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Jim Bob Hendrickson.........Director, North American Limousin Foundation & President, Oklahoma Limousin Breeders Assn.
Brian Skaggs.......................................................................................... Director, North American Limousin Foundation
Ralph Hawkins. .................................................................................... Executive Secretary, Texas Limousin Association
Joe Epperly............................................... Director of Commercial Marketing, North American Limousin Foundation
Dr. Clint Rusk...............................................................Head, Animal Science Department, Oklahoma State University
Kylie McKinna & Kyle Haley...................................................................................................................... LimousinWorld
Chisolm Kinder....................................................................................................................................... Oklahoma Cowman
Mitchell Armitage................................................................................................................. The Weekly Livestock Reporter
Delvin Heldermon .................................................................................................................................. Special Assignment
DeRon Heldermon.................................................................................................................................. Special Assignment
Chad Gordon....................................................................................................................................................... DV Auction
L.D. Barker, DVM.................................................................................................................... Professional Animal Health
Keith Smiley, trucking.......................................................................................................................................580/695-2735
Steve Schmidt, trucking....................................................................................................................................817/996-0233
MMI Genomics, Inc. of Davis, California, has recently offered their DNA test for the polled trait. Every animal has two
copies of each gene. One copy of each is inherited from the sire, the other from the dam. Polled is a dominant gene, meaning
animals with one or two copies of the polled gene will be phenotypically polled. Animals having two copies (homozygous) for
the polled gene will produce only phenotypically polled offspring.
Tru-Polled results are reported in one of the following categories:
Homozygous Polled = Two (2) copies of the polled gene
Heterozygous Polled = One (1) copy of the polled gene
Horned = Zero (0) copies of the polled gene
Inconclusive = Test cannot determine if the animal has copies of the polled gene
Some homozygous polled cattle are results of both sire and dam being homozygous, thus they are marked homozygous polled
(ped).
The seller warrants that test samples have been accurately drawn and submitted and that all published results are accurately
reported. The MMIG service is based upon scientific, biologic analysis and assessment of statistical probabilities. MMIG
believes that there is a range of probabilities and does not assure 100% accuracy. The MMIG service may fail from time to
time, and either not be able to make a determination or make an incorrect determination.
For Your Quick Reference
MMIG Tru-Polled Test
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B
G
M
C
MS
“B” is in the catalog to indicate those bulls with which we feel comfortable in recommending as calving ease
bulls with birth weight EPDs below breed average and most likely suitable to use on heifers.
“G” is noted on those bulls whose evaluation of all criteria including their own performance and EPDs can
indicate they can add growth above the breed average.
“M” is listed on those bulls whose pedigree and EPDs indicate they can add maternal ability or milk for those
who plan to keep replacement heifers.
“C” is listed on those bulls whose carcass weight EPD and ribeye area EPD exceed breed average thus adding
pounds of carcass and muscling to their offspring.
“MS” is listed on those bulls whose marbling EPD and/or ultrasound IMF% indicate their ability to sire
offspring to fit the mainstream market.
Due to the limited amount of time in a fast-paced auction, we are adding an additional tool for your quick
reference in making your selection of bulls for a specific purpose. Each bull has been evaluated by physical and
visual inspection, pedigree analysis, performance records and EPDs.