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0:00:02 > 0:00:04- COWBELLS RING
0:00:13 > 0:00:15- These are Salers cattle.
0:00:16 > 0:00:20- They're native to the Cantal area - in central France.
0:00:20 > 0:00:23- They're quiet and docile cattle - as a breed.
0:00:23 > 0:00:25- They calve easily.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28- Their coats - are a distinctive red colour.
0:00:28 > 0:00:31- They're a very special breed.
0:00:36 > 0:00:38- This is the village of Salers - in France.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42- The village gave its name - to the Salers breed of cattle.
0:00:43 > 0:00:44- In the 19th century...
0:00:44 > 0:00:50- ..a man named Tyssandier d'Escous - set about improving the breed.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- He was a lecturer - at an agricultural college.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58- Today, these cattle - are found all over the world.
0:00:58 > 0:01:02- They can even be found - here and there in Wales.
0:01:02 > 0:01:04- This herd is in Eifionydd.
0:01:06 > 0:01:11- September 2012
0:01:12 > 0:01:17- Harri and Sioned Pritchard - and their daughter, Laura Jane...
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- ..live at Llwyn Gwyn Farm - near Llangybi in Eifionydd.
0:01:21 > 0:01:26- Harri runs a business laying - water pipes and electricity cables.
0:01:26 > 0:01:30- The family also keeps a herd - of Salers cattle.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35- They've grown well.
0:01:36 > 0:01:37- They're young cattle, are they?
0:01:37 > 0:01:38- They're young cattle, are they?- - Yes.
0:01:39 > 0:01:42- They calved at two years old, - in March and April.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- They're very nice calves.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- They produce plenty of milk.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- They've been treated well - as heifers.
0:01:53 > 0:01:57- As a breed, they don't require - much concentrated feeding.
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- They're just given silage.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- We're starting - to creep-feed these calves now.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07- We'll be weaning these calves - soon...
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- ..so that the heifers - can regain their strength.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- Do you have to check on them - every day?
0:02:14 > 0:02:17- Yes - that applies to any animal.
0:02:17 > 0:02:21- They must be checked every day - to make sure everything's alright.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24- That's what I like about animals.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27- I've been with animals all my life.
0:02:27 > 0:02:31- But this breed - doesn't need much work.
0:02:32 > 0:02:36- Are they placid cattle to work with?
0:02:36 > 0:02:38- Yes.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41- They're very good-natured cattle.
0:02:41 > 0:02:46- You become very attached to them - because they so good-natured.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48- They appear to be very quiet.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- That young bull came from France.
0:02:51 > 0:02:53- He has very good hindquarters.
0:02:53 > 0:02:55- He's a good size.
0:02:55 > 0:02:56- He's 14 months old.
0:02:57 > 0:03:03- We've bought all our bulls from - France, and they've served well.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- We haven't had problems - with any of them.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- They have good feet - - they're good all-round.
0:03:10 > 0:03:12- When did you establish the herd?
0:03:12 > 0:03:18- Harri had been keeping Salers - crosses for 16 or 17 years.
0:03:18 > 0:03:24- We went to France in 2004 with - the aim of starting a pedigree herd.
0:03:26 > 0:03:30- We came home with 16 heifers - and two bulls.
0:03:30 > 0:03:35- We brought them home - in January 2005.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37- Since then, we haven't looked back.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- We've been back to France - several times since then.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- How difficult is it - to bring them from France?
0:03:45 > 0:03:47- It's not very difficult.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51- Blood tests and tests for blue - tongue are carried out in France.
0:03:51 > 0:03:56- They're tested again - when they're brought to Britain.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58- Everything's been fine.
0:03:58 > 0:04:03- In France, this breed - is particularly prized for its milk.
0:04:04 > 0:04:06- They're kept as a dairy breed.
0:04:06 > 0:04:09- It's possible, - but not so much nowadays.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- Charolais and Lims - are muscular cattle...
0:04:12 > 0:04:14- ..but these are more...
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- They're suckler cows.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18- That's what we need in this country.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21- Breeding stock is in short supply.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25- It's the same situation - with Welsh Black cattle.
0:04:25 > 0:04:29- These cows are very similar - - they're good milk producers.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- The quality of the milk is good too.
0:04:33 > 0:04:40- They're used to breed calves - on quite poor land in France.
0:04:40 > 0:04:44- I like nothing better - than to walk around the cattle.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49- In summer, our daughter, Laura, - comes with me.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- We hope she'll take interest - in them, like Harri and me.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09- Was Harri born here?
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- Yes, Harri and his brother, Rhys.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- Harri's mother - was born and raised here too.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- Harri's family built the house.
0:05:17 > 0:05:22- You're currently putting new roofs - on the outbuildings.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26- Two of the men - had free time last week.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28- Whenever it's windy or rainy...
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- ..Harri's mother becomes worried - about the roofs.
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- It was a good opportunity - to put the men to work.
0:05:36 > 0:05:41- A lot of Harri's time - is taken up with his business.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44- Yes, it takes up most of his days.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48- He loves Sundays, - when he can stay at home.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50- And you keep an eye on the cattle?
0:05:50 > 0:05:52- Yes.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- If we need to do anything - with the cattle...
0:05:55 > 0:05:59- ..we do it on Sundays, - when both of us are at home...
0:05:59 > 0:06:03- ..and we have a good yahoo and shout - at the same time!
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- I like the yahoo!
0:06:05 > 0:06:09- We don't have time to eat, - when Harri's at home on Sundays.
0:06:09 > 0:06:13- It's nice that you share - the same interests.
0:06:13 > 0:06:14- Your daughter, too.
0:06:14 > 0:06:18- Children don't - become interested in things...
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- ..unless their parents are involved.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25- It's no use pushing anyone - to do anything.
0:06:28 > 0:06:32- Harri, your work often takes you - away from home during the week.
0:06:33 > 0:06:37- I have plenty to do without - having to worry about the cattle.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41- Some mornings, I don't have time - to look at the cattle...
0:06:41 > 0:06:45- ..because I have to be somewhere - by a certain time.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48- Your work involves water and pipes, - doesn't it?
0:06:49 > 0:06:52- Yes, and we've been working - with BT, telecom...
0:06:52 > 0:06:55- ..and Scottish Power.
