Texas Limousin Association P.O Box 880 Krum, TX 76249
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VOL. 34 NO.1
January/February 2016
LFM 2077532 / Double Polled / Homo Black / 43% Lim-Flex SIRE: S A V Harvestor 0338 / DAM: ELCX Twilight 114X CED: 0 BW: 2.8 WW: 79 YW: 130 MK: 27 REA: 18.7 IMF: 4.3 BW: 81 lbs.; WW: 840 lbs.; YW: 1,480 lbs.
One of the most exciting future herd sire prospects ever created in the Stowers program. He is a son of SAV Harvestor and from the past national champion purebred female ELCX Twilight 114X. He ranks in the top 10% of the breed for weaning weight, top 2% of the breed for yearling weight and carcass weight and top 15% of the breed for TM, MB and $MTI. He scanned an 18.7 for REA and 4.3 for IMF balancing that with an 81 lb. birth weight, 840 lbs. weaning weight and 1,480 lbs. yearling weight. This is one big time herd sire prospect in the making.
LFM 2056739 / Homo Polled / Homo Black / 50% Lim-Flex SIRE: EXAR Upshot 0562B / DAM: SBLX Xtra Special CED: 13 BW: 2.0 WW: 70 YW: 119 MK: 27 BW: 77 lbs.; WW: 955 lbs.; YW: 1,490 lbs.
Owned with Lonely Valley Limousin, Creston, NE LSTO Best Effort 4833B is the result of blending some of the best genetics and is one of the finest ever created by Stowers Limousin. This 50% Lim-Flex herd sire prospect has all the best stacked in his favor. This son of EXAR Upshot 0562B is from the $53,000 half interest valued donor SBLX Xtra Special, who was crowned grand champion at Houston. Best Effort posts a 2.0 for BW, 70 for weaning weight, 119 for yearling and 27 for milk. He ranks in the top 10% of the breed in YW, SC, $MTI and REA with a .84. His extreme thickness, heavy bone work and massive foot size will be an ideal solution for many folks looking for the next great 50% Lim-Flex herd sire.
Scott, Donna & Lauren Stowers 430 CR 1326, Bridgeport, TX 76426 940.644.2747 • Scott cell: 940.577.1300 stowers@boldwireless.net • www.stowerslimousin.com Jason Gaston, ranch manager 817.247.8011 • jasongaston85@gmail.com
Awaits PCC XOTIC DB/DP - 7/22/10 by DHVO Trey 133R Sells as Lot 23
The opportunity to obtain program-altering genetics awaits your appraisal at the Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale in Fort Worth, Texas, January 29. We have consigned our best to this sale beginning with our proven donor PCC Xotic, six fancy show heifers eligible for the 2017 Lone Star Shoot-Out, and a bred heifer who is a donor in the making.
LFL CHARITY HB/DP - 3/2/15 by EXAR Denver 2002B Sells as Lot 9
LFL CANDY HB/DP - 4/24/15 by EBFL Ypsilanti 420Y Sells as Lot 13
LFL COCONUT HB/HP - 4/25/15 by MAGS Yip Sells as Lot 14
LFL BALLET DANCER HB/HP - 4/2/14 by MAGS Unite Together Sells as Lot 21
Watch for our Consignments…
SAN ANTONIO LIVESTOCK SHOW
ALL-BREEDS BULL SALE • FEBRUARY 17 www.LAWRENCEFAMILYLIMOUSIN.com For The Latest Pictures & Details
Bruce & Paula Lawrence • Lee Roy & Shelbi Lawrence Jonny, Amber, Tucker & Colt Parkinson P.O. Box 299 • Anton, TX 79313 806/997-5381 • 806/790-2535 (m) • e-mail: bll1@speednet.com www.lawrencefamilylimousin.com JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 | TLA
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Weigh Your Options
Heavyweight Herd Sire Prospects
FOR SALE!
