Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686

Beef Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Limousin

Beef Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Limousin

Beef Cattle Discovery - Breeds - Limousin


Limousin

  • Origin - Limousin and Marche regions of France
  • 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.
Limousin bull
Bull

 

Limousin Beef Cattle cow
Cow

 

Contact Information

Dr. Tony Pescatore, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair

900 W.P. Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215

+1 (859) 257-2686