0:06:55 > 0:06:59- We've worked a lot - with the water company recently.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- Do you work locally, - or further afield?
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- I work locally, - but also in Anglesey...
0:07:07 > 0:07:09- ..and as far south as Aberystwyth.
0:07:09 > 0:07:12- I'm sure you get paid well - in Aberystwyth!
0:07:12 > 0:07:14- It costs money to get there!
0:07:15 > 0:07:16- Well said!
0:07:17 > 0:07:21- There are herds of Salers cattle - all over the world.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- The breed originated in France...
0:07:24 > 0:07:28- ..and France is the best place - to go and see these cattle.
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- Harri and Sioned - want to buy another bull...
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- ..and they're about to visit - the Salers area.
0:07:35 > 0:07:40- It's an opportunity for us to join - them and learn more about the breed.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44- How many times have you - been to France, over the years?
0:07:44 > 0:07:46- Do you go every year?
0:07:47 > 0:07:48- We've missed a few years.
0:07:49 > 0:07:52- That's right - - we didn't go there last year.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55- This year, I've been there twice.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57- I took Laura to Euro Disney!
0:07:58 > 0:08:00- But we've been...
0:08:00 > 0:08:02- But we've been...- - It costs money to keep her happy!
0:08:03 > 0:08:05- I didn't go!
0:08:09 > 0:08:13- We visited Normandy - shortly before the show.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16- In early June.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- It's a very old breed, isn't it?
0:08:18 > 0:08:20- Yes.
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- In France, they're keen - to keep the horns.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25- They don't remove the horns.
0:08:26 > 0:08:31- Horns add character, but it makes - more sense to remove them.
0:08:31 > 0:08:32- Yes.
0:08:32 > 0:08:36- In France, they judge - an animal's character...
0:08:36 > 0:08:38- ..by the way the horns grow.
0:08:39 > 0:08:43- It's an indicator - of an animal's health too.
0:08:44 > 0:08:47- All I can say - is France, here we come!
0:08:47 > 0:08:49- Great, off we go!
0:08:49 > 0:08:50- Excellent!
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0:09:07 > 0:09:11- The first leg of our journey - to France was a flight to Limoges.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14- We drove south - for an hour and a half...
0:09:14 > 0:09:18- ..and ascended into the mountains, - to the Cantal area...
0:09:19 > 0:09:22- ..where we first saw Salers cattle.
0:09:30 > 0:09:35- I'm watching the man in front - of me - I think he's on holiday.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- I'm more used - to automatic transmission.
0:09:39 > 0:09:43- Changing from automatic to manual - is tricky.
0:09:43 > 0:09:47- Keeping on the correct side - of the road is the main thing!
0:09:47 > 0:09:50- But I want to look - at the surroundings!
0:10:05 > 0:10:08- The Salers breed - is one of the oldest in the world.
0:10:08 > 0:10:13- The first things that strikes one - is the sound of the bells.
0:10:13 > 0:10:14- COWBELLS RING
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- The sound of the cowbells - is amazing.
0:10:19 > 0:10:22- I'm sure it goes on day after day.
0:10:23 > 0:10:24- Yes, day after day.
0:10:24 > 0:10:29- Initially, it tends to deafen you, - but you become used to it.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31- These cattle have horns.
0:10:31 > 0:10:35- Generally, in France, - this breed retains its horns.
0:10:35 > 0:10:39- It's traditional - to leave the horns on the cattle.
0:10:41 > 0:10:47- In my opinion, they'd look - a lot better without the horns.
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- The horns are too long - and rather shapeless.
0:10:52 > 0:10:53- Yes, that's true.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- But in France, - that's regarded as heresy.
0:10:57 > 0:11:01- It's heresy to remove the horns - from the cattle.
0:11:01 > 0:11:03- I've had a good look at them.
0:11:04 > 0:11:08- They're nice cows, and you can tell - they'd make good mothers...
0:11:09 > 0:11:11- ..unlike other Continental breeds.
0:11:11 > 0:11:15- They have a wide pelvis, - and they produce a lot of milk.
0:11:15 > 0:11:17- Nice heads too.
0:11:18 > 0:11:20- I glad I've come!
0:11:20 > 0:11:22- We're more used to polled cattle...
0:11:23 > 0:11:28- ..so it's something of a shock to - see these cattle with their horns.
0:11:28 > 0:11:32- We've imported bulls with horns, - but no-one likes them much.
0:11:33 > 0:11:36- The horns are long, too - - they look dangerous.
0:11:36 > 0:11:37- Yes!
0:11:38 > 0:11:42- If they started running, - those bells would be deafening!
0:11:42 > 0:11:45- They make the most noise - when they graze.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47- The bells are traditional.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49- They've retained the tradition...
0:11:50 > 0:11:53- ..but it's more prevalent - in the mountains.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57- When fogs descend, - people would listen for the bells.
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- It helped people - to locate their cattle.
0:12:01 > 0:12:07- They wouldn't be able to see - the cattle in fog, otherwise.
0:12:07 > 0:12:11- It's good to see these cattle - in their natural habitat.
0:12:12 > 0:12:17- We visited an ancient farm - managed by the Parsoire family...
0:12:17 > 0:12:20- ..near the village of Pleaux - in Cantal.
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- It amazes me, the amount of trees - that have been felled.
0:12:26 > 0:12:29- They must have very cold winters - in this area.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31- They grow trees for firewood...
0:12:32 > 0:12:35- ..and they start stockpiling - early in the year.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- I've never seen central heating - in any farmhouses.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42- It's not as if trees - are in short supply.
0:12:43 > 0:12:45- We need to make a turning here.
0:12:46 > 0:12:47- We want to go that way.
0:12:47 > 0:12:48- Do you remember the way?
0:12:48 > 0:12:50- Do you remember the way?- - Yes.
0:12:53 > 0:12:54- The engine's stalled!
0:12:59 > 0:13:01- What a car!
0:13:02 > 0:13:04- It's a hell of a car!
0:13:04 > 0:13:06- I'm used to an automatic.
0:13:06 > 0:13:11- When you squeeze the brake, - it judders terribly!
0:13:14 > 0:13:18- The power steering - thought I wanted to go straight on!