We have a rugged set of coming spring-yearling bulls ready for your appraisal. For more than 41 years we have been fine tuning the traits our customers demand most. You can expect to find high-performing bulls with good feet and leg structure, a calm temperament, advanced scrotal development and plenty of muscle and capacity. Raised the all-natural way, this entire group of Homozygous Black and Homozygous Polled bulls weaned off cows in the 700 and 800 lb. range, without creep feed but plenty of mother's milk. We invite you to stop by the ranch and weigh the BGRT BULL options. We are confident you will find the genetics you seek.
FEMALE BUYER ALERT!
The heifer mates to these bulls are also available privately. Call for more information.
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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TEXAS JUNIOR LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION 2015-16 TJLA OFFICERS REAGAN TAYLOR........................................... PRESIDENT EMMA CHACHERE............................... VICE PRESIDENT RANDA TAYLOR............................................ SECRETARY ROSS THORN.................................................TREASURER LAUREN STOWERS....................................... EX-OFFICIO
DIRECTORS BRANDON BOWLING STEPHEN WEBB GRAYSON HARTH
LONE STAR SHOOT-OUT AWARDS $10,000 The Lone Star Shoot-Out will be held Saturday, January 23 in the cattle arena on the Fort Worth Stock Show grounds. Dr. Jason Cleere of College Station, Texas, will evaluate the offering. Payout will be from top to bottom, and checks will be paid out at the conclusion of the show. Exhibitors are asked to remain in the arena to receive their checks and pose for pictures.
LFL Allison 3043A 2015 Shoot-out Champion Sold by: Lawrence Family Limousin Purchased by: Macie Burnett
LFL American Pie 3111A 2015 Shoot-out Rs. Champion Sold by: Lawrence Family Limousin Purchased by: Colton Shackleford
2015 Lonestar Shoot-out competitors
TEXAS JUNIOR LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION MEETING IN FORT WORTH A membership meeting of the Texas Junior Limousin Association will be Saturday, January 23 at 11 a.m. in the dorm room over Cattle Barn 1. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 | TLA
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LIMOUSIN HAPPENINGS
HERE’S HOW TO CONTACT TEXAS LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION TELEPHONE 940/367-4633
January 23 Texas Junior Limousin Assn. Member Meeting 11 a.m. Barn 1 at FWSS January 23 TLA’s Lone Star Shoot-Out, Fort Worth Stock Show Grounds - 4 p.m. January 24
MAIL/OVERNIGHT Postal Address and Overnight/Parcel Deliveries: 5989 Luginbyhl Road
Fort Worth Stock Show Junior Limousin Show
January 29 Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale, Fort Worth, TX
Sanger, TX 76266
January 30 Fort Worth Stock Show MOE Limousin Show Noon
WEBSITE & E-MAIL
January 30 TLA Member Meeting - 5 p.m. & Banquet 7 p.m.
www.texas-limousin.com e-mail: txlimo@aol.com
February 14 San Angelo Junior Heifer Show February 15 San Antonio Open Limousin Show February 17 San Antonio Livestock Show All-Breeds Bull Sale
ADVERTISERS INDEX
February 18 San Antonio Junior Heifer Show March 2
Houston Livestock Show All-Breeds Bull Sale
March 6
Houston Livestock Open Limousin Show
March 11
Houston Livestock Scramble Heifer Show
March 12 Hall-Coyote Hills Ranch Annual Bull Sale, Chattanooga, OK March 12 Texas Junior Limousin Assn. Meeting, Reliant Center, Houston, TX March 13
Houston Livestock Junior Limousin Heifer Show
Begert Limousin............................................................................4 Counsil Family Limousin...........................................................10 Hall-Coyote Hills Ranch............................................................12 J&J Wilder Family Limousin......................................................11 Lawrence Family Limousin..........................................................3
March 20 Magness Land & Cattle Annual Spring Bull Sale, Miami, OK
Stowers Limousin..........................................................................2
April 3 4-States Limousin Assn. Sale, Perkins, OK
Texas Junior Livestock Assn.........................................................9
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
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LIMOUSIN NEWS & NOTES COWTOWN CLASSIC LIMOUSIN SALE
The Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale will be Friday, January 29 at 6 p.m. in the West Arena of the Bass Richardson Building on the Fort Worth Stock Show grounds.
