Where's the Beef? Limousin Traditional Cache

Cows have been with us since the early Neolithic period, occupying an important role in our development as a society and culture. This is in tribute to that ubiquitous bovine that has made such an important contribution to the history of the wild, wild, west, including some of histories more famous mavericks .

All caches are along the frontage road and are not accessed from the freeway.

Limousin cattle may be as old as Europe itself; cattle in 20,000-year-old cave paintings in France are strikingly similar in appearance to today's breed. The golden-red cattle are native to France, and were used as draft animals to help turn rugged, rocky soil into fields for crops.

During the early times of animal power, Limousin gained a well-earned reputation as work animals in addition to their beef qualities. Limousin oxen were universally renown and esteemed both as beasts of burden and beef cattle. At the end of their work life these animals were then fattened for slaughter. 

Limousins weren't imported into the U.S. until 1971, by way of Canada. Today, there are more than a million registered head here.