What is the previous name for Limousin?

listen); Occitan: Lemosin [lemuˈzi]) is a former administrative region of southwest-central France. On 1 January 2016, it became part of the new administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It comprised three departments: Corrèze, Creuse, and Haute-Vienne.

1. When did Limousin cattle originate?
2. Where is Limousin in France?
3. How was the Limousin breed developed?
4. What colour is a Limousin bull?
5. Is Limousin purebred?
6. Is Limousin polled or horned?
7. Is Limousin beef good?
8. How long is a Limousin cow?
9. What color are Limousin cattle?
10. Why is Limousin language at risk?
11. What is Limousin oak?
12. When was Limousin imported?
13. Can Limousin cattle be black?
14. Are Limousin Cattle good mothers?

When did Limousin cattle originate?

One historian reported that the Limousin breed's origins can be traced to the blonde Garonne breed in the fifth century AD. The Garonne breed from the south-west of France was merged into the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed in 1962.

Where is Limousin in France?

Located in the hilly southwest of France, on the Massif Central, with around one third of the region covered in forests, several important rivers such as the Dordogne, Vienne, Creuse and Cher, over 3,000 lakes and steeped in history, the Limousin is a country-lover's paradise.

How was the Limousin breed developed?

Limousin originated in the West of the Massif Central between Central and South West France, a rather rainy region with harsh climatic conditions and poor granite soil. ... As a result of their environment Limousin cattle evolved into a breed of unusual sturdiness, health and adaptability.

What colour is a Limousin bull?

Colour – should be solid and vivid red in colour, or black. Some variation is acceptable, but it should not be too dark or light, and should be lighter under the stomach, inside the thighs, around the eyes and muzzle, and around the anus and end of the tail.

Is Limousin purebred?

The Limousin breed offers a variety of options from Fullblood to Purebred to the Lim-Flex® hybrid (Limousin x Angus cross) to match your program's needs and market goals. Crossbreeding for the right blend of muscle, maternal ability and profit is easy with Limousin seedstock.

Is Limousin polled or horned?

Limousins were first exported from France in significant numbers in the 1960s and are now present in about 70 countries. They are naturally horned and have a distinctive lighter wheat to darker golden-red colouring, although international breeders have now bred polled (do not have horns) and black Limousins.

Is Limousin beef good?

Beef from Limousins are held in quite high esteem. ... The ratio of good beef to waste products like bone and fat is excellent. They also have good marbling quality, making for great tenderness. Dressing percentages are, on average, about 58-63% in Limousin crosses; a good 5% higher than the average in other breeds!

How long is a Limousin cow?

Cows stand 137 cm at the withers, while the average Limousin bull stands 145 cm. Limousin calves, which are bred for veal, slaughtered at three to four months at 140-170 kg, dressing out at 67.5%, are known as Veau d'Italy.

What color are Limousin cattle?

Color - Yellow straw to reddish gold with lighter circles around eyes and muzzle. Other Descriptors - Medium to large frame size, long-bodied, small head, and pale horns and hooves. Important Traits - Heavily muscled, high carcass yield, growth rate, and feed efficiency.

Why is Limousin language at risk?

Limousin is used primarily by people over age 50 in rural communities. All speakers speak French as a first or second language. Due to the French single language policy, it is not recognised by the government and might be disappearing.

What is Limousin oak?

The French Limousin Oak is one of the most suitable woods for maturing distillates and spirits of all kinds. ... Due to its grain and tannic texture, this type of oak provides a golden yellow colour and an unmistakable barrel-aged character to all kinds of distillates.

When was Limousin imported?

The Limousin entered the American continent initially in Canada in 1968. The first Limousin bull imported into the US in 1971 was named Kansas Colonel. Previously Limousin genetics were attained using imported semen, mostly from Canada 's Prince Pompadour.

Can Limousin cattle be black?

Colouration: Limousins come in two colours: the traditional golden-red to brown colour, and black. Limousin typically have lighter colouration around their eyes and muzzle. They also are deeper in colour around their neck region (more defined in bulls than in cows).

Are Limousin Cattle good mothers?

The convenient breed. “The Limousin cows are good mothers with easy calving ability and get out and look after themselves. The Limousin calves are strong and vigorous at birth.”