2018 Heartland Commercial Heifer Sale

2018 Heartland Commercial Heifer Sale

Limousin-influenced cattle consistently perform well in the pasture and on the plates consumers across our nation. Breeders that use Limousin-influenced cattle understand this statement, but for those that do not it is the goal of the Heartland Limousin Association a(HLA) and its members to spread this message. Therefore, in a partnership with both commercial breeders and Limousin seedstock producers, the HLA has established a commercial bred heifer sale featuring Limousin-influenced heifers bred to Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls or commercial heifers bred to Limousin and Lim-Flex bulls.

Sale Date: November 15, 2018—Broadcast with Superior Livestock Auction online and on RFD-TV.
Consignment Deadline: October 29, 2018—Submit Directly to Superior Livestock Auction

Criteria for consigning cattle:
• Heifers must be 15 to 24 months of age, and bred to registered Limousin or Lim-Flex bulls. It is recommended calves born be 50% Limousin with a required minimum of 37% Limousin.
• 3-year-old, second calf heifers will be eligible provided they are bred to registered Limousin or Lim-Flex bulls.
• Heifers must be spring bred and slated to calve prior to May 1. It is recommended that heifers calve within a 30 to 60 day window.
• Eligible service sires must be registered with the North American Limousin Foundation.
• Consigned females must meet Superior Livestock Auction’s criteria of a 48,000-lb. load limit. No more than two consignors will be able to join together to meet the 48,000-lb. load limit.
• Breeders consigning less than a pot load of cattle will be required to haul cattle to a central regional location at the consignor’s expense.
• Consignments are due October 29 to Superior Livestock Auction
• Pregnancy examinations are recommended within 60 days prior to sale date to ensure consignors will meet the Superior Livestock Auction 48,000-lb. load limit.
• Cattle must be dehorned and completely healed by sale day.
• Bred heifers should weigh a minimum of 1,000 lbs. and be in a recommended body condition score of 5 on a 9-point scale by sale day.

Sale Information:
• Superior Livestock Auction will be used for the sale.
• The Superior Select Bred Female Sale will be November 15, 2018.
• Commission is 3% plus a $2 video/catalog fee and will be broadcast with Superior online and on RFD-TV.
• Breeding information should be provided by consignors by October 29 which is the consignment deadline.
• Breeding information should include: A.I. dates and pasture exposure dates.

Minimum Vaccination Requirements:
• Calfhood vaccination against Brucellosis (Bangs) must be given by an accredited veterinarian in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Heifers eligible for the sale at weaning must have been vaccinated and boostered for IBR, BVD, PI 3, BRSV, Leptospirosis (5-way), Vibriosis and 7-way Clostridia.
• A booster vaccination against Leptospirosis (5-way) is required at pregnancy evaluation.
• All heifers must be treated for internal and external parasites within 30 days of the sale.
• All heifers should have one scour shot prior to sale date.

Recommendations:
• Uniformity of the group will enhance the sale appeal of the cattle.
• Recommended calving window should be between 30 and 45 days.
• Pot loads of cattle should be sorted by color, frame and weight.

For More Details, Contact:
Roger Potter (Superior rep): 701/333-8674
Glenn Treftz: 605/380-0014
Randy Corns: 620/750-0924
Casey Fanta: 320/288-6128
Dean Summerbell: 612/963-3799