Kivlean Limousins

In the beginning we farmed a range of breeds.  Murray did the research and was impressed with the Limousin characteristics: high meat yield, low bone weight per carcase and healthy low levels of fat.  Kivlean Limousins was established in 1997 in the Waikato, near Cambridge.   We have developed our “signature” bovine as a medium framed, quiet, well fleshed, polled Limousin. With the use of selected overseas AI sires and good NZ bulls, our Limousins are polled, and most are homozygous polled.  There are only apricot and red Limousins. 2026 will see our first foray into Black Limousins.

Kivlean Limousins is now a larger boutique operation.  After Murray, sadly passed away, our son Anton and I have managed to add the neighbouring property to the home block. It has enabled bigger numbers to be bred.  Nevertheless our Limousins are still monitored on a daily basis.  As well as the Performance Data of each animal. I know their strengths and family background. Our regime is as natural as possible with our cattle being grassfed,  supplemented by our own silage. They are used to being behind a hot wire and I do not have a dog.

I love the breed and have sold progeny throughout NZ and Fiji.  I still love to give back an I am currently Chair of the North Island Limousin Breeders.

Call in for a cuppa and enjoy the Limousins.