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Breeds of Livestock
Beef Breeds
- Originated in France, approximately 5000 BC; came to U.S. in 1968
- Characterisics:
- large framed
- heavily muscled
- light red to golden color all over body
- Advantages
- fast growth
- high yield
- very lean
- Disadvantages
- fertility
- late puberty
- lack marbling
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See additional examples of the Limousin breed.
For more information about this breed, see:
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