Sommet de l'Elevage, Cournon-D'auvergne

Leading European forum for livestock professionals, the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE in Clermont-Ferrand/Cournon is one of the largest international trade shows specialising in livestock production. In 2012, it is estimated that more than 1, 250 exhibitors and 80, 000 professional visitors, including 3, 300 from abroad, will be present at the exhibition. Located at the heart of the Massif Central, in the largest beef cattle breeding region in Europe, the SOMMET is a business forum primarily devoted to showing animals. In 2012, more than 2, 000 animals of high genetic value will be presented at the show (22 French and European cattle breeds, 26 sheep breeds, 16 horse breeds, etc.). Every year the show, which is a veritable platform for agricultural policy, is inaugurated by the most important representatives of the state who come to meet the professionals from the agricultural sector. For 3 days, the SOMMET DE L'ELEVAGE offers a wide-ranging programme including visits to farms, professional events, demonstrations of quality and several conferences and symposia dealing with agricultural current affairs.