Jersiaise cow wins national competition

A Jersiaise cow from the Cotentin region has won the National Raphaël Legendre competition, an event linked to the Gaec du Gard in the Cotentin. The competition is a prestigious contest for Jersiaise cattle, a breed known for its dairy production and distinctive features.

Tetropbell crowned great champion

The cow, named Tetropbell (Guimo Joel/ VJ Lure), from Breuville, south of Cherbourg, was named the great champion at the national Jersiaise competition held at the Sommet de l'élevage on October 8. The event brought together 80 Jersiaise cows from various breeders across Cournon-d'Auvergne.

Cotentin breeder prevails

Although the Jersiaise breed originated in Maine-et-Loire, a breeder from the Cotentin region emerged victorious at the national competition. Tetropbell, a cow in her third lactation, impressed judge Rémy Colpaert from the Pas-de-Calais, who praised her "superb mammary system and an opening on the top."

Winning for udder quality

Tetropbell competed against two other cows for the prize of the best young udder, which she won for having "the most functional udder, with good attachments, a teat placement well in the middle of the quarters, a cow that demonstrates a lot of udder quality." She then advanced to the final round, where she decisively won the title of great champion.

Judge calls her most complete

Judge Rémy Colpaert described Tetropbell as "the most complete cow." Three weeks prior, Tetropbell had also won at the Space in Rennes in the eyes of judge Caroline Marsaud. This double victory is a significant achievement for Raphaël Legendre, the competition's namesake.