Sommet de l’Élevage: a successful performance from Swissgenetics

Daughters of Swissgenetics bulls shone at Europe's biggest cattle show

Thomas Feitknecht, Head of International Sales

With over 2,000 exhibited animals and over 120,000 visitors from across the world, the Sommet de l’Élevage held in Clermont-Ferrand in France is an important platform for our international department. Once again we were on the same stand as our loyal partner Semex France so we were able to support and advise our customers.

Successful performance for daughters of Swissgenetics bulls

Cows with Swiss sires won 5 of the 8 categories at the annual Simmental show! Daughters of CYRILL, LUTZ, CEDRIC, ADI and ROMAN impressed the Swiss judge Mario Nydegger.  Cedric-daughter, a Swiss cow owned by the GAEC Chassany, was crowned Junior Champion and Cyrill-daughter from Pierre Salelles was crowned Espoir Reserve Champion.

In Brown Swiss, a Nescardo-daughter from the GAEC Coullanget/Perrin was crowned Grand Show Champion, followed by a Brice-daughter from the GAEC Brown Swiss Farm (Hager Family). The Hagers also won the Espoir Udder Title for a Pete-daughter and a category win for an Elmstar-daughter.