At the 2026 Livestock Summit in Cournon, Noueuse du Gaec La Moutonnade was crowned adult champion in the Abondance breed competition. The event took place on October 8, 2026, with 25 Abondance breed females competing in the dairy ring. The competition was judged by Jean-Noël Fillon-Robin from Haute-Savoie, with Eddy Clavel assisting. Gaec La Moutonnade, an organic farm based in Haute-Loire, has a history of success in such competitions and took home four prizes, including the prestigious adult championship. In the junior championship, Unique (Lamoureux X Robuste) from Gaec de Pierre Blanche in the Puy-de-Dôme won for her strong backline and pelvis. The judge praised her "good posture, strong backline, and pronounced pelvis," highlighting her physical attributes as key to her victory. Unique is part of a lineage that combines the Lamoureux and Robuste bloodlines, known for their robustness and dairy qualities. In the adult championship, Noueuse from Gaec La Moutonnade stood out. The judge described her as "the most complete cow," emphasizing her strong backline, posture, and a fully developed mammary system. Noueuse, in her fourth lactation, impressed the panel with her overall physical and functional attributes, which are crucial for dairy production and cheese-making quality. The results of the Abondance breed competition at the 2026 Livestock Summit included several notable awards. Uruguay (Lamoureux X Robuste) from Gaec La Moutonnade won Best udder junior. Unique (Sezam X Beethoven) from Gaec de Pierre Blanche received the junior championship prize. Jasmine (Bel Ami X Pétard) from Gaec Besson was named Best cheesemaking cow. Rutabaga (Maharaja X Jallet) from Gaec La Moutonnade won Best udder adult, and Noueuse (Jervezun X Robuste) from Gaec La Moutonnade took home both the Best dairy cow and Adult championship prizes.