Córdoba Cabañas Sweep Braford Grand Champions at Palermo Expo

Córdoba cabañas La Dominga and El Aljibe claimed both top honors at the Braford breed judging during the 138th Exposición Rural de Palermo, with the male "Fidel" and female "Sorpresa" being crowned Grand Champions.

The Winners

• "Fidel", a toro from La Dominga, is son of "Mitaí", the 2022 World Braford Congress champion, and a cow that was Reserve Grand Champion that same year. Source: lavozar
• "Sorpresa", a debutante cow from El Aljibe, arrived with a calf at foot and another in gestation. Source: clarin

Breeders' Perspectives

• Alejandro Lauret of La Dominga said the win is "the consequence of much work, much investment, and many years behind each animal" and noted Fidel will continue reproductive service at the CIAVT (Centro de Inseminación Artificial de Venado Tuerto). Source: clarin
• Marcelo Grosso of El Aljibe emphasized it is the cabaña's first Grand Champion after about 30 years of selection, calling it "the fruit of many years of effort" and highlighting his sons' active participation. Source: lavozar

Both breeders underscored the strength of the Braford breed in Argentina, with Grosso stating that Argentina's Braford is "among the best in the world." Source: clarin