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IDEAL FOR BEEF PRODUCTION

Limousin Cattle

Limousin cattle are particularly muscular and have a high meat yield.
Limousin-Rind
France

Limousin Cattle

Alternative Name /
Origin France
Appearance Reddish brown to wheat colored coat; Well muscled
Height at withers 140 cm
Weight Up to 1.400 kg
Life span Very long-lived
ABOUT THE BREED

ABOUT THE LIMOUSIN CATTLE

The Limousin cattle originates from the Limousin region in France and is nowadays mainly breed for its beef yields. With a bull’s live weight of around 1.4 tons and a very good increase in weight attributed to its feed conversion ratio its meat has a high quality. The curious Limousin cattle exhibits an excellent amount of adaptability and is extremely persistent. Yet its milk yield serves suckler cow husbandry which has additional benefits emphasized by simple births.

Overview

Beef

Beef output
Marbling Well marbled
Cholesterol content Very low
Fibre structure Fine-fibered
Overview

Milk

Milk output
Milk yield (Liters per year) Good performance in maternity
Milk fat content 4%
Protein content of milk 3,5%