A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW JUDGES FOR 2016
Fellow Members & Friends, The New Year is here and with it comes many opportunities for Limousin breeders beginning with the National Western (which will be underway by the time this issue goes to press) and followed by an equally important slate of activities during Limousin week at the Fort Worth Stock Show. The Cowtown Classic offers TLA members the opportunity to market their products in a state-ofthe-art facility and to a diverse audience. Likewise, breeders have an opportunity to acquire genetics that will add value to their respective programs. The Medal of Excellence Level I Limousin show affords breeders the opportunity to showcase their programs, as well as help with future mating decisions based on the visual appraisal of the cattle on display. The TLA’s annual membership meeting and banquet allows members the opportunity to hear what is new in their association and have a voice in its direction. The banquet presents the opportunity to visit with old friends and make new ones. The thing about opportunity, it only produces results if you act on it. The beginning of the New Year also means it is time to renew your TLA membership. Membership matters, you matter, and we value your commitment. This year marks 12 years that I have had the honor to serve as your executive secretary, and I thank each of you who has supported the association in the good times and the bad. I believe the best is yet to come. I hope to see you all in Fort Worth. Sincerely,
Ralph
Ralph Hawkins
TEXAS LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION 2015-2016 OFFICERS Scott Stowers . . . . . . . . . . . President Glenn Schur . . . . . . . . Vice President Amber Parkinson. . . . . . . . Secretary Wayne Baber. . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Jay Wilder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ex-Officio Ralph Hawkins. . . Executive Secretary
Texas Limousin Association REGIONS MAP
Dr. Jason Cleere of College Station, Texas, will judge the TLA’s Lone Star Shoot-out January 23 in the cattle arena. Chris Cassidy of Urbana, Illinois, will evaluate the junior Limousin heifers Sunday, January 24 following the Red Angus show. Blake Nelson of Warner, Oklahoma, will judge the Medal of Excellence Level I Limousin show Saturday, January 30 at Noon in the Cattle Arena.
FORT WORTH CHANGES TIME FOR MOE SHOW
The start time for the Fort Worth Medal of Excellence Level I show has moved from 9 a.m. to Noon, Saturday, January 30. This time change has resulted in moving the TLA member meeting to 5 p.m. at the Radisson.
TEXAS LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION BANQUET AND BENEFIT AUCTION
The TLA’s banquet and benefit auction will be at the Radisson Fossil Creek beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 30. The benefit auction helps fund TLA activities throughout the year and is an important part of the TLA’s budget. To donate items, contact the TLA office at 940/367-4633 or by e-mail: txlimo@aol.com, Vicki Brehm at 210/7713147 or Marcy Perrin at 940/393-3357.
RADISSON FOSSIL CREEK HOST HOTEL FOR FOR WORTH ACTIVITIES
The Radisson Fossil Creek at 2540 Meacham Blvd. will once again be the host-hotel for the Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale and the TLA meeting and banquet. A room block has been established with a rate of $99 plus tax. Call 817/625-9911 to make reservations. DIRECTORS
REGION 1 Scott Stowers 430 CR 1326 Bridgeport, TX 76426 940/644-2747 stowers@boldwireless.net
REGION 2 Wayne Baber 6301 FM 1146 Marquez, TX 77865 baberranch@yahoo.com 979/324-4455
