Very close to the breeding goal: 11 cows, 1.17 million kg lifetime production and 89 points for conformation

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When our photographer Christine Massfeller was asked if she would be able to take a picture at the Kleemann family farm in Germany, the request itself was already unique. The Kleemanns’ did not just want to photograph one or two cows, but they wanted to prepare eleven cows for the photoshoot! And not some young animals with lots of potential from their 135-head herd, but the oldest and highest-producing cows in the herd. The results can be seen here. A picture as a tribute. A representation of the breeding goal for the breed.

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