The breed has evolved over the years and an Australian-style Limousin has emerged to suit a range of breeding programs.
Chateau Limousin is one such breeder that during its 40 years of operation has seen the breed’s progression and recognises the value Limousins add to the beef industry.
Forty years ago, John and Beverley McIntyre bought 12 French Pure Limousin females from the Streamville dispersal.
This saw the Chateau Limousin stud register its first calves in November 1983, sparking a lifelong journey of seed stock production for them and their sons.
Since the beginning the McIntyres have sold genetics to all Australian states (excluding NT), New Zealand and several Asia countries.
Continual support from other studs along with regular clients who appreciate the Limousin carcase and Chateau’s key breeding points of docility, fertility and longevity has contributed to the stud’s ongoing success and love of the breed.
As market demand has changed, so too has Chateau, with the inclusion of black and polled Limousins to be combined with the traditional French Pure genetics.
To celebrate 40 years of breeding, the stud has decided to include a selection of joined and unjoined females, genetic lots and — for the first time in 40 years — access to a ‘pick of the herd’ flush, into its annual on-property sale to showcase the females that have been the backbone of the breeding herd.
As normal the bull selection will include apricot, polled and black bulls from leading international and domestic AI sires as well as sons of highly productive Chateau-bred sires.
These bulls will suit markets ranging from the traditional vealer producer to those selling weaners targeted to heavy domestic and export MSA programs.
The McIntyres invite people to view their animals at their Beef Week open day at their property near Wangaratta, or by appointment pre-sale for anyone wanting to bid online via AuctionsPlus on sale day on Thursday, March 9.
For more information, visit: https://chateaulimousins.com/
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