Registration is still open for the student caprine pointage competition on November 13 and the interregional caprine competition on November 15 at Ferme Expo Tours. These events are organized by the Syndicat des éleveurs de chèvres de Touraine, a group representing goat farmers in the Touraine region. The interregional caprine competition will take place on Sunday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is part of Ferme Expo Tours, one of the major agricultural events in the Centre-Val de Loire region, which showcases farming practices and livestock from across the area. For the first time in 2026, the syndicate is introducing a caprine pointage competition on Friday, November 13, specifically for students from agricultural education institutions in the Indre-et-Loire department. This competition tests students' ability to assess the physical characteristics of goats, including body structure and udder shape, based on predefined criteria. Fabienne Vandroux, president of the Syndicat des éleveurs de chèvres de Touraine, explains that the goal is to highlight the importance of selecting quality breeding stock and to emphasize the value of agricultural education. The winner of this student competition will advance to the national caprine pointage final, which is scheduled to take place at the beginning of March at the Paris Agricultural Fair. The interregional caprine competition on November 15 will bring together more than a dozen farms specializing in Alpine and Saanen goats from across the Centre region and western France. Prizes will be awarded in various categories, including best dairy goat, best cheese goat, best young goat, and best young goat from artificial insemination. Fabienne Vandroux notes that these events are not only about competition but also provide an opportunity for breeders to socialize, share knowledge, and educate the public—especially younger generations—about goat farming. Those interested in participating or seeking more information about the events can contact the organizers at 06 23 73 40 52. The competitions aim to celebrate the role of goats in agriculture while promoting the skills and traditions involved in raising them.