Friday, February 24, 2017
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| Carmen Jaspersen, AFP/Getty Images |
A cow is photographed during the 44th edition of the 'Schau der Besten' (Show of the Best) dairy cow beauty pageant in Verden an der Aller, northwestern Germany.
A judge inspects some of the contestants.
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| Carmen Jaspersen, AFP/Getty Images |
About 200 cows participated in the Beauty Contest in Verden, Germany.
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| Focke Strangmann, European Pressphoto Agency |
Farmer Henrik Wille smiles with his cow Madame after she won the best in show at the 'Schau der Besten' dairy cow beauty pageant.
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| Carmen Jaspersen, AFP/Getty Images |
Cow fitter Erica Rijneveld from the Netherlands combs a cow before the contest.
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| Focke Strangmann, European Pressphoto Agency |
This cow is milked before the contest.
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| Focke Strangmann, European Pressphoto Agency |
Cows are presented in the arena during the beauty contest.
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| Focke Strangmann, European Pressphoto Agency |