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