankful for our many blessings.

I look forward to 2018 and the spring and summer show seasons and making many more memories with my TJLA family! I wish you all the best of luck in school and in the spring show season.

See you soon, McKinley Begert TJLA President

TJLA SHOW HEIFER OF THE YEAR The TJLA Show Heifer of the Year concluded with the 2017 State Fair of Texas.

Points from the top five participating shows are calculated to determine the TJLA Show Heifer of the Year and runner up. Rules and complete results are posted to the junior page of the TLA’s website. The top two heifers will receive custom-made belt buckles presented during the 2018 Lone Star Shoot-Out during the Fort Worth Junior Heifer Show.

The 2017 Show Heifer of the Year is LSTO 609D exhibited by Emma Tittor of Paradise.

The 4/17/2016 daughter of EXAR Classen out of SBLX Extra Special had a total of 103 points. The runner up was MAGS De Lorean exhibited by Tucker Parkinson of Levelland.

The 1/12/2016 daughter of MAGS Zodiac out of MAGS UR Salina had a total of 100 points.

JULIANNA NORRELL SHAE LYNN SUTTLE

2017-2018 TJLA BOARD The 2017-2018 Texas Junior Limousin Association (TJLA) elected new officers are, (l-r): Julianna Norrell, director; B r y s o n M o r r o w, p u b l i c relations; Jacee Halliday, vice president; Rand Taylor, ex-officio; McKinley Begert, president; Shae Lynn Suttle, director; and Hannah Hooper, secretary/treasurer.

STUDENTS ATTEND TEXAS YOUTH CATTLE CONFERENCE Twenty students from across Texas attended the Texas Youth Cattle conferences offered in the Panhandle and South Texas regions.

Members of junior cattle breed associations, Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors program and Texas FFA Associations were selected to attend the conference through an application process. Madison Counsil of Madisonville represented the Texas Junior Limousin Association. Madison has submitted this report on her activities: This summer I had the pleasure of attending the Texas Youth Cattle conference put on by the Texas Beef Council. This event was sponsored by the Beef Checkoff program and allowed youth leaders from across the state to participate in educational activities to learn more about the beef industry.

The first stop we made was to visit the Texas Department of Agriculture. While there, we had the opportunity to speak with representatives from the Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers Association and the Texas Animal Health Commission. It was an amazing experience to learn about some of the intricate inner workings that influence Ag policies.

Our next stop was the Graham Feed Yard in Gonzalez. I thoroughly enjoyed this stop, because I found it enlightening how daily feedlot operations work. Some of my experiences at Graham Feed Yard, included learning about the number of cattle kept on

site, daily feed rations, and the variety of breeds that each feed yard houses.

Next, we toured the Same Kane packing plant. They showed us firsthand how the marketing team plans their strategies and how the USDA inspectors and plant workers meticulously strive to bring the highest quality meat to consumers. However, my greatest takeaway from the trip was learning that when animals are harvested how each individual part is used and none of the animal is wasted. Also, we got the chance to travel to Texas A&M Kingsville and fabricate sides of Lowline Herefords. This unique experience allowed me to see the different cuts of beef prior to packaging.

Finally, we toured a food retail facility.

While there they showed our group how the products are packaged and distributed to consumers. Getting to see the entire food marketing system from start to finish was a very memorable opportunity.

I would like to give a special thanks to Graham Land and Cattle, Kane Beef, the Texas Beef Council, and also the Texas Beef Producers for making this all possible with the help of the Beef Checkoff Program. I enjoyed this educational trip and I cannot wait to share what I learned with others.

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LIMOUSIN HAPPENINGS

HERE’S HOW TO CONTACT TEXAS LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE 940/367-4633

November 15 Entry deadline for Fort Worth Open & Junior Shows November 20 Entry deadline for National Western Stock Show

MAIL/OVERNIGHT

December 1 Entry deadline for San Antonio Livestock Junior Show

Postal Address and Overnight/Parcel Deliveries: 5989 Luginbyhl Road

December 1 Entry deadline for San Angelo Livestock Show December 1 Entry deadline for Houston Livestock Junior Show

