The World Dairy Expo is ready to announce the official slate of 16 dairy cattle judges for the 2014 event. These experts will evaluate over 2,500 head of North America’s dairy cattle during the five-day show.
Exhibitors work year-round to prepare their livestock for the opportunity to compete at this level. Awards are given out to the best in eight breeds and the coveted ultimate Supreme Champion. The event takes place September 30 – October 4th at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI.
The 2014 World Dairy Expo judges are as follows:
International Ayrshire Show
Lead Judge: David Wallace, Beloit, Wis.
Associate Judge: Gary Bowers, Coaticook, Quebec
International Brown Swiss Show
Lead Judge: Eric Topp, Wapakoneta, Ohio
Associate Judge: Sherry Smith, Glenford, Ohio
International Guernsey Show
Lead Judge: Dale Chupp, Inola, Okla.
Associate Judge: Robert Yeoman, Dover, Okla.
International Holstein Show
Lead Judge: Paul Trapp, Taylor, Wis.
Associate Judge: Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind.
International Junior Holstein Show
Lead Judge: Molly Sloan, Columbus, Wis.
Associate Judge: Roger Turner, Sun Prairie, Wis.
International Jersey Show
Lead Judge: Nathan Thomas, North Lewisburg, Ohio
Associate Judge: Jeff Brown, Jackson Center, Ohio
International Milking Shorthorn Show
Lead Judge: Michael Heath, Westminster, Md.
Associate Judge: Jack Lomeo, Jr., Lowville, N.Y.
International Red & White Show
Lead Judge: Callum McKinven, Canton de Hatley, Quebec
Associate Judge: David Crack, Jr., Richmond, Quebec
As many know the World Dairy Expo is recognized as the largest dairy-focused event in the world. This year’s theme is “Designer Dairy.” The newest dairy industry innovations and research concepts will be unveiled in the trade show where over 850 companies will be on display. There will also be Expo Seminars, Virtual Farm Tours and youth competitions. Visit WorldDairyExpo.com for more info.