It’s a historic first for the Paris International Agricultural Show!
The Brahman Breed

A breed that had never before been showcased in mainland France!

Group of white Brahman cows with their calves in a lush green field.

"The choice of the Brahman breed as the mascot of the Show is a heartfelt choice, a choice of recognition, and a choice for the future," says Jérôme Despey, President of the Paris International Agricultural Show.

"A heartfelt choice, first of all, for the agriculture of the overseas territories and their ocean of colors, flavors, and high-quality products. A choice of recognition, because in terms of sustainability, genetics, and meat quality, the efforts made in Martinique deserve to be acknowledged and encouraged. Finally, it’s a choice for the future. In the context of global warming, the characteristics of the Brahman breed can point the way toward cattle breeds better adapted to a mainland France that may be 4 degrees warmer by 2100."

The Brahman are raised outdoors in Martinique and French Guiana for their meat, known for being lean and flavorful.

Recognizable by the hump on their shoulders, the loose skin on their neck (dewlap), and their large drooping ears, Brahman cows are hardy, high-performing animals, perfectly suited to tropical climates and intense heat. Both maternal, shy, and spirited, they come in white, grey, red, or black coats!

For 2026, the Paris International Agricultural Show has chosen to highlight the leading beef cattle breed in Martinique—offering visitors a true discovery of overseas agricultural heritage.

breeder of the brahman cow posing in a plant-filled restaurant

André PROSPER, breeder and man of passion(s)

He’s the breeder behind the future mascot of the Paris International Agricultural Show!

André Prosper, a breeder in Martinique, will embody—alongside his Brahman cow—the passion for an agriculture that is both productive and sustainable, where generations live and work together in harmony.

On the vast lands of the Galion Farm, located in the eastern part of the island in the town of Trinité, this native son manages a herd of 300 Brahman cattle.

The farm’s livestock activity began in 1975, when his father, Roger, was tasked with finding an alternative to sugarcane cultivation and chose to turn to cattle farming. A visionary, Roger enthusiastically committed to developing a Brahman herd. The arrival of these imposing animals already created quite a buzz in the region. At his father's side, André learned everything: the techniques, the discipline, and above all, the passion for the profession—a passion he proudly carries on today.
For 40 years, André Prosper has been committed to the breeding, selection, and development of the Brahman breed at the Galion agricultural farm. In this capacity, he is also actively involved in the Union of Brahman Cattle Breeders (UEBB), an association and breeding organization that, for the past 20 years, has been working to promote and adapt this emblematic breed in Martinique and French Guiana.

Passionate about this hardy, authentic, and resilient animal, André Prosper is thrilled at the idea of becoming, alongside the future mascot cow, “a symbol of the human-animal bond, of our territories, and of the products of our agriculture.” A triptych that, as every year, reflects the full range of what the Paris International Agricultural Show has to offer!

“Happy to help the Show shine a light on this cow, which is part of the national herd,” André Prosper is proud to soon travel to mainland France to speak about his life as a breeder in Martinique:
“An lot soley, lot bo-A!” (Another sun, another side!)

Learn more about the Brahman Breed

  • Over 45,000 Brahman cattle are currently registered in the breed’s Herd Book, primarily in Martinique and French Guiana.
  • The first animals were imported from the United States to Martinique in the 1950s, making the island the European cradle of the breed.
  • A Brahman cow can regularly produce calves up to the age of 15, compared to around 10 years for the most common breeds found in mainland France.
  • Widespread across the globe, this descendant of Indian zebu cattle is present in small numbers in Europe, where it is found mainly in Martinique and French Guiana.*

The Brahman delegation at the 2026 Paris International Agricultural Show will include 5 cows—including the mascot—2 heifers, and 1 bull, brought together to represent this emblematic breed. Like all animals featured at the show, these exceptional specimens will undergo a preparation period to ensure proper acclimatization. The selected Brahman cattle will arrive on mainland French soil three months before the show. The SIA mascot will be chosen from within this small herd.

*Source: Union des Éleveurs de Bovins Brahman (UEBB), as of 31/12/2024.

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