Sanger, TX 76266

December 1 Entry deadline for Rodeo Austin Junior Show

WEBSITE & E-MAIL

December 1 Entry deadline for Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale

www.texas-limousin.com e-mail: txlimo@aol.com

December 2 Oklahoma Select Sale, Atoka, OK January 7 NALF Board of Directors Meeting, Denver, CO January National Limousin Sale, Denver, CO January 8 NALF Annual Membership Meeting, Denver, CO January 8 NALF Annual Membership Banquet & Genetics on Ice Benefit Auction, Denver, CO January 9 National Junior Limousin & Lim-Flex Shows, followed

by National Limousin MOE Show, Denver, CO January 20 TLA’s Lone Star Shoot-Out, Fort Worth, TX January 21 Fort Worth Stock Show Junior Limousin Heifer Show January 25 Stowers Land & Cattle Texas Tradition V Sale, Bridgeport, TX January 26 TLA’s Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale, Fort Worth, TX January 27 Fort Worth Stock Show MOE Limousin Show January 27 TLA’s Annual Membership Meeting, Banquet & Benefit Auction

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TEXAS LIMOUSIN NEWS Official Publication of the Texas Limousin Association Ralph Hawkins, Executive Secretary P.O. Box 880 • Krum, TX 76249 Phone: 940/367-4633 www.texas-limousin.com • e-mail: txlimo@aol.com

Texas Limousin Association

The Texas Limousin News is published bi-monthly in Krum, TX, by the Texas Limousin Association. All advertising copy is due the 10th of the month preceding publication. All proceeds from the publication go to the Texas Limousin Association. POSTMASTER: Send address change to Texas Limousin Association, P.O. Box 880, Krum, TX 76245.

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A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION & LIVESTOCK SHOW ANNOUNCES 2018 JUDGES

Fellow Members and Friends, It seems events in the news have influenced my letters recently, last issue the foolishness of a local university’s administration banning a 9/11 memorial for fear of triggering students, this issue the events are much more serious. When you witness the devastation brought by hurricanes and wildfires from coast to coast,

The Junior Limousin heifer show will be judged by Matt Claeys, West Lafayette, Indiana; Jirl Buck of Madill, Oklahoma, will serve as the judge of Level I Medal of Excellence Show; and Paul Maulsby of College Station, Texas, will evaluate the Lone Star Shoot-Out Heifers.

and the senseless loss of life in Las Vegas our hearts break.

2018 TLA FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW EVENTS

Yet, in the midst of all this carnage, we witness the best of humanity—people from all parts of America rush to the aid of people they do not know. Millions of dollars and supplies have been donated to help in the recovery process.

As we approach the Thanksgiving season, I am mindful of the fact recovery will be slow and there is much yet to do. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “That if my people who are called by name humble themselves and seek my face and pray then will I hear from heaven and heal their land.” As we gather around the table for

The schedule has been set for the 2018 TLA events held during the Fort Worth Stock Show.

The Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale will be Friday, January 26, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the West Arena of the Richardson Bass Building. The Level I MOE Limousin Show will be Saturday, January 27 at Noon. Following the show, the annual TLA membership meeting will be held in rooms D and E of the Richardson-Bass Building with awards banquet, dinner and benefit auction to follow.

Thanksgiving and Christmas meals, be thankful for what you have

SPRINGHILL SUITES IS HOST HOTEL FOR TLA FORT WORTH EVENTS

and remember those less fortunate..

Sincerely,

Ralph Ralph Hawkins

TEXAS LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION 2017-2018 OFFICERS Glenn Schur. . . . . . . . . . . . President Wayne Baber. . . . . . . Vice President Gary Fuchs. . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Vicki Brehm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Scott Stowers. . . . . . . . . . . Ex-Officio Ralph Hawkins. Executive Secretary

Texas Limousin Association REGIONS MAP

The Springhill Suites located at 3250 Lovell Avenue will again serve as the host hotel for the TLA’s events held during the Fort Worth Stock Show. A room block has been set for the TLA with a rate of $114 plus tax for a King Suite. For reservations, call 817/878-2554.