REGION 2 Glenn Schur 2669 CR 70 Plainview, TX 79072 806/296-7607 gschur@door.net
REGION 4 Jerry Henderson 646 Shown Rd. Jacksboro, TX 79336 940/507-0853
MEMBER AT LARGE Amber Parkinson 3206 W. State Rd. 114 Levelland, TX 79336 806/773-6043 parkinsoncattle@gmail.com
REGION 2 Jay Wilder P.O. Box 551 Snook, TX 77878 979/272-8736 mwilder@suddenlink.net
REGION 3 Vicki Brehm 8990 Hildebrandt Rd. San Antonio, TX 78222 210/771-3147 brehmfarms@yahoo.com
REGION 4 Gary Fuchs P.O. Box 81 Cameron, TX 76520 gary.fuchs@idealpoultry.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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Breeders Directory �� �����
Baber Ranch Limousin Cattle Wayne Baber 6301 FM Rd 1146 PO Box 70 • Marquez, TX 77865 Home (903) 626-6822 Cell (979) 324-4455 baberranch@yahoo.com
“Certified Free” Brucellosis & TB Herd #901911503
Stocker & Feeder Cattle
RAY CORNELSON 979/543-4873 HOME 979/541-9595
Club Calves Bulls • Heifers
Registered Limousin Bulls & Heifers
Henderson Cattle Company Monroe & Carol Henderson 608 N. 6th St. 940/567-3257
P.O. Box 523 Jacksboro, Texas 76458
Jerry & Jean Henderson 646 Shown Rd. 940/567-5153
Purebred Limousin Cattle
Dan Sullivan Herd Prefix 2576 Old Brandon Rd. DSUL Hillsboro, TX 76645 Office 254-582-7096 FAX 243-582-7114 Hm 254-582-0814
2511 NE 99th Place Ankeny, IA 50011 GRGenetics@aol.com
Jeff Kirby
Muscle, Growth, Efficiency
Ranch Manager Cell - 903.466.1125 836 CR SW 3090 Mt. Vernon, TX 75457 jeff@kfranches.com www.kfranches.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
Promote Gary & Susan Fuchs • Stephen, Nathan & Emily P.O. Box 81 • Cameron, TX 76520 254/482-0611 • gary.fuchs@idealpoultry.com Stephen Fuchs, manager • 254/482-0052 fuchslimousin@gmail.com • www.FuchsLimousin.com
& Young Rogers farm
Brandon Rogers
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your Limousin operation here for only $50 per issue. Contact the TLA office for details.
JJWI Wilder Family Limousin
Jay, Molly, Jayce & Spencer Wilder P.O. Box 551 • Snook, TX 77878 979-268-5491 Jwwilder1993@gmail.com
CJO Ranch
“CJOR” Jimmy & Cori Onstead Aubrey, Texas Phone: 903.744.2734 www.cjoranch.com
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Superior Genetics
= SUPERIOR PROFITS CFLX HERD-SIRE PROSPECTS OFFERED: 3/3/14 • HB/HP • 50% LF • MAGS Y-Axis x Wulfs X-Cellerate 0157X
5/9/14 • HB/HP• 75% LF • WLR Direct Hit x AUTO Unique 201U
BW: 1.1 WW: 73 YW: 122 MK: 30 SC: 1.0 DC: 32 CW: 44 RE: .85 YG: -.19 MB: .17 $MI: 60
BW: 2.2 WW: 66 YW: 96 MK: 25 SC: 1.2 DC: 22 CW: 30 RE: .40 YG: -.15 MB: .07 $MI: 54
SELLS FEB. 17 • San Antonio All-Breeds Bull Sale
SELLS FEB. 17 • San Antonio All-Breeds Bull Sale
CFLX HIT MAN 616B
BLCX AXIS 308B
FEB. 17 • San Antonio All-Breeds Bull Sale = MAR. 2 • Houston All-Breeds Bull Sale = & Year-round at the Ranch
4/20/14 • HB/HP • 75% LF • WLR Direct Hit x AUTO Unique 201U
12/1/14 • HB/HP • 62% LF • Sennett Wonderful 857U x MAGS Wacky Taffy
BW: 2.2 WW: 66 YW: 96 MK: 25 SC: 1.2 DC: 22 CW: 30 RE: .40 YG: -.15 MB: .07 $MI: 54
BW: 3.3 WW: 52 YW: 85 MK: 21 SC: 0.5 CW: 23 RE: .36 YG: -.04 MB: .12 $MI: 50
SELLS MAR. 2 • Houston All-Breeds Bull Sale
SELLS MAR. 2 • Houston All-Breeds Bull Sale
CFLX WONDER 335B
CFLX HITTER 305B
We welcome your interest in these powerful herd sires. We have more like them available privately. Also watch for our female consignments at the 4-States Limousin Association Sale, April 3 in Perkins, OK.
We welcome your interest in CFLX genetics!
4-STATES LIMOUSIN ASSN. SPRING SALE April 3 • H2 Ranch • Perkins, OK Look for our consignments.
