How Do You Breed Limousin Cattle?
Limousin is a breed of cattle with origins in central France, where the breed was used as work animals until they became too old to work and were fattened for slaughter. Many historians believe that the cattle depicted in European cave drawings are Limousin.Today the Limousin is used as a beef animal. The cows are used for breeding cattle, and the steers are fattened until they are ready to go to slaughter. Farmers and ranchers all over the world like using Limousin cattle in their breeding programs because the breed is sturdy, adaptable and easy to handle. Farmers love using Limousin for crossbreeding. The Limousin is one of the best breeds when it comes to converting food into muscle growth. Don’t breed cattle that are nervous or difficult to handle. Nervous cattle are usually too tense and jumpy to eat properly, and it takes a lot longer to get them ready for slaughter. The longer it takes to get an animal ready for slaughter, the more it will eat into your profit margin. Only breed
