Medals won by the breeder. Department of Tarn and Garonne, 25 February 2010The breeder (here in the company of his daughter) is getting ready to ship his three cows (of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed) that he will show at the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris to be held between February 27 and March 7. Department of Tarn and Garonne, 25 February 2010The breeder is getting ready to leave for the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris where he will show three cows of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed. With his daughter, he is checking the papers that will be required on his arrival at the Salon. Department of Tarn and Garonne, 25 February 2010A few hours before leaving for the Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris, the breeder gives an interview to a journalist who works for the agricultural press (Action Agricole). He will show three cows of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed. Department of Tarn and Garonne, 25 February 2010Just before leaving for the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris, the breeder who is going to show three cows (of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed) drops by to say good-bye to his parents. Department of Tarn and Garonne, 25 February 2010Just before leaving for the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris, the breeder who is going to show three cows (of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed) has dropped by to say good-bye to his parents. Department of Tarn and Garonne, 25 February 2010The breeder is getting ready to ship his three cows (of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed) that he will show at the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris from February 27 to March 7. He is leading one of his cows into the truck that will look after their transport. Department of Tarn and Garonne, 25 February 2010Around 8:00 PM, the last arrivals for the day at the International Salon de l'Agriculture. They left Languiole in Averyron at 11:00 in the morning and encountered a little snow along the way. These long truck rides are particularly stressful for the cows (like this Aubrac cow) who are capable of loosing up to fifty kilos on the trip. Paris, 26 February 2010Health inspection at the animal arrival centre at the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 26 February 2010Around 8:00 PM, the last arrivals for the day at the International Salon de l'Agriculture. They left Languiole in Averyron at 11:00 in the morning and encountered a little snow along the way. Paris, 26 February 2010Scene during the installation of a "Highland" steer (a Scottish breed) at the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 26 February 2010Perfusion of a glucose solution administered by a veterinarian to revive the metabolism of this cow (Montbeliarde breed). The cows arrive very stressed by the truck ride and are capable of loosing up to fifty kilos on the trip. International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. 27 February 2010Weighing a cow of the Normande breed for the competition at the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 3 March 2010Scene at a party at the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris in the space allocated to breeders of Blondes d'Aquitaine. Here the delegation from Bretagne provides a meal of crêpes. Paris, 4 March 2010A meal held in the space allocated to breeders of Rouges des Prés. International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris, 27 February 2010Scene at the end of the day on the eve of the opening of the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. 26 February 2010Scene in the Internation Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. This woman is missing her automatic milking machine and is obliged to do it by hand. Paris, 1 March 2010Scene in the dormitory allocated to breeders of Simmentals. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 6 March 2010Scene during the clean up before the opening to the public of the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 6 March 2010Scene during the clean up after closing to the public of the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 2 March 2010Scene at the opening of the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. Here are the French Minister of Agriculture, Bruno Le Maire, some journalists and some security guards. Paris, 27 February 2010Scene at the opening of the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. Here are the French Minister of Agriculture, Bruno Le Maire, some journalists and some security guards, next to the presentation space for Blonde d'Aquitaine and Gasconne. Paris, 27 February 2010A speech at the opening of the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris by the European Commissioner of Agriculture, Dacian Ciolos, in the presence of Bruno Le Maire, French Minister of Agriculture. Paris, 27 February 2010Hundreds of dairy farmers from all over France, Germany, Switzerland and Belgium, in response to a call from the Apli and the EMB, are gathered at the Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris for a "funeral march" aimed at denouncing the low price of milk. Paris, 1 March 2010Hundreds of dairy farmers from all over France, Germany, Switzerland and Belgium, in response to a call from the Apli and the EMB, are gathered at the Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris for a "funeral march" aimed at denouncing the low price of milk. Here Pascal Massol, President of the Apli (National Association of Independent Milk Producers) speaks out. Paris, 1 March 2010A presidential visit on the penultimate day of the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. Nicolas Sarkozy had snubbed the opening causing dissatisfaction among the profession. 6 March 2010Scene in front of the Danone stand. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 5 March 2010Scene in front of the Carrefour stand. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 5 March 2010Scene in front of the Danone stand. