Limousin

breed of cattle

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The Limousin is a breed of medium-sized, yellowish-red cattle that originated in the Limousin region of France. They are primarily bred for meat and are known for being heavily muscled with relatively little excess fat. While second in importance to the Charolais as a European meat breed, Limousins are a significant breed in France.12

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The Limousin breed, which originated in west central France, is second in importance to the Charolais as a European meat breed. Limousin cattle, often longer, finer boned, and slightly smaller than the Charolais, are also heavily muscled and relatively free from excessive deposits of fat.
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The Limousin breed, which originated in west central France, is second in importance to the Charolais as a European meat breed. Limousin cattle, often longer, finer boned, and slightly smaller than the Charolais, are also heavily muscled and relatively free from excessive deposits of fat.
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