Sunday, January 8, 2012

Gardon, a Blonde D'Aquitaine (Breed of Cow)

 Blonde D'Aquitaine - Stier
Gardon, 7 Jahre alt, Sohn von Tomnerre und Coquine, prasentiert von Jules Claverie, im Besitz von Maurice Lorroque aus Fousseret.  Mit 163 kg war Gardon der schwerste Stier des Salon de l'Agriculture 1998.
Salon de l'agriculture - Paris

Fotografien: Yann Arthus-Bertrand

loose translation:
Blonde D'Aquitaine - Taurus
Gardon, 7 years old, son of Tomnerre and Coquine, presented by Jules Claverie, owned by Maurice Lorroque from Fousseret. With 163 kg was the heaviest bull Gardon of the Salon de l'Agriculture 1998.
Salon de l'agriculture - Paris

Photography: Yann Arthus-Bertrand

postmarked in 2011 with two Germany stamps

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This is either one very small woman, or it is the biggest cow I've ever seen!

Blonde d'Aquitaine is a breed of beef cattle originating in south west of France. They were predominantly work animals until the end of the Second World War. This resulted in their muscle development, hardiness and docility. They were always hardy lean animals with light but strong bone structure.
Germany (Deutschland) Stamp 2011 
Till Eulenspiegel 55
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Till Eulenspiegel was a trickster figure originating in Middle Low German folklore. 
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Germay (Deutschland) 'Tagetes' Flower stamp - 20

3 comments:

Chris Overstreet said...

I think "stier" is actually "steer" -- but if you're a Taurus in Germany, you're actually a "Steer".

Wow, that's a lot of beef.

Miguel said...

it's a huge cow! WOW

Faiza said...

I love this card!!!