Economy
Bovine breeding is the main activity on the plateau. Aubrac has its own bovine species called "Aubrac", which is well adapted to this environment. These cows are bred for their meat while, before the 60s, they were bred for their dairy products. The milk was made into cheese in "burons" or " mazucs ", which are small structures in the middle of the pastures. Today, the majority of these structures are in ruin. Today, "Laguiole" (pronounced "Layole") cheese is made by a dairy in the village of Laguiole and resembles Cantal cheese.
Moreover, the region is also known for its knife industry: indeed, it is here that the Laguiole knife is made by around thirty local craftsmen.
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