The “New Limousin” is commercially driven and focused on maximizing profitability for the commercial rancher, feedyards, packing industry and ultimately, the consumer in today’s U.S. beef industry.
Moderate cow size & industry leading Docility. NALF was the first cattle breed association to develop a docility EPD over 25 years ago. This has enabled Limousin breeders to mate, select and supply genetics that have superior docility in today’s cattle business.
“Docility and calving ease are the two number-one things for a commercial rancher. And the docility of the Lim-Flex is really great. But calving ease is top of the line. She has to be able to produce a calf without a lot of problems.”
— Shane Whiting
Commercial Cow/Calf Producer
Limousin & LimFlex genetics are ideal when used in a crossbreeding program with English based commercial cow herds. Take advantage of “heterosis” to produce high-performance feeder cattle that perform at all levels while also producing outstanding replacement females that will possess moderate cow size and proven stayability into your herd.
Superior Feed Efficiency, Yield Grading and Red Meat Yield: The Limousin breed has documented advantages in feed efficiency and is a proven leader in carcass cutability and red meat yield. The combination of these attributes result in more saleable beef produced per pound of feed consumed. That means increased efficiency and improved sustainability.
Improved Marbling: Limousin breeders are at the forefront of genomic testing and carcass data collection, boasting over 300,000 actual carcass phenotype records in the NALF breed registry. This commitment has led to substantial gains in marbling for both Limousin and Lim-Flex cattle, along with more accurate EPDs. These advances allow commercial producers to fine-tune their crossbreeding programs with confidence.
From Fullblood to Purebred to Lim-Flex® (Limousin x Angus or Red Angus cross), Limousin breeders offer versatile options to meet your genetic and marketing objectives. With cutting-edge selection tools and the industry’s leading carcass database, you can confidently select genetics that strike the right balance of muscling and marbling to drive profitability.