DIRECTORS REGION 1 Scott Stowers 430 CR 1326 Bridgeport, TX 76426 940/644-2747 stowers@boldwireless.net

REGION 2 Wayne Baber 808 Lavon Ln. Temple, TX 77865 baberranch@yahoo.com 979/324-4455

REGION 2 Glenn Schur 2669 CR 70 Plainview, TX 79072 806/296-7607 gschur@schurfarms.com

MEMBER AT LARGE Amber Parkinson 3206 W. State Rd. 114 Levelland, TX 79336 806/773-6043 parkinsoncattle@gmail.com

REGION 2 Matt Chachere 7041 FM 1960 Dayton, TX 77535 936/346-3246 matt@chacherefeed.com

REGION 3 Vicki Brehm 8990 Hildebrandt Rd. San Antonio, TX 78222 210/771-3147 brehmfarms@yahoo.com

REGION 4 Jerry Henderson 646 Shown Rd. Jacksboro, TX 79336 940/507-0853 REGION 4 Gary Fuchs P.O. Box 81 Cameron, TX 76520 garyfuchs53@yahoo.com 254/482-0611

REGION 5 Bret Begert Box 110 Allison, TX 79003 bhbegert@hughes.net 806/375-2345

PAST PRESIDENTS M.E. Singleton Jr., deceased Floyd McGown, deceased Dorcell Young Willard Pfluger James Dyer E.J. Bishop, deceased

Lewis Bingham, deceased Cecil Johnson Jr. Tom Stewman Ed Hughes, deceased Gene Rodgers, deceased Payton Scott, deceased

Mike Speer Pierce Boyd, deceased Jim Young Bruce Lawrence Charles Krackau Jim Dyer

Ralph Hawkins Bret Begert Wayne Baber Brad Davis J.R. Brady Jay Wilder

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WEST TEXAS FAIR JUNIOR LIMOUSIN SHOWS

Tucker Parkinson of Levelland exhibited the grand champion heifer with MAGS De Lorean, an 1/12/2016 daughter of MAGS Zodiac out of MAGS UR Salina.

Bryson Morrow of Bridgeport, TX, exhibited the reserve grand champion heifer with SSTO Desire, an 11/15/16 daughter of PVF Insight out of SBLX Xtra Special.

The West Texas Fair Junior Limousin Show was held September 10, 2017, in Abilene.

Allen Goode of Dallas, Texas, evaluated the 11 entries.

Hannah Hooper of Hale Center, TX, was named champion senior showman.

Bentley London of Collinsville, TX, was named champion junior showman.

EAST TEXAS STATE FAIR JUNIOR LIMOUSIN SHOW The East Texas State Fair Junior Limousin heifer show was September 23 in Tyler.

Benny Whitworth of Henderson, TX, sorted the 20 entries.

The grand champion was exhibited by Wesley Wages of Shelby County 4-H. LJR Ms Texas Justice is a 3/8/17 daughter of LJR Texas Touch out of LJR Ms Justice 902B.

The reserve grand champion was LFL Dee Dee, a 5/27/16 daughter of MAGSWL Usual Suspect and MAGS Silhouette exhibited by Bryntlee Wilkerson of Van Zandt County 4-H.

LAWRENCE NAMED TO NALF BOARD OF DIRECTORS BALLOT The NALF nominating committee has slated candidates for the 2018 board of directors’ election. The election will be held during the NALF annual membership meeting Monday, January 8, 2018, at 7:30 a.m. in the National Western Club on the NWSS grounds.

NALF members not able to attend the annual meeting (during the NWSS), may request an official ballot from the 8

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NALF office prior to December 1, 2017.

You must submit a letter to the NALF office requesting an absentee ballot. A form letter is available on the NALF website to place the request. The office will not accept requests after that date.

Once members complete and sign their absentee ballots, they should return them to NALF’s official accountant prior to December 31, 2017.

Bruce Lawrence, Texas (first term) Charles Linhart, Iowa (first term) Wade Beckman, Idaho (first term) Randy Corns, Kansas (first term) Curt Wieczorek, South Dakota (second term) Matt Bruner, South Dakota (first term, member-at-large) Ken Wetovick, Nebraska (first term, member-at-large)

EAST TEXAS STATE FAIR OPEN LIMOUSIN SHOW

Counsil Family Limousin of Madisonville,TX, exhibited the grand champion female with LSLX Carla, a 12/7/15 daughter of RBLH Air Force One out of SSCL Tara.

MACX Force Factor, a 3/1/17 son of RBLH Air Force One out of MACX Lucy was named the grand champion bull for Madison Counsil of Madisonville, TX.

The East Texas State Fair open Limousin show was September 30, 2017, in Tyler.

Wyman Poe of Navasota,Texas, sorted the 16 females and four bulls.

Callie Badgett of Huntsville, TX, exhibited the reserve grand champion female with GF Destiny, a 12/15/16 daughter of RBLH Air Force One out of AUTO Karly.

