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November
2007 | Vol 1, Issue 9 |
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Introduction Message |
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Hello
everyone!
First, let me say that it is terrific to
be part of the Limousin Association. I
have learned a great deal already since
starting with the office three days a
week on November 5th. I will
gradually be taking over duties, with
assistance and support from Dale Kelly,
Barb Judd and the staff while I “learn
the ropes” during the transition period.
Your CLA Board of Directors are looking
at options for Marketing and plan to
meet early in the new year to make some
decisions in that regard.
I attended both Farm Fair International
(Edmonton) and Agribition (Regina)
recently. I took those opportunities to
meet some of the Limousin breeders
present, as I believe it’s important for
members to know who is working for them.
It makes it much easier to deal with
someone by phone or email when you have
met that person, at least once. I
apologize to those breeders whom I
didn’t have an opportunity to talk with,
due to your busy schedules or mine!
Hopefully I’ll be able to get together
with more of you, in the near future, at
some of the upcoming bull congresses or
other activities.
I’m looking forward to working with you.
Kathy Adams
Office Admin/Manager
403.253.7309
kadams@limousin.com |
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Holiday
Office Hours |
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Please note
that the CLA office will be closed
December 24th to 26th for the holidays.
The office will be open regular hours
December 27th. |
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Important
Dates |
Please mark
your calendars with the following dates.
As more information and details become
available, we'll let you know.
- CLA
Board Meeting: March 17th and 18th,
2008 in Calgary
- CLA
AGM and Youth National Show: July
24,25,26 at Lloydminster Sask/AB.
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On-line Instructions: to Hold, Transfer
or Print papers |
It is now
possible to register an animal online
and select a Hold Paper option (on the
Register Screen).
The animal will be assigned a
registration number and the breeder will
be billed – but the paper will not
print.
Breeders can then access the list of
“held papers” from their Online main web
page under:
My Herd
My Held Papers Transfer or Print
From this list you can do one of two
things:
1) Request a paper be printed
This will trigger a paper to print at a
zero charge in the CLA print Run and the
animal will disappear from the list.
Or
2) Transfer the animal
If they do not know the Buyer’s CLA
number for transfer they can fill in a
form on the transfer screen and have the
office staff provide them with the
correct information. These request
emails will come in via the office email
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Ultrasound Mark of Excellence Program |
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Spring is
ultrasound season and UGC ultrasound
information should be collected between
320 and 440 days of age. CLA pays a
rebate of $5 per record for each record
collected in a valid contemporary group.
Ultrasound data is currently included in
the genetic evaluation for carcass
merit. |
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Carcass
Information |
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CLA pays a
rebate of $10 for each carcass record
that can be included in genetic
evaluation. Carcass data must be from
calves of a known sire, and should
include Dam age, breed, identification
as well as calf identification and
detailed harvest information. Breeders
with calves on feed or interested in
testing sires are encouraged to contact
the CLA for details or technical
assistance. |
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18th International Limousin Conference:
Italy May 20-28, 2008 |
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Information
on the 18th International Limousin
Conference is now available at
http://www.anacli.it/ |
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Genetic
Evaluation |
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CLA data has
been sent to the North American Cattle
Evaluation. Look for updated EPD early
in the new year. |
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Lots of Interest in SMARTags! |
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There has been lots of interest
and purchases made of SMARTags! Do you have yours? The
SMARTag program provides an effective marketing and
management tool for purebred and commercial cattle and beef
producers at all levels of the beef supply chain and in any
breed. At present, the SMARTag program offers
ranchers/farmers who have ordered tags the opportunity to
profile calves for sale on-line. Call Program Administrator
Katelin Wildeman at 1-866-999-6385 (toll-free) or visit the
website at www.smartagonline.com to order tags today. |
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Calendar of
Events |
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December 1, 2007 |
Autumn Cattle Drive, Carsons
– Contact Posthaven Farms,
Listowel, ON |
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December 8, 2007 |
Jaymarandy Limousin Sale -
"Complete Limousin Genetic
Source Sale", Roblin, MB |
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December 14 and 15, 2007 |
Beef Pen Show, Medicine Hat
Exhibition and Stampede,
Medicine Hat, AB |
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Sales and Shows listing |
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