0:13:18 > 0:13:20- I'll have to be careful.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22- There's a ditch on this side.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- Is there?
0:13:24 > 0:13:27- I'm not used to sitting - on this side.
0:13:30 > 0:13:33- Are you sure - we're going the right way?
0:13:33 > 0:13:36- I'm sure we are - don't worry, Dai!
0:13:40 > 0:13:43- Your jeans - seem to have got darker!
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- I'm starting to sweat too!
0:13:57 > 0:13:58- COWBELLS RING
0:14:05 > 0:14:08- It's five o'clock - - time for milking.
0:14:09 > 0:14:10- The bells are ringing.
0:14:11 > 0:14:14- Fifty Salers cows - are moving swiftly.
0:14:15 > 0:14:18- Each cow - has her own individual name.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21- Calves are given the same name - as their mother.
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- This family has won many prizes - at Salers shows.
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- ..over the years.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- You know, these bells would...
0:14:38 > 0:14:39- ..they'd get on my nerves!
0:14:40 > 0:14:41- You get used to them.
0:14:42 > 0:14:46- You have to admit, - there's a lot of work involved.
0:14:46 > 0:14:50- All the cows - are secured with chains.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53- In here and in the stable.
0:14:53 > 0:14:58- And those huge calves must be hauled - in, each time the cows are milked.
0:14:58 > 0:15:00- Yes, to suckle the cows.
0:15:00 > 0:15:03- They put salt on the calves' backs.
0:15:04 > 0:15:09- After the calf has suckled, - the cow licks the salt.
0:15:11 > 0:15:12- It's good for the cow.
0:15:12 > 0:15:14- It's good for the cow.- - Yes, and it keeps the calf happy.
0:15:15 > 0:15:20- The allow the calves to suckle - from one teat...
0:15:20 > 0:15:24- ..then they turn the calves around - and tie them up.
0:15:24 > 0:15:26- And they're huge calves!
0:15:27 > 0:15:31- Salers cows must have their calf - standing next to them...
0:15:32 > 0:15:35- ..in order for the milk - to be released.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39- The practice of milking Salers cows - has gone on for 1,000 years...
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- ..but they must still - have their calves beside them.
0:15:44 > 0:15:46- I was reading a paper yesterday.
0:15:46 > 0:15:51- It said there are 200,000 - Salers cattle in France...
0:15:51 > 0:15:55- ..but only 3,000 of those - are used as dairy cows.
0:15:55 > 0:15:58- Most are kept as suckler cattle.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03- The cows are milked - at 5.00am and 5.00pm.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- This area isn't suitable - for raising beef cattle.
0:16:08 > 0:16:11- The quality of the grass - isn't very good.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- We'd call it weedy.
0:16:14 > 0:16:16- It's very weedy.
0:16:21 > 0:16:25- This is the strangest milking method - I've ever seen.
0:16:25 > 0:16:31- It's a traditional French method, - and it has to be done in this way.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34- It's extremely labour-intensive.
0:16:34 > 0:16:35- The calves are so big.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38- This is a very old farm.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41- It's like travelling back in time.
0:16:42 > 0:16:46- I don't think I'd ever - seen this method before...
0:16:46 > 0:16:49- ..but my father would certainly - have seen it.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- I'm not saying - I'm exactly young, though!
0:16:56 > 0:16:58- They don't even wash the udders.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01- The clusters go straight on.
0:17:02 > 0:17:03- They use old units.
0:17:04 > 0:17:06- There are cobwebs everywhere.
0:17:07 > 0:17:08- In Britain...
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- Apparently, the bells - all have different tones.
0:17:12 > 0:17:17- When you listen, you can make out - the different tones.
0:17:17 > 0:17:21- Yes, some are higher than others, - and some are lower.
0:17:22 > 0:17:24- They all make a different sound...
0:17:25 > 0:17:29- ..and if a farmer is trying - to locate a particular cow...
0:17:30 > 0:17:32- ..he listens for a particular tone.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36- It's not just one or two cows, - though.
0:17:36 > 0:17:37- It's a large herd.
0:17:37 > 0:17:40- It's a large herd.- - And everyone's working very hard.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42- Extremely hard.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45- The focus is on the calves, - rather then the milk.
0:17:45 > 0:17:48- The milk is regarded as a bonus...
0:17:48 > 0:17:52- ..and it's used - to make a particular type of cheese.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56- The cows aren't under any stress - at all.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- They don't fidget - while they're being milked.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- Only one of the cows has dunged.
0:18:03 > 0:18:05- Yes, since we've been here.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- This was a real eye-opener for me.
0:18:12 > 0:18:16- To lead these large calves, - they just grab them by one ear.
0:18:17 > 0:18:20- Our headmaster used to do that - to us at school!
0:18:29 > 0:18:31- It's like brandy!
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- It's amazing hay.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- Imagine leading these calves - in and out...
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- ..every morning and every evening.
0:18:39 > 0:18:42- Some of those calves are huge.
0:18:44 > 0:18:47- I haven't seen much silage - on these farms.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- The weather here must be better - than the weather at home.
0:18:51 > 0:18:53- This hay is coarse, isn't it?
0:18:55 > 0:18:59- Concentrated feed isn't used much - - calves are fed on fresh milk.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01- It suits them well.
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- The calves wear bells too.
0:19:04 > 0:19:06- The calves wear bells too.- - So they get used to them.
0:19:06 > 0:19:12- It reminds me women on farms, - many years ago.
0:19:12 > 0:19:14- The woman here works very hard.
0:19:14 > 0:19:15- The woman here works very hard.- - Just like Sioned!
0:19:15 > 0:19:17- That's right!
0:19:18 > 0:19:21- I notice - you didn't say that very loudly!
0:19:22 > 0:19:23- In case she heard you!
0:19:24 > 0:19:28- What are these people like - when it comes to buying and selling?
0:19:29 > 0:19:32- It would help a lot - if we could speak French.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- But there are people, - called technicians...
0:19:36 > 0:19:41- ..who work for the breed society, - and they're very helpful.
0:19:41 > 0:19:44- We've also bought - directly from farms...
0:19:45 > 0:19:47- ..striking a deal with the farmer.
0:19:57 > 0:20:00- They're glad to see people - coming here.
0:20:03 > 0:20:07- They rely a lot - on exporting these animals.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- It's a country - with fairly high costs.
