Rosa (cow)
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| Species | Cattle (Bos primigenius taurus) |
|---|---|
| Breed | Landes |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | 26 May 2001 Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain |
| Died | 14 July 2020 (aged 19) Buglose, France |
| Years active | 2004–2014 |
| Known for | Intervilles |
| Owner | Labat family |
| Offspring | 1 |
Rosa (26 May 2001 – 14 July 2020) was a Spanish-born Landes cow known for her participation in the French game show Intervilles. She became a popular part of the programme due to her intelligence and aggressiveness. She died in 2020 of a gastric illness.[1]
Rosa was born in Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain. She was born with a black face and white body, a distinctive colouring compared to the black cows around her. When Rosa was one year old, she was spotted by Jean-Pierre Labat, who was on a visit for breeding cattle. She joined the breeding herd in France owned by the Labat family,[2] who had previously provided cows for use in Intervilles.[1] Rosa was given a trial in Germany for Intervilles. Though she initially appeared shy and Jean-Pierre Labat believed there were better cows, the programme's producer, Yves Launoy, selected Rosa for the televised programme due to her unique colours.[1][3]