World Dairy Expo cattle show entries open

MADISON, WIS. — Entries for the dairy cattle show at the 59th World Dairy Expo in Madison are now being accepted exclusively online at worlddairyexpo.com. The entry deadline is Aug. 31.

The dairy cattle show will run Sept. 27 through Oct. 2. Late entries will be accepted, but at an increased fee.

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.

WDE continues to monitor highly pathogenic avian influenza and all other health concerns impacting dairy cattle.

While H5N1 testing has been rescinded for animals in those states that have unaffected state status under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Milk Testing Strategy surveillance, the required test for HPAI/H5N1 is an influenza A PCR test for lactating cattle from states with affected or provisional unaffected state status.

WDE also requires animals being transported with animals from affected or provisional unaffected states to be tested. Reference testing timelines in the health regulations and with your state animal health official prior to departure for the show.

The competition will begin with the International Junior Holstein Show cow classes and International Milking Shorthorn Show heifer classes at 10 a.m. on Sept. 27. The breed shows will follow a split-day schedule with their heifer and cow classes.

Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, WDE is the premier forum for the global dairy community to learn, share, create commerce and showcase competition.

In addition to the dairy cattle show, the weeklong event features the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, youth contests, seminars, meetings and presentations highlighting the latest in the industry and an opportunity to connect with other dairy producers.