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Swiss “Cow Queens” clash in Valais arena

Cecile Mantovani/Reuters

13 May 2026 at 13:36:09


Thousands flocked to Aproz, Switzerland, for the annual Queens Fight – where Herens cows battle head-to-head for the crown. With fights lasting up to 40 minutes, breeders say they fight alongside their animals. This is Alpine tradition at its most raw.

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