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Esmeralda, Girolando Cow, Breaks Production Record with 109.5 kg of Milk at the Pedra Dairy Tournament, Winning First Place
In the latest edition of the 28th Dairy Tournament, held in the municipality of Pedra, in the Agreste region of Pernambuco, at the end of last month, a cow, nicknamed the “athlete cow,” stood out among the 102 competitors and won first place in her category.
Weighing 700 kg and of the Girolando breed, ‘Esmeralda’ caught attention not only for her impressive milk production but also for the special treatment she receives.
Record — 109.5 kg of Milk in One Day
Last Saturday, she produced 109.5 kg of milk in a single day, four times more than the breed’s average. The competition measures the amount of liters in kilograms.
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The amount of milk was recorded during two orders, in a feat that even surprised the event organizers.
According to information from Sebastião da Costa, the event organizer, the cow receives better feed, 24-hour care, many baths, and constant ventilation.
Special Treatment
The cow, who resides on a farm in the rural area of Venturosa, received treatment worthy of a high-level athlete.
For each competition, Esmeralda prepares carefully for the challenge, and indeed, her performance impresses.
This year’s competition, held in the district of São Pedro do Cordeiro, was not the ‘athlete cow’s’ debut. In 2023, she had won first place in the “Young Cow” category, meant for younger animals, but it was in 2025 that she took the award in the category for cows aged 4 to 5 years.
Breaking the World Record
This milk production record is an unprecedented feat in the region. Esmeralda even surpassed Cow Baleia, who previously held the world record with 132.2 kg of milk produced at the Passos Dairy Cattle Tournament.
The comparison is not by chance: Esmeralda’s achievement is the highest amount ever recorded in the history of the local competition.
The Pedra Dairy Tournament takes place annually, and over the six days of competition, the best animals in the region compete in various categories.
In her second participation in the event, Esmeralda reaffirmed her champion status. The ‘athlete cow,’ with special care and high-quality feed, is now preparing for the next challenges.
With information from G1.
Marli Rosa de Souza