Dairy Cattle Show entries now open

MADISON, Wis. — Entries for the Dairy Cattle Show at the 58th World Dairy Expo are now being accepted, exclusively online at worlddairyexpo.com.

The first entry deadline is Sept. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Late entries, for an increased fee, can be submitted online through Sept. 12 to be included in the cattle log, or until 5 p.m. the day before the respective breed meeting.

The Dairy Cattle Show will run Sept. 28 through Oct. 3. Entry information, the schedule of events, rules and other updates can be found in the premium book available online.

Exhibitors may request a mailed copy of the premium book by contacting Laurie Breuch, dairy systems manager, at lbreuch@wdexpo.com, or Lexa Miller, dairy cattle and contests coordinator, at lmiller@wdexpo.com.

World Dairy Expo is closely monitoring highly pathogenic avian influenza and is in contact with state and federal animal health officials.

The required test for HPAI/H5N1 is an influenza A PCR test for all lactating cattle. Reference testing timelines in the health regulations and with your state animal health official.

WDE will share new information and directives as provided. For the latest information on H5N1, visit https://tinyurl.com/Influenza-in-Dairy-Cattle.

This year, World Dairy Expo will have specific starting times for both the cow and heifer shows.

The Dairy Cattle Show will begin with the International Junior Holstein Show cow classes at noon on Sept. 28. The other breed shows will follow a split-day schedule with their heifer and cow classes.

Additionally, the International Junior Holstein Show and International Holstein Show will present genomic awards to the highest ranking GTPI animal placing in the top two-thirds of each heifer and cow class, sponsored by Siemers Holsteins.

Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo is the premier forum for the dairy community to learn, share, create commerce and showcase competition. The annual event will return Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 to Madison.

Dairy producers can experience the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show and a world-class dairy cattle show, attend seminars, meetings and presentations highlighting the latest in the industry, and connect with other producers.

Download the World Dairy Expo mobile app, visit worlddairyexpo.com or follow the event on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify, or YouTube for more information.