Popularity is a huge disadvantage, as it is not nearly as well-known as other breeds like Angus or Scottish Highland. When you get a breed that isn't popular, that means it isn't very high in demand by other producers.
While it is highly advantageous for a grass-fed operation, it may not be as suitable for feedlot or grain-fed operations like Simmental or Charolais-bred or cross-bred cattle are.
Limmies are notorious for being nasty-tempered, flighty, nervous and aggressive. When faced with a momma cow and her calf or a mis-behaving bull, this is a deadly combination. They can also grow to be quite big, which can be intimidating for those who don't like big cows (or bulls).
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.
Yes, they have a high quality meat.
France.
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.
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.
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.
Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Limousin and Simmental.
They originated in South France, the first herd book dates back to 1886.
Angus, Charolais, Brahman, Simmental, Hereford, Limousin, Gelbvieh and Red Angus.
Continental cattle are the cattle that were imported from Europe to improve the growth rate and leanness of existing breeds. Continental beef breeds are as follows: Charolais, Chianina, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Maine Anjou, Salers, and Simmental