0:20:12 > 0:20:17- They export their cattle - to countries like Italy and so on...
0:20:17 > 0:20:21- ..and they import lambs - from countries like the UK...
0:20:21 > 0:20:23- ..and thank goodness they do so.
0:20:24 > 0:20:25- But it's quite costly.
0:20:27 > 0:20:31- We haven't seen a single field - that's too heavily stocked.
0:20:31 > 0:20:35- The grazing may be poor, - but they don't overstock the fields.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38- There's plenty of land available.
0:20:38 > 0:20:41- And they don't waste any land.
0:20:41 > 0:20:43- Every corner is grazed.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- Good gracious, what a bend!
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- Good gracious!
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- We're going back the way we came!
0:21:00 > 0:21:03- Meeting these people was a pleasure.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- We had some - very enjoyable experiences.
0:21:07 > 0:21:10- The villages are delightful.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- These people - would sell you anything.
0:21:13 > 0:21:18- This is an interesting little place, - without too many people around.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- That's right.
0:21:20 > 0:21:22- This shop sells all kinds of things.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24- This shop sells all kinds of things.- - They're selling different meats.
0:21:25 > 0:21:26- Bonsoir, Madame!
0:21:26 > 0:21:28- Lady and gentlemen, good afternoon.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- Lady and gentlemen, good afternoon.- - Good afternoon.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32- I like the hat.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34- From Salers?
0:21:34 > 0:21:37- This cheese is produced in Auvergne.
0:21:37 > 0:21:38- Yes, that's it.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40- If you want.
0:21:41 > 0:21:42- Very nice.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- Very nice.- - What do you think about the cheese?
0:21:45 > 0:21:46- Do you like it?
0:21:46 > 0:21:48- Do you like it?- - Wonderful.
0:21:48 > 0:21:49- Beautiful.
0:21:50 > 0:21:51- Very tasty, no?
0:21:51 > 0:21:53- Do you speak Welsh?
0:21:53 > 0:21:54- Do you speak Welsh?- - No, I don't speak Welsh.
0:21:55 > 0:21:59- I speak English, Spanish and French, - a little Italian, and German.
0:22:00 > 0:22:01- Welsh next!
0:22:03 > 0:22:05- Can I take them back in the plane?
0:22:05 > 0:22:07- I'm going bzzz - a plane?
0:22:08 > 0:22:09- It will be very difficult.
0:22:09 > 0:22:10- It will be very difficult.- - Thank you.
0:22:11 > 0:22:13- For you - of Salers.
0:22:14 > 0:22:14- And this as well?
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- And this as well?- - This is cheese from Salers.
0:22:19 > 0:22:21- You're very kind.
0:22:21 > 0:22:22- Everybody here.
0:22:22 > 0:22:23- Everybody here.- - Everybody, yes.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26- I will share with them, yes!
0:22:26 > 0:22:28- She knows what makes me tick!
0:22:28 > 0:22:29- Ta-ta!
0:22:29 > 0:22:31- Ta-ta!- - Bye-bye! Thank you very much!
0:22:39 > 0:22:41- They present everything so well.
0:22:42 > 0:22:43- Look at that butcher.
0:22:43 > 0:22:45- Where's Sioned?
0:22:45 > 0:22:46- Where's Sioned?- - I'm coming!
0:22:48 > 0:22:51- I've no opportunity to do anything.
0:22:52 > 0:22:54- Is today a half-day?
0:22:54 > 0:22:56- Some of the shops are closed.
0:22:56 > 0:23:00- I think they open and close - as they wish.
0:23:00 > 0:23:02- Are they having a siesta?
0:23:02 > 0:23:04- Probably.
0:23:04 > 0:23:07- It's ten past three - and they haven't got up!
0:23:09 > 0:23:10- I have to take one of these home!
0:23:10 > 0:23:12- I have to take one of these home!- - It would be great for Ella.
0:23:13 > 0:23:14- What a nice little calf.
0:23:14 > 0:23:16- Let's go in.
0:23:19 > 0:23:20- MOOING SOUND
0:23:22 > 0:23:23- She wants it back!
0:23:23 > 0:23:25- She misses her calf!
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0:23:42 > 0:23:45- The weather here is interesting.
0:23:45 > 0:23:48- There was a white hoar frost - when we arrived.
0:23:49 > 0:23:53- It's now between 10.30am and - 11.00am, and the sun is scorching.
0:23:53 > 0:23:58- It's an interesting area, typical - of what you find in these mountains.
0:23:58 > 0:24:03- An interesting village, with a farm - at the centre of the village.
0:24:04 > 0:24:06- COWBELLS RING
0:24:08 > 0:24:12- This farm is near the village - of St Bonnet de Salers.
0:24:12 > 0:24:16- A new couple, - Olivier and Christelle...
0:24:17 > 0:24:19- ..are renting Ruzolles farm.
0:24:20 > 0:24:25- They bought the herd from the - previous owner, who has retired.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29- I must say, - I can't tell the difference...
0:24:30 > 0:24:33- ..between the dairy breed - and the beef breed.
0:24:33 > 0:24:38- It's a consistent breed, the same - cow is used for both purposes.
0:24:39 > 0:24:42- It's always been - a dual-purpose animal.
0:24:42 > 0:24:43- Like the old Friesians.
0:24:43 > 0:24:44- Like the old Friesians.- - Yes.
0:24:45 > 0:24:48- I noticed one black cow - with a black calf...
0:24:48 > 0:24:51- ..but you don't often see - black Salers cattle.
0:24:51 > 0:24:53- No, not very often at all.
0:24:53 > 0:24:59- Apparently, one in every 2,500 - Salers cattle is naturally black.
0:24:59 > 0:25:02- It's strange - - among Welsh Black cattle...
0:25:02 > 0:25:07- ..older bloodlines are likely - to produce red offspring.
0:25:07 > 0:25:13- These are red cattle, but the older - bloodlines produce black offspring.
0:25:13 > 0:25:17- They used to be either black or red, - many years ago.
0:25:18 > 0:25:19- That's right.
0:25:19 > 0:25:22- A decision was made - that they should be red.
0:25:23 > 0:25:27- Perhaps something similar happened - with Welsh Black cattle.
