Buyer question
How long do Limousin cattle live?
Our Animal Library gives the Limousin cattle a lifespan of 15–20 years.
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.
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Moderate)
- Origin
- France
- Best fit
- Terminal crosses, lean beef
- Upkeep
- 2 out of 5 (Polled lines common)
- Temperament
- Improved, varies
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.