Callie Badgett of Huntsville, TX, exhibited the reserve grand champion bull with BCAB Dimension, a 12/15/16 son of OMEG Big D out of RFJL Ginger.

PANHANDLE SOUTH PLAINS OPEN LIMOUSIN SHOW

Tucker Parkinson of Levelland, TX, exhibited the grand champion female with MAGS De Lorean a 1/12/16 daughter of MAGS Zodiac out of MAGS UR Salina.

Lawrence Family of Anton, TX, exhibited the champion bull with LFL Deluxe Edition a 3/24/16 son of RLBH Air Force One out of LFL Zha Zha.

The Panhandle South Plains Open Limousin Show was September 25, 2017, in Lubbock, TX. Mark Arnold of Ennis, Texas, evaluated the offering.

Nikki Keeton of Wolforth, TX, exhibited the reserve champion female with LLKT Miss Daytona a 5/21/16 daughter of KRVN Naskar out of LLKT Arizona.

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BARTON EXHIBITS SUPREME CHAMPION AT THE HEART OF TEXAS FAIR

Colton Barton of Jarrell, TX, won the supreme champion heifer banner at the Heart of Texas Junior Heifer Show. LFL Daisy is a 6/1/16 daughter of MAGS Aviator. The show was held October 7, 2017, and was judged by Jon DeClerk and Brant Poe.

STATE FAIR OF TEXAS JUNIOR LIMOUSIN HEIFER SHOW The Junior Limousin heifer show at the State Fair of Texas was October 15, 2017, in Dallas. Brady Jensen of Manhattan, Kansas, evaluated the 35 entries.

The calf champion and eventual reserve grand champion was Howe Miss Diva 317E, a 2/1/17 daughter of Alter Ego exhibited

by Barrett Howe of Coahoma, Texas,. The reserve calf champion was LJR Ms Texas

Justice, a 3/8/17 daughter of LJR Texas Touch exhibited by Wesley Wages of Center, Texas.

The junior heifer calf champion was SSTO Daphne a 9/26/16 daughter of MAGS Aviator exhibited by Lana Tittor of Paradise, Texas. The reserve junior calf champion was LEGS Deja Vu, a 9/2/16 daughter of AUTO King James exhibited by Hannah Hooper of Hale Center, Texas.

The grand champion junior Limousin heifer was LSTO 609D a 4/17/2016 daughter of EXAR Classen and SBLX Extra Special exhibited by Emma Tittor of Paradise, TX.

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The senior calf and eventual grand champion was LSTO 609D, a 4/17/2016 daughter of EXAR Classen exhibited by Emma Tittor of Paradise, Texas. The reserve senior calf champion was CHAC Lucy, a 10/4/15 daughter of DHVO Deuce exhibited

by Logan Chachere of Dayton, Texas.

The reserve grand champion junior Limousin heifer was Howe Miss Diva 317E, a 2/1/17 daughter of Alter Ego and PBRS Black Lace exhibited by Barrett Howe of Coahoma, TX.

NATIONAL BEEF QUALITY AUDIT SHOWS IMPROVEMENT Since 1991, the beef checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) has delivered a set of guideposts and measurements for cattle producers and others to help determine quality conformance of the U.S. beef supply. Early NBQAs focused on the physical attributes of beef and beef by-products—marbling, external fat, carcass weight and carcass blemishes. These cattle industry concerns have evolved to include food safety, sustainability, animal well-being, transportation and the growing disconnect between producers and consumers.

As a result, over the past 25 years, NBQA researchers have made significant changes to the research, leading to an increasingly meaningful set of results. In fact, data from the 2016 National Beef Quality Audit add tremendously to the core knowledge from preceding audits.

Major elements include: The Face-to-Face Interviews provided understanding of what quality means to

the various industry sectors, and the quality challenge priorities. This research will help the industry make modifications necessary to increase the value of its products.

Among the findings...

• As it did in the previous audit, food safety surfaced as a key quality factor. In fact, to many respondents, food safety was believed to be implied as part of doing business; • T h e p re va l e n c e o f b r a n d e d b e e f items increased in the marketplace, which matched concerns about size inconsistencies in beef boxes. While size consistency was more important than size increase, large carcasses are making it harder for many further processors to meet customer specifications for thickness and weight; • Many companies were willing to pay a premium for guaranteed quality attributes. However, the average premiums companies were willing to pay were lower

at the 12.2.17 ~ Atoka, OK CJOR Rocket 091D

than in 2011. Tenderness and flavor continue to be the two beef quality factors that drive customer satisfaction; • Product quality was the most cited strength of the steer and heifer sector of the beef industry. Retailers and foodservice companies identified marketing and lack of progression toward process transparency as the greatest industry weakness.

