LIMS stand for Limousin Inventory Management System. It is a total herd reporting program which allows members to lower their costs of doing business with NALF while contributing more complete and comprehensive productivity information to help position the Limousin breed for future improvements.
For questions or more information on the LIMS program, contact Alison Jones, NALF director of DNA processing & accounting operations, at 303-220-1693, ext. 59, or email Alison.
Contact Alison Jones or Mallory Blunier to receive the new LIMS Certified Performance Herd logo.
LimVision is the collaboration between Neogen and the North American Limousin Foundation to increase genomic marker information on females to increase accuracy of EPDs in the NALF herdbook. A limited number of research 50K genotypes and rebate funds will be available for the project.
How LimVision Works
Requirements
* This is a research collaboration and therefore DNA turnaround, data processing and other timelines associated with the project are not reflective of current NALF turnaround times.
To Enroll, Contact NALF
LIMS LimVision Cow Herd Project Enrollment Form
NALF Female Project Agreement
DNA Suspend Protocol NALF
Rule of Repose
LIMS provides members and NALF a number of benefits – from the incentive to capture unbiased, complete performance and reproductive information for more reliable genetic predictions to a simplified and often lower cost way of conducting business for members.
There are several easy specifications members need to follow to participate in the LIMS program. These specifications are outlined in the LIMS Policies below.
LIMS has two calendars for Spring Calving Cows (January 1 through May 31) and Fall Calving Cows (Jun1 through December 31). Review the LIMS Calendar below for important dates and deadlines.
Members can enroll in the LIMS program via their Member Site on the NALF-DigitalBeef Platform. Use the written guide below for step-by-step instructions and tips.
LIMS Enrollment Instructions – NEW
Watch the live recording of the LIMS Enrollment Webinar – Recorded on 2/6/17
LIMS Frequently Asked Questions and Tips
Self Billing Worksheet – Use this Self-Billing Worksheet to calculate fees for registrations, transfers, and other services
The North American Limousin Foundation is in the business of customer service and genetic evaluation while providing tools to enhance members’ profitability and maintaining integrity of the herdbook.
