LIMS

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.

Benefits

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.

Policies

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 Policies – NEW

Calendar

LIMS has two calendars for Spring Calving Cows (January 1 through May 31) and Fall Calving Cows (June 1 through December 31). Review the LIMS Calendar below for important dates and deadlines.

A calendar spanning December to July with months in a 3x2 grid. Most dates are grayed out except March 1–31, May 1–31, and July 1–31. February 23 and July 23 are outlined with a red box.
December 1st - February 15th
  • Enroll Spring inventory
    • Designate any animals that need to be moved to Fall season
    • Enter disposal codes for females no longer in herd
    • Mark any foreign, recipient females, and donor dams appropriately
  • All calving data due for previous year’s Spring enrollment
    • No progeny code required if no calf was born
  • All weaning data due (weight/docility) for previous year’s Spring enrollment
February 23rd
  • Late deadline for any add/removal to your Spring inventory
  • No late period allowed for weaning and calving data

FEBRUARY 25th:
First half SPRING cow assessment and second half FALL cow assessment invoices mailed out

May 1st - July 15th
  • Enroll Fall inventory
    • Designate any animals that need to be moved to Spring season
    • Enter disposal codes for females no longer in herd
    • Mark any foreign, recipient females, and donor dams appropriately
  • All calving data due for previous year’s Fall enrollment
    • No progeny code required if no calf was born
  • All weaning data due (weight/docility) for previous year’s Fall enrollment
July 23rd
  • Late deadline for any add/removal to your Fall inventory
  • No late period allowed for weaning and calving data

JULY 23th:
First half FALL cow assessment and second half SPRING cow assessment invoices mailed out

Enrollment Instructions

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

Use this Self-Billing Worksheet to calculate fees for registrations, transfers, and other services.