Instructions
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 a Limousin cow if she has ideal conformation. The cow should have a wide muzzle, deep rib cage and straight legs. Feeder calves with poor conformation have a difficult time asserting themselves at feeding time. Remember that a big part of breeding is improving the overall quality of the breed.
Handle your heifer calves. The heifers are your next generation of breeding animals. You want to get them used to being handled so that if they ever need veterinary assistance, they won't be so rank that they have to be put down. The best time to start handling your heifers is while they are still young and easily dominated. The smaller they are, the less likely you are to get hurt.
Take your breeding stock to shows. A big part of running a successful breeding operation is promotion, and the best way to promote your Limousin breeding stock is to take them to Limousin cattle shows. Take only your best cattle.
Make sure all of your livestock are up to date on vaccinations and are on a regular worming schedule.
Provide your breeding cattle and young calves with plenty of grain.
How to 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.