Limousin cattle originated from France, specifically from the Limousin and Marche regions. Locally, though, Limousin cattle come from other Limousin cattle, specifically cows and bulls that are of the Limousin breed.
Limousin cattle are a beef breed, not a dairy breed of cattle. So in other words, no not really. They have a milking ability that is matched to that of Angus, which is not nearly as good as Holstein or Jersey.
If they match the Limousin Association's (depending which country you are living in) breed standards and you are wanting to breed Limousins, then yes.
Yes, they have a high quality meat.
All domestic cattle have the same scientific name no matter the breed: Bos taurus
There is no best breed. The best French breed depends on what kind of qualities and characteristics you're looking for. The best french breed in terms of calving ease is Limousin, for instance.
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This all depends on who you're asking this to. Some will say that Herefords can be the most calmest breed but have some of the most nastiest cattle out there. I hear more complaints about bad temperament in Chianina, Limousin, Charolais, and Brahman cattle. Angus and Red Angus cattle can have some wicked cattle too. The nasties depend on environment, how they were raised, and genetics.
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Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Salers, and Simmental
Limousin cattle are both horned and polled depending on genetics. Horned tends to be more prevalent, but it is not uncommon to see French breeders that have polled Limousin cattle. Polled Limousin are most common in North America.
There were more than one breed that was imported from France to North America: Charolais Maine Anjou Limousin Blonde d'Aquitaine are just a few of the main breeds that were imported from France.