0:25:27 > 0:25:29- Exactly.
0:25:29 > 0:25:32- One thing I've noticed - with this breed...
0:25:33 > 0:25:37- ..is that the male calves show - more class than the female calves.
0:25:37 > 0:25:40- At what age do they wean the calves?
0:25:40 > 0:25:44- They'll be weaning these calves - in a month's time...
0:25:44 > 0:25:49- ..when the calves are nine months - old and weighing about 400kg.
0:25:49 > 0:25:51- Have some of them been sold?
0:25:52 > 0:25:55- I'm sure they have customers - every year.
0:25:55 > 0:25:58- Most of them are sold for breeding.
0:25:59 > 0:26:06- The rest will be sold - to restaurants and similar places.
0:26:06 > 0:26:07- They're a good shape.
0:26:07 > 0:26:08- They're a good shape.- - Yes.
0:26:09 > 0:26:11- They have good coats too.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14- We're quite high above sea level.
0:26:14 > 0:26:19- We're not far - from the village of Salers.
0:26:20 > 0:26:23- We're up in the Cantal mountains.
0:26:24 > 0:26:26- I've seen several nice bulls.
0:26:28 > 0:26:30- Perhaps we could convert you!
0:26:31 > 0:26:34- You have a chance - - there's one black cow here!
0:26:35 > 0:26:37- If I may say so...
0:26:37 > 0:26:40- ..the horns - suit the black cow better.
0:26:41 > 0:26:43- Her horns are a better shape.
0:26:44 > 0:26:46- This is a herd of 60 to 70 animals.
0:26:46 > 0:26:48- This is a herd of 60 to 70 animals.- - I think so.
0:26:48 > 0:26:52- Half the herd is here - - the cows with male calves.
0:26:52 > 0:26:55- It's one of the larger herds, - I'd say.
0:26:55 > 0:26:59- The previous owner worked for years - to build the herd.
0:27:00 > 0:27:02- He won many prizes at major shows.
0:27:02 > 0:27:04- Yes, quite a few.
0:27:04 > 0:27:09- The previous owner is still keen, - despite renting out his farm...
0:27:09 > 0:27:12- ..and having sold the herd.
0:27:12 > 0:27:14- The work continues.
0:27:14 > 0:27:17- But this isn't - how we do things at home.
0:27:18 > 0:27:22- The owner had such regard for his - herd that he sold it intact.
0:27:22 > 0:27:26- It's nice to see him - helping the young man.
0:27:26 > 0:27:27- That's right.
0:27:29 > 0:27:31- The old know, the young suppose.
0:27:31 > 0:27:33- Indeed.
0:27:37 > 0:27:40- I like the fact - that they're so placid.
0:27:41 > 0:27:42- They're very placid.
0:27:42 > 0:27:44- The farmer asked me...
0:27:44 > 0:27:49- ..what I thought was most important - about Welsh Black cattle.
0:27:50 > 0:27:52- I said the teats, to begin with.
0:27:52 > 0:27:54- Calves must be able to suckle.
0:27:54 > 0:27:57- They must also be good-tempered.
0:27:57 > 0:28:00- Everything else can be improved.
0:28:00 > 0:28:03- Quietness is important.
0:28:03 > 0:28:07- When was the herd book established?
0:28:07 > 0:28:08- A hundred years ago.
0:28:09 > 0:28:10- Really?
0:28:10 > 0:28:15- It was established by a man - called Tyssandier d'Escous...
0:28:15 > 0:28:16- ..who came from Salers.
0:28:17 > 0:28:20- He taught - at an agricultural college.
0:28:20 > 0:28:24- He was the person who decided - that red cattle were the best.
0:28:24 > 0:28:28- Consequently, Salers cattle - were bred to be red.
0:28:28 > 0:28:30- No other breeds were brought in.
0:28:31 > 0:28:33- They bred from existing herds.
0:28:33 > 0:28:36- That's when the herd book - was established.
0:28:36 > 0:28:40- That explains - why there are so few black cattle.
0:28:41 > 0:28:44- They're trying to breed them out, - as it were.
0:28:44 > 0:28:48- They've managed to breed them out - to a large degree.
0:28:48 > 0:28:52- Just one cow in every 2,500 - is black.
0:28:52 > 0:28:54- This is all very interesting.
0:28:55 > 0:28:59- Breeding is interesting, whether - it's sheep, horses or cattle.
0:29:00 > 0:29:03- It's something to think about - when you can't sleep...
0:29:04 > 0:29:06- ..instead of price per kilo.
0:29:06 > 0:29:08- A COW MOOS
0:29:09 > 0:29:11- I'll tell you one thing.
0:29:11 > 0:29:12- I love these calves.
0:29:13 > 0:29:14- They're very good.
0:29:15 > 0:29:17- Good gracious!
0:29:17 > 0:29:22- They're the best you'd see anywhere, - these cross-bred calves.
0:29:22 > 0:29:23- Nine months old?
0:29:23 > 0:29:25- Nine months old?- - Nine months, yes.
0:29:25 > 0:29:29- When they sell them, they weigh - between 450 and 500 kilos.
0:29:29 > 0:29:31- That's what they say.
0:29:31 > 0:29:33- They'll be sold next month.
0:29:33 > 0:29:35- And the price is 1,400 Euro.
0:29:36 > 0:29:38- At the age of nine months.
0:29:40 > 0:29:43- Of course, the female calves - are elsewhere.
0:29:43 > 0:29:44- These are male calves.
0:29:45 > 0:29:49- These cows don't seem to have - any problems with calving.
0:29:49 > 0:29:51- That's what's so good about them.
0:29:51 > 0:29:55- We chose to keep them - because they calve so easily.
0:29:55 > 0:30:00- They've produced these big Charolais - calves with such good bone.
0:30:01 > 0:30:04- We're 1,000 feet above sea level.
0:30:04 > 0:30:05- It's 1,000 metres.
0:30:05 > 0:30:08- There's snow all through winter.
0:30:08 > 0:30:12- Yes - the temperature falls - to minus 20 degrees.
0:30:12 > 0:30:16- Salers cows have a relatively short - gestation period.
0:30:17 > 0:30:21- Many breeds have a gestation period - that's 10 to 14 days longer...
