Limousins are found all over North America (USA and Canada), as well as in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe. Limousins are one of the most popular Continental breed in Canada and the United States, and can be found almost anywhere. Check out the local livestock sales listings in a local agricultural/farm newspaper or magazine or by doing a search on the Internet for Limousin farms near you.
Limousin cattle originated from France, specifically from the Limousin and Marche regions. Locally, though, Limousin cattle come from other Limousin cattle, specifically cows and bulls that are of the Limousin breed.
Limousin cows tend to have a height between 5 to 7 feet at the shoulder at adult maturity.
It would most likely be a charcoal or grey colour.
it is located on limousin region of France
Limousin cows, a breed of beef cattle, typically weigh between 1,200 to 1,500 pounds. The weight can vary depending on factors such as age, gender, and diet.
That all depends on what breed they are and where you are located, as well as what kind of calves your local markets are demanding. If they are Angus cows they can be cross bred to a Brahman, Hereford or Shorthorn bull. If they are Charolais cows, they can be bred to a Red Angus, Angus, Hereford, Simmental, Shorthorn, Limousin, Brahman or Santa Gertrudis bull.
Limousin cattle are both horned and polled depending on genetics. Horned tends to be more prevalent, but it is not uncommon to see French breeders that have polled Limousin cattle. Polled Limousin are most common in North America.
It would vary depending on the individual Limousin.
No. A Hereford cow will only give birth to a Hereford-Limousin cross calf if bred to a Limousin bull. Only a Limousin cow can give birth to a Limousin calf--IF she's bred to a Limousin bull. Just like a Hereford cow can only give birth to a Hereford calf if bred to a Hereford bull. Otherwise, she too (referring to the Limousin cow) can give birth to Hereford-Limousin-cross calf if bred to a Hereford bull.
Most dairy cattle in North America are holstein- the black and white cows most commonly seen.
Tour du Limousin was created in 1968.
Most are usually located where the climate is warm and humid, like in the Southeastern part of the USA.