At Sommet de l'élevage, the sixth edition of the “ races de France sélection ” auction brought together eighteen animals from nine beef cattle breeds. They were auctioned simultaneously online and in person.
This year, alongside the heifers traditionally presented for this sale, the Charolaise and the Limousine presented two young males.
“This edition 2026 symbolizes more than ever the collective determination of the breeding organizations to promote French genetic excellence and showcase the work of breeders committed to genetic progress” noted Hugues Pichard, president of Races de France, in his opening remarks. “Behind every heifer and bull are men and women, and this sale aims to showcase their products.”
The Parthenaise was selected by drawing lots to open the sale. Alleluia, belonging to Gaec Le beau trèfle (Deux-Sèvres), a mixed-type heifer with a pedigree with no AI over three generations, powerful and well-bred with exceptional thickness, reached a price of 14 200 euros. She was purchased jointly by five farms. Athéna, belonging to Gaec Guillemet (Vendée), a mixed-type breeding heifer with a wide, square pelvis and good length, and an exceptional score, was sold for 7400 euros.
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In the Aubrac breed, Bergère belonging to EARL Niel (Aveyron), sound on her legs, taut, elegant and very open in the pelvis, was purchased for 5300 euros. Bernache belonging to Gaec Domaine de Lalo (Aveyron), a deep, long heifer with a perfect topline and an exceptional pelvis reached a bid of 5100 euros.
In the Blonde d'Aquitaine, Bohème, belonging to EARL Lavèze (Tarn), a heifer very well developed for her age, very well muscled and naturally elegant, was sold for 7 600 euros. Australie belonging to EARL Saint Aubin (Landes), a daughter of Ourasi, well marked in her coat, with a balanced build, a good pelvis and a pretty little head, was then presented for auction.
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For the Charolaise was presented at the Aigle auction, belonging to Vincent Corneloup (Allier), a well-balanced young bull, and the perfect synthesis of a cross between two lines with well-established qualities. Alfred belonging to Gaec Chambon Paulet (Haute-Loire) is powerful and massive, remarkable for its width of bone and trochanter area, with great chest depth.
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In the Gasconne des Pyrénées breed, Aglaé, owned by Thierry Pujolle (Haute-Garonne), was on show. She stands out for her remarkable elegance and refinement, and her broad shoulders and pelvis. Beepsie, owned by Gaec AB2C (Ariège), is a well-rounded, harmonious heifer combining development, docility, growth and production potential.
For the Limousine had been selected for this sale Acacia belonging to Gaec Elevage Théron (Cantal), who is a very complete young dual-purpose bull with excellent width and depth overall. Aldo belonging to SCEA Coudert (Puy-de-Dôme), is a powerful young sire with very good muscle depth overall and a large hindquarter.
For the Rouge des Prés, Almond belonging to Julie Douet was presented at auction. She is a very elegant crossbred heifer with plenty of straightness, a nicely oriented pelvis and very fine bone. Aubépine, belonging to Gaec Gervais (Maine-et-Loire), is a magnificent heifer with very good muscular development, very fine bone, a very large pelvis and good functional abilities.
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For the Salers, Betty from SCEA Victor Fourtet (Corrèze) stands out for her remarkable thickness, with an exceptional topline and a particularly rounded, well-developed hindquarter. Blandine from Gaec Elevage de Conches (Cantal) is a complete female, with a broad pelvis, a strong back, depth, and a top-notch temperament.
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And for the Bazadaise, Aubépine from SCEA Hontang (Landes) was presented, a future champion displaying dual-purpose qualities, with superb muscle definition combined with very good skeletal development. Alicia from SCEA Arrouze (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) is a harmonious, very appealing heifer with a combination of elegance, refinement, length, and thickness.
