World Dairy Expo is accepting entries for the Dairy Cattle Show. Enter online at worlddairyexpo.com. The first entry deadline Sep. 1. You can submit late entries online through Sep. 12 or until 5 p.m. the day before the respective breed meeting. Late entries have an higher fee.
The Dairy Cattle Show will run Sunday, Sep. 28 through Friday, Oct. 3.
World Dairy Expo is closely monitoring H5N1 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.
This year, 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 Sunday, Sep. 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 2/3 of each heifer and cow class.