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21314 OSR • MADISONVILLE, TX 77864 JIM, CELL (281) 808-3473 KEVIN, CELL (281) 808-5511
KEVIN E-MAIL: COOKINKEV@AOL.COM KEVIN COUNSIL, SHOW BARN MGR. WWW.COUNSILFAMILYLIMOUSIN.COM
OWNERS: JIM & CAROLE COUNSIL BQA II Certified Herd Certified Brucellosis- and TB-Free
K L C E U S B anners &B
Looking to win your share of buckles and banners? Then you’ll want to check out our consignments to the Cowtown Classic Limousin Sale in Fort Worth January 29. These two heifers are the pick from our spring calves and are sure to be contenders at the 2017 Lone Star Shoot-out and wherever else they are exhibited. SSTO Wondergirl The reserve champion Limousin heifer of the 2011 San Antonio junior heifer show is the dam of Lot 8.
LFL Candy Corn enjoyed a great show career winning every major in Texas, as well as Supreme Heifer title at Houston and the 2014 Lone Star Shoot-Out. Her full sister sells as Lot 7.
JJWI Clementine Sells as Lot 8
SDWI Candy Land
Sells as Lot 7
Plan to attend all of the Limousin activities in Fort Worth January 29 and 30. The Cowtown Classic may be the best offering of Limousin genetics anywhere, the Medal of Excellence Level I show will feature the breed’s finest, and the TLA banquet will be a time of fun and fellowship.
J&J Cattle Company Joe and Jay Wilder Box 551 • Snook, Texas 77878 • Joe: 979.268.4843
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Hall-Coyote Hills Ranch SELLING 100 LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX BULLS 65 Fall Yearlings (63 Black & Polled - 2 Reds) 35 Spring Yearlings (All Black & Polled)
Including 86 HOMO Black & 70 HOMO Polled
95 Lim-Flex
with low birth weights and outstanding growth & performance
BULL SALE Saturday, March 12
~ 1 p.m.
At The Ranch Chattanooga, Okla homa
5 Top Purebreds
• Total performance data available: BW, WW, YW, SC, Frame Score, EPDs for 13 economically important traits, Ultrasound data for RE, FT & %IMF • All bulls fertility tested and are “trich” negative. • Volume discounts: 5% on 5 or more; 10% on 10 or more
BID LIVE:
PARTICIPATING BREEDERS:
All are Hall-CHR customers with bulls of like quality and genetics:
Barton Limousin ~ Circle S Ranch Diamond Hill Cattle Co. ~ Just-A-Mere Farms Lawrence Family Limousin ~ TNT Limousin
Visit our website for photos and videos available mid-February. Write, call or e-mail for a sale catalog, available online in late February at:
LH BRAVO 146B
56% Lim-Flex - 9/16/14 HOMO Blk • HOMO Pld MAGS Y So Tangled x LH Zen Again 114Z BW: 82 - Adj. WW: 722 - Adj. YW: 1,266 Adj. SC: 35.8 - UREA: 15.57 - UIMF: 3.94 CD: 7 BW: 3.0 WW: 73 YW: 115 MK: 25 CM: 8 SC: 0.4 DC: 3 YG: -.01 CW: 44 RE: .42 MB: .46 $MI: 69
www.hallchr.com Sale Management by:
Lance, David & Mike Hall P.O. Box 168 • Sweetwater, Texas 79556 325/235-4345 Office • 325/235-2863 Home www.hallchr.com • e-mail: lance@hallchr.com
Ken Holloway • 580/597-2419, night 580/581-7652, day • 580/597-3006, office Clendon Bailey, Cattle Manager • 580/704-6739 23998 State Hwy. 5 • Chattanooga, OK 73528 www.hallchr.com • e-mail: chr@hallchr.com
24018 State Hwy. 5 Chattanooga, OK 73528 office: 580/597-3006 fax: 580/597-6619 e-mail: acs@americancattleservices.com www.americancattleservices.com
Sale Consultant: Mark Smith ~ 515/229-5227 Auctioneer: Bruce Brooks ~ 580/695-2036