Category: Dairy Judging

Holstein Reigns Supreme at Spring Dairy Expo

The 2026 Spring Dairy Expo Supreme Champions were chosen late last week by judges Steve Wagner & Callum McKiven.
Congratulations to the Supreme Champion Cow – Holstein
Famipage Lambda Clandestine (Delta-Lambda), Jay Ackley, Jim & Valerie Spreng & Bill Lund, East Liberty, OH
AND Junior Show Winners…
Supreme Champion Cow (Junior Show) – Holstein
BlackNCherry Parfect Winter (Parfect), Galen, Simon & Hazel Ruprecht, Butler, OH
Reserve Supreme Champion Cow (Junior Show) – Red & White
Fay-West Stop It-Red-ET (Unstoppable), Lilly Elsass, Wapakoneta, OH
Reserve Supreme Champion Heifer (Junior Show) – Holstein
Kingsway Major Trophy (Major), Oscar Trbovich & Lily Elsass, Wapakoneta, OH
Find high resolution images of the from the side bar (plus more from each class) on the DAT SmugMug Page.

Spring Dairy Expo Results can be found HERE!

 

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2026 Judges Conference – Registration

Registration for the 2026 Judges Conference is NOW OPEN!
The conference is designed to sharpen participants’ judging skills, deepen their understanding of Holstein cattle evaluation, and promote consistency in the show ring.
What to expect:
📚 Classroom session led by experienced judges
🐄 Linear evaluation discussion
🎤 Practice placing classes & giving reasons
The Holstein Association USA Judges Conference aims to establish a trusted network of qualified judges for shows of all sizes. To remain on the National or Approved Judges List, judges must participate in a judges conference and submit a judges list application every five years.
Click the link below for details and register today!

Spring Dairy Expo Entries Open

ENTRY SITE

  • $25 until March 3
  • $50 until March 21
  • $100 week of show

Kuhlwein Price List

2025 SDE Schedule

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

  • 9 a.m. – 4-H / FFA Judging Contest (Coliseum)
  • 11 a.m. – Buckeye Dairy Club Sale (Location TBD)
  • 5 p.m. – All Breeds Showmanship (Coliseum)
    • Peewee Show will start the showmanship event, with Junior – Intermediate – Senior heats following. All ages will run at the same time
  • ADA-Mideast Sponsored Supper for all exhibitors                                                         

Thursday, March 27, 2025 – All breed shows in Cooper Arena

  • 8 a.m. – Jersey Show (Heifers – Cows)
  • 12 p.m. – Brown Swiss Show (Heifers – Cows)
  • 12 p.m. – Ayrshire Show (Heifers – Cows)
  • 4 p.m. – Guernsey Show (Heifers – Cows)
  • 4 p.m. – Milking Shorthorn Show (Heifers – Cows)

  Friday, March 28, 2025 – All breed shows in Cooper Arena

  • 8 a.m. – Holstein Show (Heifers – Cows)
  • 11 a.m. – Red and White Holstein Show (Cows – Heifers)
  • 3 p.m. – Supreme Champion Heifer and Cow Selection

**Cattle may be released after each breed show, with respect given to the exhibitors still showing

JUDGES:

Roger Turner – Jersey, Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn, Red and White Shows
Paul Trapp – Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein Shows

Ohio 4-H Dairy Palooza Date Set

Exciting News! Dairy Palooza is BACK for 2024 in Mahoning County at the Canfield Fairgrounds on April 20th!

Join Mahoning County Extension, Jr Fair, and our 4H Dairy Committee for a day filled with hands-on learning, quality assurance sessions, and so much more!

What to Expect:

◦ Hands-on learning with dairy cattle

◦ Quality Assurance sessions

◦ Special sessions for Cloverbuds, adults, and everyone in between

◦ Showmanship and fitting demonstrations

◦ Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in dairy cow projects!

See you there for a day of fun, education, and lots of moo-vement!