In autumn, when the farmers return from the alp with their cows, the cattle shows take place in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The most beautiful and best performing cows are awarded prizes.

Individual farmers drive to the delight of the numerous spectators standing along the roads, sennisch to the show, that is, with all the trimmings of an Alpfahrt. Others, however, drive their
groomed and cleaned animals with less effort to the scene, the Zeughausplatz in Teufen. There, everyone enters the area under a wooden triumphal arch decorated with fir branches, flowers and ribbons, with dairy crockery and with a welcome message on a wreathed board.
The cattle are tied to chains according to predetermined categories. The jury, consisting of experienced farmers from the Appenzeller Verband, now begins its work. It judges the animals according to beauty, performance and places them in the correct ranking order. The positioning of the animals can take until the afternoon, because especially with the best breeding cows the differences are small, and the work of the judges is correspondingly difficult. The most beautiful animals receive a prize.
Young breeders also show their animals and present them in front of a large audience.
The animals, but also the social gathering are the focus of the day. Here meets the village, family, friends, acquaintances and guests.


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