Competition highlights top dairy cow

The Brune des Alpes competition took place on Friday, October 9, on the milk ring of the Sommet de l'élevage. The event featured multiple categories and awards, with 1579SCHIAP (Schiapa for intimates) classified first in the section of cows in their third lactation and winning the title of Adult Champion before being crowned Grand Champion of the Brune du Sommet de l'élevage 2026.

Dairy cow receives multiple honors

From the GAEC de Saint Louis, she also receives the distinction of Best Adult Mammary, confirming her morphological excellence. This recognition highlights the cow’s physical traits and suitability for dairy production, which are critical in such competitions.

Competition includes diverse categories

The competition included various categories and awards, such as the Adult Championship, Hopeful Championship, Young Championship, Grand Champion, Best Cheese Producer, Best Milk Producer, Best Adult Mammary, Best Hopeful Mammary, Best Young Mammary, Reserve Adult Championship, Reserve Hopeful Championship, Reserve Young Championship, Reserve Grand Champion, and multiple sections for first, second, third lactation cows, and sixth lactation cows and more.

Each category lists detailed winners

Each category listed winners with their respective dates, farms, and lineage details. This information helps trace the ancestry and breeding history of the cows, which is important for evaluating their genetic quality and potential in the dairy industry.