On Friday, October 2, the Altitude group held its 16th Grande Journée Limousine in Lubersac, a yearly event where breeding bulls are sold to farmers and breeders from across France and beyond. This autumn's sale saw all 44 bulls offered find buyers, with an average price of 6,754 euros. The highest price of the day was 20,400 euros for a bull named Bouton 43, presented by GAEC Leignac and purchased by a buyer from Portugal through the intermediary Interlim Génétique Service. Three other bulls sold for over 10,000 euros each—Acajou, Atout, and Anou—showing strong demand and high-quality genetics. These prices are achieved when multiple buyers are willing to outbid each other, highlighting the exceptional quality of the bulls presented. The sale attracted a wide range of buyers looking for bulls suitable for various types of farms. Each bull was presented with specific performance indexes, such as ease of calving, milk production, and muscle development, allowing buyers to make decisions based on data rather than just appearances. The event also emphasized strict health standards, with calves coming from herds that are free of regulated diseases, including the rare requirement of being free from paratuberculosis. Jean-Pierre Prodel, the auctioneer and part of the reproduction team, noted the growing interest from buyers, both within and outside France. He praised the quality of the bulls and the strong presentation, saying it was one of the best in recent years. Of the 44 bulls sold, 12 were exported, with eight going to Spain, three to Portugal, and one to Sicily. This international interest underscores the reputation of the Grande Journée Limousine and the quality of the bulls offered. The event also brought attention to a pressing issue: the shortage of veterinarians in rural areas. Prodel highlighted the need for a specialized veterinary school in Limoges, which has struggled to gain momentum. He noted that many students are not choosing rural specializations, which leaves areas like Limousin without enough veterinary professionals. To address this, a petition was launched in partnership with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, aiming to raise awareness and support for the initiative. Sébastien Flores, president of the Bovine OP, praised the sale as "exceptional," noting that it provided breeders with much-needed confidence during a challenging time. With no unsold items, strong prices for high-quality bulls, and a quarter of the catalog sold to international buyers, the 16th Grande Journée Limousine reaffirmed its status as a key event in the Limousin cattle breeding industry. It also highlighted the Altitude group's commitment to maintaining high genetic and health standards in their breeding programs.