0:30:22 > 0:30:24- ..which means the calves are larger.
0:30:25 > 0:30:28- Calves grow a great deal - in the final weeks.
0:30:28 > 0:30:33- It must be said, these cows - eat all through the year.
0:30:33 > 0:30:38- They're not given high protein feed - to push them on.
0:30:39 > 0:30:41- They eat natural food.
0:30:41 > 0:30:45- They're tied by the neck - in that little shed - 20 cows.
0:30:45 > 0:30:48- They eat hay - that's harvested at home.
0:30:48 > 0:30:51- With the price of feed nowadays...
0:30:51 > 0:30:54- ..I think these farmers - have the right idea.
0:30:54 > 0:30:57- The breed is growing in popularity.
0:30:57 > 0:31:00- There's a market for them overseas.
0:31:00 > 0:31:03- Yes, French farmers rely on exports.
0:31:04 > 0:31:07- These calves will be sold to Italy.
0:31:07 > 0:31:10- Italy buys a million French calves.
0:31:10 > 0:31:13- Newly weaned calves bound for Italy.
0:31:13 > 0:31:15- That's a lot of money.
0:31:15 > 0:31:16- Yes!
0:31:16 > 0:31:18- Yes!- - Without much work.
0:31:28 > 0:31:31- In Wales, we're familiar - with farmers' markets...
0:31:32 > 0:31:34- ..that are held in many towns.
0:31:34 > 0:31:38- In France, we visited - a very special market in Mauriac...
0:31:39 > 0:31:42- ..which is located - in the centre of the Cantal region.
0:31:56 > 0:31:57- How much?
0:32:01 > 0:32:02- Change?
0:32:04 > 0:32:05- Change?
0:32:06 > 0:32:08- I have a ram sale when I get home.
0:32:08 > 0:32:12- This is great - - I've never seen anything as good.
0:32:12 > 0:32:13- It'll lift the fleece.
0:32:13 > 0:32:14- It'll lift the fleece.- - That's right.
0:32:15 > 0:32:17- It feels good in your hand.
0:32:17 > 0:32:18- He's fetched some paper.
0:32:18 > 0:32:20- He's fetched some paper.- - Merci, merci beaucoup.
0:32:28 > 0:32:31- I've never seen so much cheese - in one place.
0:32:31 > 0:32:33- There's a lot of cheese.
0:32:33 > 0:32:37- The Salers and Cantal cheeses - are the most popular cheeses.
0:32:38 > 0:32:40- She's cutting a piece for someone.
0:32:40 > 0:32:42- They have a dish...
0:32:42 > 0:32:48- ..that consists of potatoes - mixed with lots of melted cheese.
0:32:48 > 0:32:50- We're not used to such rich food.
0:32:51 > 0:32:54- They eat cheese - with every potato dish.
0:32:54 > 0:32:56- There's a dish called aligot...
0:32:56 > 0:33:01- ..which uses a cheese that's - produced in less than 24 hours.
0:33:01 > 0:33:05- The potatoes are sliced - and covered in melted cheese.
0:33:05 > 0:33:06- I had some yesterday.
0:33:06 > 0:33:07- I had some yesterday.- - It's really...
0:33:08 > 0:33:09- Heavy.
0:33:09 > 0:33:10- Heavy.- - Yes - too heavy for me.
0:33:15 > 0:33:17- They're selling fruit.
0:33:17 > 0:33:19- They look healthy, don't they?
0:33:19 > 0:33:23- There are lots of types of fruit - that we don't eat.
0:33:23 > 0:33:25- What are those?
0:33:25 > 0:33:26- Are they mushrooms?
0:33:26 > 0:33:28- Are they mushrooms?- - Toadstools, I think.
0:33:28 > 0:33:30- We'd never eat those.
0:33:30 > 0:33:32- But they know what to eat.
0:33:32 > 0:33:37- Mushrooms are very popular - at this time of year.
0:33:37 > 0:33:39- They're gathered in woodlands.
0:33:39 > 0:33:42- They serve them with various sauces.
0:33:44 > 0:33:46- They make very rich dishes.
0:33:46 > 0:33:49- I can't contemplate - eating this either.
0:33:49 > 0:33:51- It's like a sponge.
0:33:51 > 0:33:52- It's a toadstool.
0:33:52 > 0:33:55- You could use that as an umbrella!
0:33:56 > 0:33:57- That's quite possible!
0:34:07 > 0:34:09- This man's selling chickens.
0:34:10 > 0:34:11- Good gracious.
0:34:11 > 0:34:13- Look at these chickens.
0:34:14 > 0:34:16- They've left the heads on.
0:34:17 > 0:34:20- That hare has been to the dentist!
0:34:21 > 0:34:24- Its teeth are sparkling white!
0:34:24 > 0:34:27- Look at the hindquarters - on those hares.
0:34:27 > 0:34:29- There's plenty of meat on those.
0:34:30 > 0:34:32- I've never eaten hare.
0:34:33 > 0:34:34- Merci.
0:34:34 > 0:34:36- Look at these.
0:34:37 > 0:34:37- Look at the fat coming off them!
0:34:37 > 0:34:39- Look at the fat coming off them!- - It would make good gravy.
0:34:54 > 0:34:56- What's this?
0:34:56 > 0:34:57- Look, a tart.
0:34:58 > 0:34:59- It looks nice.
0:34:59 > 0:35:01- She makes them herself.
0:35:01 > 0:35:03- THE STALLHOLDERS SPEAK FRENCH
0:35:06 > 0:35:08- I wouldn't mind eating that.
0:35:08 > 0:35:10- Look at all that butter.
0:35:10 > 0:35:14- I've been trying to lose weight, - but I'll put it back on this week!
0:35:15 > 0:35:19- My stomach was stretched to bursting - yesterday.
0:35:19 > 0:35:20- Mm!
0:35:22 > 0:35:24- I'm full.
0:35:28 > 0:35:29- I could do without this!
0:35:33 > 0:35:34- That was very nice.
0:35:34 > 0:35:37- These look like the old hams - we had at home.
0:35:38 > 0:35:40- I believe they call this Parma ham.
0:35:41 > 0:35:43- I'm not too sure, though.
0:35:43 > 0:35:46- They cure it themselves - and allow it to hang.
