Buyer question
Are Limousin cattle good for beginners?
Usually not: our Animal Library rates the Limousin cattle 2 out of 5 for beginners (better with experience).
Source: the Limousin cattle page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Limousin cattle in the Animal Library
The detail
Limousin come from central France and are bred for lean, heavily muscled carcasses. They add yield and muscle to crossbred calves, and the breed association has selected hard for docility in recent decades.
- Temperament
- Improved, varies
- Best fit
- Terminal crosses, lean beef
- Docility
- 3 out of 5 (Check docility EPD)
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Polled lines common)
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Moderate)
What to weigh
Older Limousin lines earned a reputation for being high-strung. Pick animals with a strong docility EPD and meet the cow herd before buying.