The North American Limousin Foundation (NALF) will be increasing registration and transfer fees starting Oct. 1. Fees were last increased in September 2016.
Registrations, transfers, and DNA testing fees produce the primary means of income for NALF, the association said in a released statement.
“Registrations have declined this fiscal year by nearly 2,600 head compared to the previous fiscal year.
This registration decline has also contributed to a reduction in DNA testing,” NALF said as the reason for increasing fees.
The association began reviewing the current business model this spring and comparing other breed association fee structures and services.
“With recent cuts in staffing, relocation to a smaller, less expensive office location, and consolidation of the staff job duties, the NALF board and staff has been committed to controlling our expenses while maintaining services.”
Updated fee rates will enable the association to maintain services and balance the NALF strategic plan budget, the press release said.
“Given the new rate structure, members that are not already on the LIMS whole-herd reporting program should look to do so versus recording cattle under the Non-LIMS registrations fees.”
Fee increases include: an additional $20 to the current $22 fee for animals up to 120 days of age; a $25 increase to the current $27 fee for animals 121 to 270 days of age; an additional $30 to the current $32 fee for animals 271 days of age and older; and $32 for whole herd cow enrollment.
Transfer fees will increase from $15 to $20 for cattle transferred up to 60 days after their sale date, and from $20 to $30 for cattle transferred more than 60 days after their sale date.
