Limousin

Limousin cattle originated in central France, with evidence of the breed dating back more than 15,000 years. Today, they are found in more than 70 countries, including New Zealand, and rank as the seventh-largest beef breed in Australia.

Highly adaptable, Limousin thrive across diverse climates and are popular in crossbreeding programs for their low birth weights, excellent feed efficiency and exceptional yields of saleable meat, often up to 80%. Their carcasses are known for fine texture, tenderness and low levels of saturated fat and cholesterol.

Moderate in mature size and renowned as efficient foragers, Limousin cattle are capable of covering long distances in search of feed. When used in crossbreeding, they strongly pass on their hallmark traits, particularly their superior carcass qualities.

Genomic Testing for Limousin Cattle

We are proud to provide cost-effective genomic testing solutions tailored specifically for commercial Limousin producers to help herd owners make informed breeding and management decisions.

Limousin Testing Options

Cattle Parentage Verification

Cattle parentage testing uses DNA analysis to accurately identify the sire and dam of an animal. By comparing genetic markers from calves and potential parents, the test provides a reliable confirmation of pedigree, helping producers to:

Improve breeding accuracy
Preserves the integrity of breeding records
Enables efficient herd management
Identifies underperforming animals, educating culling decisions
Long term genetic improvement within herds

Bovine VERSA 85K

A great fit for the Devon breed, the Bovine VERSA 85K is 85,000 SNPs of both Bos Taurus and Bos Indicus content. This chip has been developed to increase accuracies for both pure bred and composite cattle and analyse traits of impact to the Devon breed to assist with breeding decisions.