Cooler Assessments The Cooler Assessments captured data on quality and yield grade attributes and carcass defects. It also provides a benchmark for future beef industr y educational and research efforts. The 2016 research showed: • While the industry is improving the quality of beef being produced, that quality is being accompanied by an increase in size and fatness; continued on page 12

36th Annual

OKLAHOMABull SELECT Sale

9/8/16 - HP/HB - Lim-Flex 50% MAGS Eagle x LH Ultra Gal 032U BW: 0.2 WW: 77 YW: 122 MK: 21 SC: 1.0 DC: 19 YG: .14 CW: 45 RE: .31 MB: .54 $MI: 72 This double homozygous son of MAGS Eagle is rugged in his appearance and has EPDs that are well-above breed average in 10 different traits. Rocket is packed with muscle and performance.

Give us a call on these two powerful herd-sire prospects.

CJOR Teddy 092D

9/22/16 - HP/HB - Lim-Flex 56% JMFA Rodemaster 294Z x LH Betty 037B BW: 1.0 WW: 62 YW: 91 MK: 24 SC: 0.7 DC: 19 YG: -.03 CW: 26 RE: .27 MB: .24 $MI: 58 This smooth-made son of JMFA Rodemaster is double homozygous and should work well on heifers. He recorded a 63-lb. birth and has since displayed impressive performance.

CJO Ranch “CJOR”

Jimmy & Cori Onstead Aubrey, Texas Phone: 903.744.2734 • www.cjoranch.com

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TLA MEMBERSHIP $100.00 annual

Please complete the information below and return with your TLA membership dues today!

I hearby submit this application for membership to the Texas Limousin Association. Upon becoming a member, I agree to be abide by the constitution and by-laws of the association.

_________________________________________________ Ranch Name

_________________________________________________ Owners

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• Since 1995 there has been a continued increase in carcass weight. In 2016, 44.1 percent of carcasses weighed 900 lbs. or greater, which is 20.7 percentage points higher than in 2011. While total cattle slaughtered is the lowest in years, total beef production has increased. This suggests a positive sustainability outcome, producing more beef with the same amount of resources; • Heavier carcasses could result in an increased ribeye area which, in turn, could lead to a steak with an undesirable surface area. Consumers generally prefer thicker steaks with a smaller surface area.

• There was a dramatic increase in the frequency of Prime and Choice, and a decrease in the frequency of Select. One of the reasons for this is the increase in dairytype carcasses. While the greatest proportion of carcasses were within the lowest third of the grade for both Choice and Prime, the majority of carcasses qualifying for Select were in the top half of the grade.

Manager

Return form(s) to: Texas Limousin Association P.O. Box 880 • Krum, TX 76249 Phone: 940/367-4633 • www.texas-limousin.com email: txlimo@aol.com

Conclusion The beef industry has spent the last quarter century significantly improving the quality

of its product. However, there’s no denying room for continuous improvement. While the data show that those in the industry have a valuable story to tell, it’s no help that many in the industry don’t fully know the best way to tell it.

The 2016 National Beef Quality Audit observed a decrease in cattle with hide brands, presence of horns, and an increase in the frequency of Prime and Choice carcasses.

However, it is evident further improvement is needed with liver condemnations and carcasses with bruising.

An important strategy for improved industry health and success was evident in the research: utilizing BQA and its principles to increase consumer confidence and enhance industry commitment would encourage greater beef demand, and improve industry harmonization. Carrying this BQA message throughout the industry all the way to consumers would benefit every audience.

Editor’s Note: The full Executive Summary and more information about the 2016 NBQA and previous audits can be found on the Beef Quality Assurance website at www.bqa.org

BULL

POWER for the

36th Annual

OKLAHOMABull SELECT Sale DECEMBER 2 • ATOKA, OK Also watch for our consignments to the Cowtown Classic Sale.

