Sulfate has been named grand champion at the Normande breed competition, which took place on October 6 as part of the 2026 Livestock Summit in Cournon. The event showcased Normande cows, a French dairy breed known for its high-quality milk production, in a competitive setting. Charles Delamare, one of the attendees, expressed his satisfaction with the event, saying he did not regret the six-hour drive to witness the high standard of the cows. He was joined by Constance Hébert. Sulfate, a Normande cow and daughter of Prodige, belongs to the Earl 56 Laudrin in the Morbihan region. She was praised by the judge for her "refinement in the legs as well as the gait and perfect udder," and she also won the adult champion title. Sangria, another Normande cow from the Gaec Normande Passion in Maine-et-Loire and daughter of Oltraford, was awarded the best adult udder title. Universele, from the Gaec Merle in the Cantal and daughter of Requiem, won the best young calf title. The judge highlighted her "difference in terms of her udder and the refinement of her legs." Ultrapasse, a young calf from the Gaec Merle in the Cantal and daughter of Openval, was named best young udder. Regate, also from the Gaec Merle in the Cantal and daughter of Hammer, won the best butcher cow title, which recognizes cows with desirable traits for meat production. Macumba, a daughter of Concarno and belonging to the Earl Piou-Ciron in Maine-et-Loire, won the best cheese-making cow title. This award is given to cows whose milk is particularly well-suited for cheese production. Macumba also won the Longevity Challenge, which honors cows with a long and healthy lifespan.