0:35:46 > 0:35:49- I like this type of ham - more than anything else.
0:35:50 > 0:35:54- You can eat it any time of the day, - any day of the week.
0:35:56 > 0:35:58- THE STALLHOLDER SPEAKS FRENCH
0:35:58 > 0:36:00- Bonne chance.
0:36:00 > 0:36:01- Merci.
0:36:01 > 0:36:03- Jambon?
0:36:03 > 0:36:05- Jambon?
0:36:05 > 0:36:06- D'Auvergne.
0:36:06 > 0:36:08- D'Auvergne?
0:36:09 > 0:36:13- When he saw the way we were eating, - he moved the ham out of the way!
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0:36:38 > 0:36:41- If that's how they drive, - it could be dangerous.
0:36:42 > 0:36:43- We're in France, Dai!
0:36:46 > 0:36:48- We need to turn here.
0:36:48 > 0:36:51- We need to be - on the far side of the road.
0:36:53 > 0:36:57- The brake's in the middle - and the clutch is at the side.
0:36:57 > 0:36:58- Can you see on that side?
0:36:58 > 0:37:00- Can you see on that side?- - Yes, it's fine on this side.
0:37:01 > 0:37:02- THE ENGINE STALLS
0:37:09 > 0:37:12- I've never seen a car like this one.
0:37:12 > 0:37:14- And they say women are bad drivers!
0:37:18 > 0:37:19- Dai Jones is even worse!
0:37:25 > 0:37:29- One of the year's highlights - in this part of France...
0:37:30 > 0:37:32- ..is the Salers cattle show.
0:37:32 > 0:37:36- This year, the village - of Saint Mamet hosts the show.
0:37:37 > 0:37:38- It's a real visual feast.
0:38:04 > 0:38:07- This is a class for bulls - aged two and a half years.
0:38:10 > 0:38:13- They don't feed their bulls - so heavily, do they?
0:38:13 > 0:38:17- Some of them are heavily fed, - some of them have been worked.
0:38:17 > 0:38:20- You see all types at the show.
0:38:20 > 0:38:22- I'm impressed with their feet.
0:38:22 > 0:38:24- They have very good feet.
0:38:24 > 0:38:28- Black hooves are a characteristic - of the Salers breed.
0:38:28 > 0:38:30- That's a fine bull.
0:38:31 > 0:38:34- It's nice to see - leading poles being used.
0:38:34 > 0:38:37- They used to be used with all bulls.
0:38:37 > 0:38:39- They have rings...
0:38:39 > 0:38:41- They have rings...- - Huge rings in their noses.
0:38:41 > 0:38:46- They're turned up and held in place - with a strap tied to the horns.
0:38:46 > 0:38:49- That's a useful bull with good bone.
0:38:51 > 0:38:52- He has a good coat too.
0:38:53 > 0:38:57- The fine hair on the legs - is considered important, isn't it?
0:38:57 > 0:38:58- That's right.
0:38:59 > 0:39:00- I like the way it looks.
0:39:02 > 0:39:04- That's a very compact bull.
0:39:05 > 0:39:08- He's hard, he has plenty of muscle.
0:39:09 > 0:39:12- It's a bull - we could consider buying.
0:39:13 > 0:39:14- I like the breed.
0:39:15 > 0:39:17- They're fine cattle.
0:39:18 > 0:39:20- Good suckler cows are very rare.
0:39:20 > 0:39:21- Good suckler cows are very rare.- - That's right.
0:39:22 > 0:39:24- I'm looking for something like that.
0:39:25 > 0:39:29- Some cows produce male calves - that have a female appearance.
0:39:29 > 0:39:33- I'd breed that type of cow - with a bull like that...
0:39:34 > 0:39:36- ..to produce a more meaty calf.
0:39:43 > 0:39:46- The bull steps up - to receive his prize.
0:39:47 > 0:39:51- He's winner of the class for bulls - aged two and a half years...
0:39:52 > 0:39:55- ..Duval Stephane, - owned by Mr and Mrs Fangio.
0:39:55 > 0:39:57- A very fine bull.
0:40:06 > 0:40:10- If we had this level of enthusiasm - in Wales for Welsh Black cattle...
0:40:11 > 0:40:13- ..I'd be very happy indeed.
0:40:13 > 0:40:16- People have such interest - in the breed.
0:40:16 > 0:40:19- Yes, they take everything - very seriously.
0:40:19 > 0:40:22- There are 450 cattle - taking part in the show.
0:40:23 > 0:40:24- All of them are Salers.
0:40:26 > 0:40:28- They lead very quietly.
0:40:29 > 0:40:31- They're nice cattle.
0:40:31 > 0:40:35- They're far better cattle - than I had thought.
0:40:35 > 0:40:37- They're a very special breed.
0:40:37 > 0:40:39- They're a very special breed.- - That's the thing about Salers.
0:40:40 > 0:40:44- They can be used for milking - as well as for breeding calves.
0:40:44 > 0:40:50- There's a greater emphasis now on - breeding calves for the beef trade.
0:40:51 > 0:40:54- But I hope they don't focus too much - on the beef.
0:40:54 > 0:40:57- How many Salers herds - are there in Wales?
0:40:57 > 0:40:59- Over 30.
0:40:59 > 0:41:02- The society has about 35 members.
0:41:03 > 0:41:08- Lots of farmers - are now using a Salers bull...
0:41:08 > 0:41:09- ..for cross-breeding.
0:41:10 > 0:41:14- I'm sure the society - is keen to have Salers classes...
0:41:14 > 0:41:16- ..at the Royal Welsh Show.
0:41:16 > 0:41:21- Harri's going all-out this year - to encourage competition next year.
0:41:21 > 0:41:24- The Builth show takes place - around the same time...
0:41:25 > 0:41:29- ..as the Royal Highland Show - and the Great Yorkshire Show.
0:41:29 > 0:41:33- It doesn't give farmers - much time to prepare.
0:41:34 > 0:41:37- Harri will certainly be there - next year.
0:41:37 > 0:41:38- Definitely!
0:41:38 > 0:41:40- Definitely!- - I'll be there too!
0:41:40 > 0:41:45- There's nothing to stop you - bringing cattle from Eifionydd.
0:41:45 > 0:41:47- They'll have to be there!
