Animal presentations at SPACE

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SPACE is the unique event for genetics enthusiasts, with a world-class centre of excellence and internationally acclaimed competitions!

  • 3 halls dedicated to the bovine, sheep, goat, equine and genetics sectors.
  • 3 days of competitions and breed presentations in the ring.
  • 500 cattle from 13 breeds and 120 sheep from 10 breeds providing a continuous spectacle in the main ring.
  • A multi-breed 'Genomic Elite' auction like no other in the world.
  • Excellence in health and safety: a strategic issue for farms at the forefront of the exhibition.
Présentations animales au SPACE
Race Limousine à l'honneur au SPACE 2024

A day dedicated to beef breeds events

The Limousin breed was in the spotlight this year, with a National Challenge. It is the leading beef breed in several major French regions, including Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie and Brittany. Its global appeal as an export is equally impressive, being utilised in over 80 countries worldwide, either in purebred or crossbred form, owing to its inherent adaptability to diverse climates. 

Nearly 70 animals were in competition. Then, Then, Limousin breeding stock were sold at auction.

Before that, five beef breeds were competing in an interregional competition or shown in the ring. 

To close out the day, a suckler beef cow auction were organized. Every suckler breed exhibited at SPACE were represented at this auction. 
7 races laitières en compétition

Interregional competitions and a high quality multi-breed auction

Interregional competitions take up the second day with the Normande, Simmental, Montbéliard, Pie Rouge and Brown Swiss breeds. 

The Génomic Élite sale is also scheduled on Wednesday. As the leading auction of its kind in France and Europe, this unique event has generated well deserved excitement. 

The seven dairy and dual-purpose breeds were featured: Jersey, Holstein, Normande, Pie Rouge, Brown Swiss, Montbéliard, and Simmental. This event showcases the exceptional quality and diversity of French livestock, with at least one heifer from each breed on display at the Expo. 

The parade of heifers and the final auction took place in the ring.
Vente "Excellence viande"
Vente génétique Limousine
Vente Génomic Élite
Race Prim'Holstein à l'honneur au SPACE 2024

Prim'Holstein France Challenge and the Multi-Breed Dairy Supreme Championship

After 2010, 2012 and 2018, Prim'Holstein was back as the featured dairy breed at SPACE 2024 with its France Challenge! 
Co-organised with the Prim’Holstein Atlantique Association, which includes regional breed associations from Brittany, Normandy, Pays de la Loire, Centre and Poitou-Charentes, the event will showcase the top 200 animals of the breed, carefully selected. To properly celebrate the Prim’Holstein breed, breeders from other major French livestock regions were invited to participate in this key event: Haut-de-France, Grand-Est, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Yan Jacobs, a dedicated and experienced dairy farmer from Quebec, had been appointed as the judge to oversee this event. He has judged several important breed events, including multiple National Shows in the USA, the UK National Dairy Show, and the Swiss National Show in Bulle.

The Supreme Championship, unique in the Exhibitions’ world and crowning the judges' favourite of all competitions, this year has awarded a “Pie Rouge” cow, after having rewarded a Jersey, a Normand and a Prim’holstein in previous years.
12 races ovines et caprines au SPACE

A continuous show in Halls 1 and 1B

The animal exhibitions at SPACE continued throughout the three days of the Expo. Alongside Hall 1 for cattle, Hall 1B, increasingly popular among international visitors, hosted exhibits of 12 sheep and goat breeds. Three sheep breeds participated in exciting competitions: the Rouge de l'Ouest, Suffolk and Mouton Vendéen breeds.

All the animals participating were selected by the committees throughout the summer. Having an animal selected for SPACE is a great source of pride for livestock farmers.
Hall 1 bis programme

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They witness

It was a great source of pride to judge one of Europe’s most prestigious competitions, to discover some of the finest French cows and, above all, to share my passion for Holsteins with my son Henry. Thank you for your trust.
Yan JACOBS Canadian breeder and judge for the Prim’Holstein France Challenge in 2024
Presenting animals in the SPACE ring is not only an honour but also a testament to the dedication behind our work. Winning the Supreme Champion title at the 2024 edition was a complete surprise - a moment of immense pride and deep emotion. This recognition reflects the efforts of multiple generations and makes the achievement all the more meaningful.
Aurélien LE CLÉZIO Pie Rouge cattle farmer
The animal presentations at SPACE set a global benchmark due to the diversity and quality of the animals on show. With over 600 animals featured each year, it serves as a true showcase of top-notch genetics while ensuring the health and quality standards of the livestock.
Jean-Yves RISSEL Head of Animal Presentations at SPACE