RBHL 003D RALPH & BELINDA HAWKINS FAMILY PO BOX 749 KRUM, TX 76249 940.367.4633 cell hawkinslimousin@aol.com

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Purebred • HP/HB • 10/15/16 DHVO Deuce 132R x Brems Parfait BW: 3.2 WW: 81 YW: 115 MK: 23 SC: 1.0 DC: 18 YG: -.13 CW: 42 RE: .59 MB: -.19 $MI: 48 Act BW: 74 • Adj WW: 649 • Adj YW: 1,035

Purebred bulls are in demand these days, and this double homozygous son of DHVO Deuce fits the bill—big numbered, good performance with eye appeal to burn.

You’ll want to look him up sale day.

2018 now Consignments ng ti ep Acc for

Friday, January 26, 2018

Bass-Richardson Building on the FWSS Grounds ~ Fort Worth, Texas The sale is held in conjunction with the Fort Worth Level I Medal of Excellence Limousin Show Saturday, January 27, 2018.

The FWSS has made several improvements to their already impressive facilities to enhance the experience for exhibitor and visitor alike.

More than 1 million visitors from 90 different countries visit the Stock Show. Several prestigious National and Regional shows showcase the best the livestock industry has to offer making the FWSS a great venue for marketing your product.

We will aggressively promote this sale and ask that you provide pictures and info on your consignments by DECEMBER 1 to get ads completed in a timely manner.

OFFERING WILL INCLUDE …

Open Heifers eligible for the TLA’s Lone Star Shoot-Out Bred Heifers … Pairs … Herd-Sire Prospects … Embryo Packages

LAST YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS JCL KEILMA

LFL DEBBY

PURCHASED BY WHITE VALLEY RANCH FOR $4,100 CONSIGNED BY JCL LAND & CATTLE

PURCHASED BY DENNY DOUGLAS FOR $8,500 CONSIGNED BY LAWRENCE FAMILY LIMOUSIN

For more information, contact the TLA office or Ken Holloway with American Cattle Services (580) 581-7652.

Texas Limousin Association SSTO CATHY

PURCHASED BY SCHUR LIMOUSIN FOR $4,100 CONSIGNED BY STOWERS LAND & CATTLE

Ralph Hawkins 940-367-4633 e-mail: txlimo@aol.com

LFL CAPTAIN CRUNCH

PURCHASED BY MAY CATTLE FOR $10,100 CONSIGNED BY LAWRENCE FAMILY LIMOUSIN NOV/DEC 2017 | TLA

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Breeders Directory �� �����

Baber Ranch Limousin Cattle

Henderson Cattle Company

Wayne & Brenda Baber “Certified Free” Brucellosis & TB Herd #901911503

Registered Limousin Bulls & Heifers

Stocker & Feeder Cattle

Monroe & Carol Henderson 608 N. 6th St. 940/567-3257

808 Lavon Ln. Temple, TX 76502 Cell (979) 324-4455 baberranch@yahoo.com

P.O. Box 523 Jacksboro, Texas 76458

Jerry & Jean Henderson 646 Shown Rd. 940/567-5153

Jeff Kirby Dan Sullivan Herd Prefix 2576 Old Brandon Rd. DSUL Hillsboro, TX 76645 Office 254-582-7096 FAX 243-582-7114 Hm 254-582-0814

Plainview, TX 806.296.7607

Purebred Limousin Cattle

GLENN-LAYTON-MARTIN SCHUR GSCHUR@SCHURFARMS.COM

Muscle, Growth, Efficiency

Ranch Manager Cell - 903.466.1125 836 CR SW 3090 Mt. Vernon, TX 75457 jeff@kfranches.com www.kfranches.com

2511 NE 99th Place Ankeny, IA 50011 GRGenetics@aol.com

JONNY, AMBER, TUCKER & COLT PARKINSON 3206 W St Rd 114 | Levelland, TX 79336 parkinsoncattle@gmail.com 806.773.6043, Amber | 806.632.6859, Jonny www.parkinsoncattleco.com

Mark A. Smith Mobile: (515) 229-5227 Phone/Fax: (515) 965-1458

OFFICE: 12942 CR 4037 Holts Summit, MO 65043 (866) 305-9600

www.grassrootsgenetics.com

& Young Rogers farm

Brandon Rogers

15607 U.S. Hwy. 281 • Windthorst, TX 76389 940/636-1697, cell • e-mail: rogers@wf.net www.YoungandRogersFarm.com

CJO Ranch “CJOR” Jimmy & Cori Onstead Aubrey, Texas Phone: 903.744.2734 www.cjoranch.com

