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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.

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They can be either or. Traditional Limounsins were predominantly horned, but more or most of the modern or North American Limousins are polled due to safety concerns that horns pose for animals and people.

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