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 5 March 2010ortrait on the CIV stand (Centre for Beef Information) at the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. On show is a heifer of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed. Paris, 4 March 2010A visit by Jacques Chirac to the CIV (Centre for Beef Information) at the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 5 March 2010Scene during the general competition (dairy products - national) at the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 1 March 2010Scene during the general competition (dairy products) at the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 1 March 2010Scene before the start of the competition for cows and bulls of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed. Written on the back of the overalls it says, "Farmer and proud of it!" Paris, 3 March 2010Early in the morning, a farmer gets ready for the competition for the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed which will take place in the afternoon. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 3 March 2010Some Belgian breeders groom a cow of the Prim'Holstein breed for the competition which will take place the next day. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 1 March 2010Some students prepare for the competition among agricultural lycées. They must, in particular, recite a presentation in English. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 5 March 2010Late in the evening some students watch over the cows (Prim'Holstein breed). They have to make sure among other things that the cows don't dirty themselves before the competition among agricultural lycées that will take place the next day. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 7 March 2010Late at night some students watch over the cows (Prim'Holstein breed). They have to make sure among other things that the cows don't dirty themselves before the competition among agricultural lycées that will take place the next day. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 7 March 2010Scene just before the start of the competition for cows and bulls of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed. International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. 3 March 2010Scene just before the start of the competition for cows and bulls of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed. International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. 3 March 2010Scene just before the start of the competition for cows and bulls of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed. Here the cows and bulls are being led to the ring where the competition takes place. International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. 3 March 2010Scene just before the start of the competition for cows and bulls of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed. Here the cows and bulls are being led to the ring where the competition takes place. International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. 3 March 2010A breeder shows his bull (Calinou) in the ring of the International Salon de l'Agriculture during the competition for Blondes d'Aquitaine. Paris, 3 March 2010The podium in the ring during the competition for cows and bulls of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 3 March 2010Scene in the ring of the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. Here a breeder who has won the first prize (Concours Général Agricole - Paris 2010 - Espèce Bovine premier prix) shows his cow (Vanille) to the public for a last time before departing. Paris, 6 March 2010Following the competition for cows and bulls of the Blonde d'Aquitaine, a scene at the party in the space allocated to breeders. Here the winner of the first prize (Paris 2010, Espèce bovine) relaxes after the pressure of the competition. Paris, 3 March 2010Following the competition for cows and bulls of the Blonde d'Aquitaine, a scene at the party evening in the space allocated to breeders. Here the breeder who finished second goes over the match with the judges. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 3 March 2010Following the competition for cows and bulls of the Blonde d'Aquitaine, a scene at the party in the space allocated to breeders. Paris, 3 March 2010Following the competition for cows and bulls of the Blonde d'Aquitaine, a scene at the party in the space allocated to breeders. Paris, 3 March 2010Following the competition for cows and bulls of the Blonde d'Aquitaine, a scene at the party in the space allocated to breeders. Here the breeder is wearing a clipped tie because he finished in second place (Paris 2010, Espèce bovine). International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 3 March 2010Scene at the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Here the winner of the first prize (Paris 2010, Espèce bovine race Blonde d'Aquitaine) talks to some potential customers. Paris, 5 March 2010Scene at the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. 2 March 2010Scene at the International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. 7 March 2010Scene in the quarters allocated to breeders of Vosgiennes. International Salon de l'Agriculture of Paris. 6 March 2010Late at night, scene at the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 7 March 2010Dismantling the area allocated to breeders of Blonde d'Aquitaine cows and bulls. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 7 March 2010Scene during the final day of the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 7 March 2010The last day of the Salon, the breeders (of Blondes d'Aquitaine) transport some material to a truck. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 7 March 2010The last day of the Salon, cows of the Prim'Holstein breed are about to board a truck. International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 7 March 2010Dismantling the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 7 March 2010Scene during the dismantling at the end of the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 7 March 2010Dismantling the International Salon de l'Agriculture. Paris, 7 March 2010
