11/02/08
Through October and November of this year, the British Limousin
Cattle Society is undertaking an extensive customer survey of the
performance of over 1000 Limousin bulls sold through Official Society
sales.
The stated aims of the buyer’s survey are: to assess the practical
performance of the Limousin breed in a variety of management systems,
environments and areas of the country; and to provide breeders with
meaningful feedback on performance that may help in future breeding
decisions and overall Limousin breed improvement.
In the first instance the survey will cover those bulls purchased
at Society Sales in 2004. Wide ranging in its nature, questions will
be included on: the bulls’ working environment and performance,
calving ease, temperament, longevity, quality, growth rate and food
conversion of progeny and the actual marketing of progeny. Respondents
will also be asked to comment on any physical or health problems
they may have encountered and also on the importance of performance
recording and herd health information when selecting and purchasing
bulls.
Iain Kerr, BLCS Chief Executive said, “Following up the performance
of bulls beyond sales is hugely important. The bull buyer is absolutely
key and this survey affords them the opportunity to feed their views
directly back to breeders through the Society. Beef producers are
focused totally on the bottom line. It is our aim to address their
needs and continue to provide them with high performance, profit
leaving bulls.”
An overall general summary and appraisal of the survey’s replies
will be published early in December/January.
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