Leading limousin breeders to gain technical insights at annual congress

The world’s premier breeders and enthusiasts of limousin cattle are in Ireland this week for their annual congress.
Leading limousin breeders to gain technical insights at annual congress
Mon, 22 Aug, 2016 - 01:00
Ray Ryan

Limousin is an ancient breed of highly muscled beef cattle which originated in France and then spread word wide.

The International Limousin Congress, held every two years, began with a banquet in Athlone, Co Westmeath, on Saturday.

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