VietNamNet Bridge – A healthy, fat dairy cow of Mr. Duong Van Noi has won the prize worth VND55 million ($2,500) for the title of Miss Cow Moc Chau 2013.

The “pageant” for dairy cows was held in Moc Chau plateau on October 14-15 by the Moc Chau Dairy Cow JSC.

 

 

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Duong Van Noi and his "Miss Cow." The contest attracted the participation of 532 families and 125 dairy cows, which were selected from more than 10,000 dairy cows through three qualifier rounds. The contest also attracted a lot of people in the area and tourists.

 

 

 

 

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The competition was a chance for cow breeders in the region to exchange their experiences and honor the best dairy cow breeders in Moc Chau, Son La province.

 

 

 

 

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A cow delivered a calf right at the competition, which is considered a lucky omen for the contest.

 

 

 

 

 

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Kids play with the newborn calf.

 

 

 

 

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Before the contest, the cows were “made-up” very carefully.

 

 

 

 

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This competition has become an annual festival of cow breeders in Moc Chau, which attracts a lot of tourists.

 

 

 

 

 

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Through the contest, Moc Chau is known as the largest center for dairy cow farming in the country.

 

 

 

 

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Farmer Duong Van Noi received bonus of VND55 million for his “Miss Cow,” No. 2771. The organizers also presented 25 other awards totaling up to VND800 million ($40,000).

VNE