0:41:47 > 0:41:49- At the Royal Welsh Show.
0:42:05 > 0:42:07- THE ENGINE STALLS, DAI MUTTERS
0:42:11 > 0:42:17- Do you remember when Barbara Castle - was made Minister for Transport?
0:42:17 > 0:42:20- Are we going the same way - as that car?
0:42:24 > 0:42:25- Get over to the side!
0:42:25 > 0:42:27- Get over to the side!- - This car has a mind of its own.
0:42:32 > 0:42:35- It's lovely to see the countryside.
0:42:35 > 0:42:37- They're real farmers.
0:42:37 > 0:42:41- It's a pleasure - to be in their company.
0:42:46 > 0:42:49- Before leaving - this lovely French region...
0:42:49 > 0:42:54- ..we had one particularly unusual - and unique sight to see.
0:42:54 > 0:42:59- This family still milks Salers - cows outdoors on the mountain.
0:42:59 > 0:43:02- The farmers - are interesting characters.
0:43:04 > 0:43:07- No-one could deny - that they're quiet cattle.
0:43:08 > 0:43:10- That's the way they are.
0:43:10 > 0:43:13- It's the way they've been bred.
0:43:13 > 0:43:14- This is the original method.
0:43:14 > 0:43:17- This is the original method.- - This is the old-fashioned method.
0:43:18 > 0:43:21- They earn a living - through making cheese in that hut.
0:43:22 > 0:43:26- It's a traditional cheese, - with the emphasis on traditional.
0:43:26 > 0:43:28- They milk the cows on the mountain.
0:43:29 > 0:43:32- There isn't even - an electric fence around them.
0:43:32 > 0:43:33- They do this twice a day.
0:43:33 > 0:43:35- They do this twice a day.- - Twice a day, yes.
0:43:35 > 0:43:36- At 5.00am.
0:43:36 > 0:43:38- At 5.00am.- - At 5.00am and 5.00pm.
0:43:40 > 0:43:43- The woman calls out - the mother's name...
0:43:43 > 0:43:46- ..and the calf comes to the gate.
0:43:46 > 0:43:48- They have four milking units.
0:43:48 > 0:43:52- The cows have to come to the tractor - to be milked.
0:43:52 > 0:43:56- He doesn't understand - a word I'm saying!
0:43:56 > 0:43:58- He's an interesting character.
0:43:58 > 0:44:02- He pours the milk - into the back of the tractor.
0:44:02 > 0:44:06- There are lots of visitors - clustered around the gate.
0:44:06 > 0:44:08- They get lots of visitors.
0:44:16 > 0:44:18- Will you tell him where we're from?
0:44:19 > 0:44:20- And that we're farmers.
0:44:21 > 0:44:22- Whoa there.
0:44:22 > 0:44:24- THEY SPEAK FRENCH
0:44:32 > 0:44:36- He says the Salers - are better than Welsh Blacks.
0:44:36 > 0:44:38- Better than Welsh Blacks?!
0:44:38 > 0:44:41- Good grief, what are you spouting?!
0:44:42 > 0:44:45- He says the Salers - is a very quiet breed.
0:44:45 > 0:44:47- Yes, they're very quiet.
0:44:47 > 0:44:51- The Salers breed - is the best breed in the world...
0:44:51 > 0:44:54- ..the best beef, - the best milking cow.
0:44:54 > 0:44:57- I must shake your hand - - you're the best man, too.
0:44:59 > 0:45:01- You work very hard.
0:45:11 > 0:45:12- Just enough!
0:45:12 > 0:45:13- Just enough!- - Just enough - well said!
0:45:20 > 0:45:25- She just calls the mother's name, - and the calf gets up and walks over.
0:45:26 > 0:45:27- Yes.
0:45:27 > 0:45:33- It's a familiar routine, though - some of the calves are very young.
0:45:33 > 0:45:34- They quickly learn the routine.
0:45:34 > 0:45:36- They quickly learn the routine.- - The woman works hard.
0:45:36 > 0:45:39- She works very hard, - fair play to her.
0:45:40 > 0:45:42- The woman works very hard.
0:45:42 > 0:45:48- The calves are allowed to suckle - the milk that's left from one teat.
0:45:48 > 0:45:51- That cow - has quite a good bull calf...
0:45:52 > 0:45:56- ..and apparently, he's allowed - more than just one teat.
0:45:57 > 0:45:59- Don't they work things out well?!
0:46:01 > 0:46:05- As I understand it, they produce - their own cheese on the farm.
0:46:05 > 0:46:09- They're allowed to label it - 'Salers traditionel'...
0:46:10 > 0:46:14- ..because it's made of milk from - Salers cows, and no other breed.
0:46:14 > 0:46:19- There's one... delicatessen, - I think it's called, in Auriac...
0:46:19 > 0:46:22- ..and they're the sole suppliers.
0:46:22 > 0:46:25- They must enjoy this work.
0:46:25 > 0:46:26- Yes, they must.
0:46:27 > 0:46:30- Imagine what it's like - in stormy weather.
0:46:30 > 0:46:33- We're lucky - - the weather's fine today.
0:46:34 > 0:46:37- We're 1,200 metres - not feet - - above sea level.
0:46:37 > 0:46:41- As I understand it, the cows - graze on the mountain...
0:46:41 > 0:46:44- ..between 12 April and 16 October.
0:46:44 > 0:46:49- There's a particular flower - that grows in the grass...
0:46:49 > 0:46:52- ..that gives the milk - its distinctive taste.
0:46:52 > 0:46:54- That's interesting.
0:46:54 > 0:46:57- I never imagined I'd come back here.
0:46:58 > 0:47:01- It's a pity we can't - turn back the years so easily.
0:47:01 > 0:47:03- That would be good!
0:47:03 > 0:47:07- I'd love to be 12 years old - and helping to bring in the cattle!
0:47:12 > 0:47:13- HE SPEAKS FRENCH
0:47:17 > 0:47:18- That's right.
0:47:21 > 0:47:24- Come to visit us in Wales - - you'll have a warm welcome!
0:47:25 > 0:47:28- I hope you finish your milking - before winter comes.
0:47:28 > 0:47:30- Merci!
0:47:52 > 0:47:55- S4C subtitles by Trosol Cyf.