BLACK LIMOUSIN & BLACK ANGUS

BLACK ANGUS & BLACK LIMOUSIN Established EstablishedBreeder Breeder Since1975 1975 Since Using Top A. I. Sires Using Top A.I. Sires

Bulls and Heifers

www.hude Bullsccattle.com and Heifers

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TLA | NOV/DEC 2017

Jerry F. Hudec Jerry F. Hudec 979-2635829 Weimar, Texas (979) 263-5829 Weimar, Texas

Gary & Susan Fuchs • Stephen, Nathan & Emily P.O. Box 81 • Cameron, TX 76520 254/482-0611 • garyfuchs53@yahoo.com Stephen Fuchs, manager • 254/482-0052 fuchslimousin@gmail.com • www.FuchsLimousin.com

JJWI Wilder Family Limousin

Jay, Molly, Jayce & Spencer Wilder P.O. Box 551 • Snook, TX 77878 979-268-5491 Jwwilder1993@gmail.com

JOHNSON LIMOUSIN DEE & GAIL JOHNSON 441 Jackson St. - Krum, TX 76249 (214) 538-1111 - Dee • (940) 482-3367 - home johnsonlimousin@embarqmail.com

To say we are excited about our newest additions would be an understatement. These two gals are the perfect complement to our program. Their pedigrees are impeccable, their numbers are balanced and their phenotype is stunning. They will light up an arena every time they step into the spotlight.

HomoP/HomoB - 37% LF - 12/2/16 EXAR PowerSource 4723B x AUTO Rebeca 292S CD: 12 BW: -0.9 WW: 71 YW: 117 MK: 30 CM: 7 DC: 9 YG: -.11 CW: 39 RE: .58 MB: .76 $MI: 80

AUTO Diamond 452D

HomoP/HomoB - 75% LF - 11/22/16 EF Xcessive Force x SLBX True Love 918T CD: 8 BW: 1.3 WW: 60 YW: 87 MK: 20 CM: 9 SC: 1.1 DC: 16 YG: .02 CW: 22 RE: .03 MB: .15 $MI: 54

g in iv g s k n a h T y p p a H & ristmas Merry Ch from Your call or visit is always welcome.

J&J Cattle Company JOE AND JAY WILDER Box 551 • Snook, Texas 77878 • Joe: 979.268.4843

our Family to Yours JAY, MOLLY JAYCE & SPENCER WILDER Snook, Texas Jay: 979.268.5491 jwwilder1993@gmail.com

LFL

DELUXE at THEY SELL the Oklahoma Select Bull Sale December 2 • Atoka, Oklahoma

LFL

DARK HORSE 6112D

10/28/16 • LF 62% • HetP/HetB LFL Zander 2082Z x LFL Upsy Daisy 8316U BW: 78 • Adj. WW: 806 • Adj. YW: 1,285

EDITION 6029D

LIM-FLEX 65% • HetPolled • HOMOBlack Sire: RLBH Air Force One Dam: LFL Zha Zha 2075Z CD: 11 BW: -0.2 WW: 62 YW: 84 MK: 22 CM: 1 SC: 0.8 DC: 11 YG: .14 CW: 13 RE: .14 MB: .10 $MI: 51 BW: 70 • Adj. WW: 821 • Adj. YW: 1,337 Adj. REA: 14.00 • Adj. IMF: 2.71 Take note of his BW to YW spread—70 lbs. to 1,337.

SEMEN AVAILABLE $40 Contact Grassroots Genetics

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DOUBLE DOWN 6306D

9/5/16 • LF 54% • HomoP/HomoB MAGS Aviator x LFL Zadie 2083Z BW: 76 • Adj. WW: 656 • Adj. YW: 1,136

LFL

DANIEL 6066D

6/18/16 • LF 50% •HetP/HomoB RSKY Wipeout x LFL Wonder Woman 9007W BW: 80 • Adj. WW: 923 • Adj. YW: 1,359

SELLING 21 BULLS DECEMBER 2.

Bruce, Paula & Lee Roy Lawrence Jonny, Amber, Tucker & Colt Parkinson P.O. Box 299 • Anton, TX 79313 806/997-5381 • 806/790-2535 (m) Amber: 806/773-6043 e-mail: bll1@speednet.com www.lawrencefamilylimousin.com