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EVENTS

EuroTier 2024: “TopTierTreff” - International
marketplace for top genetics

The$TopTierTreff$feature$at$EuroTier$2024,$a$live$show$pre6 on two days. The hereditary strengths and performance potential
senting$live$cattle$breeds$in$Hall$11,$is$a$must$for$German$and$ of proven daughter o!spring from genome tested top bulls will be
international$breeders.$From$12$to$15$November,$leading$Ger6 demonstrated live as individual animals and in groups, providing
man$ and$ international$ breeding$ companies$ and$ organizations$ visitors with comprehensive information for their selection decision.
from$the$dairy$and$beef$cattle$sector$will$be$presenting$breeds$ Targeted mating promises high-performance and healthy cattle and
at$ the$ exhibition$ grounds$ in$ Hanover,$ Germany.$ The$ Holstein$ are a prerequisite for the success of this part of the farm business.
Frisian,$ Angler$ and$ Braunvieh$ dairy$ cattle$ breeds$ will$ be$ pre6
During the stage presentation of bulls, heifers, cows, suckler cows
sented$alongside$the$dual6purpose$breeds$Fleckvieh,$Grauvieh$ and calves of di!erent breeds, questions about suckler cow husband-
and$ Pinzgauer.$ Beef$ cattle$ breeds$ include$ Angus,$ Charolais,$ ry, intensive beef production and extensive robust cattle husbandry
Galloway,$Hereford$and$Wagyu.$Visitors$will$also$be$able$to$see$ will be explored in-depth.
German$and$international$sheep$and$goat$breeds$as$well$as$a$
Noriker$horse.$ Presentation of international sheep and goat breeds
The presentation of the wide range of live animals will contribute Responding to the increased visitor interest in sheep and goat
to meeting the increasing demand from breeders from all over the breeding EuroTier 2024 will once again provide a platform for these
world for comprehensive and up-to-date information on cattle ge- small ruminants on the TopTierTre! stage this year.
netics. The participating companies and organizations will provide Due to the current prevalence of bluetongue disease, only ani-
information in blocks focusing on one breed at a time. On the Top- mals of the a!ected species that have been vaccinated against blue-
TierTre! stage, the characteristics and traits of the breed will be pre- tongue will be exhibited at the trade fair.
sented including performance, longevity, health and other advan-
tages as well as hereditability. Exhibitors will provide supplementary Specialist program on the TopTierTreff stage
information at their stands in Hall 11, where the live breeding animals In addition to the presentation of the breeding animals, individual
are integrated for close-up inspection and subsequent discussions. time slots are dedicated to expert presentations and discussions on
Comprehensive animal presentations topics covering breeding, dairy and meat production, rounding o!
the content of the stage program.
A varied stage program will be o!ered to visitors from 10.00 a.m.
on each day of the four days of the exhibition: Breeding animals and Presentations in English will take place on Wednesday and Thurs-
o!spring of the various dairy breeds will be presented several times day afternoons. International guests are also welcome at the TopTi-
a day on the TopTierTre! stage with live commentary by experts from erTre! at any time and can follow the translation into English via an
the relevant breeding organizations, in German daily and in English additional monitor. Circle 42 on enquiry card

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