No. 72 – The National Holstein Futurity, Inc.

Devoted to the interest and promotion of the Holstein Breed.

A Show for the best Three-Year-Old Cow of 2029 to be Shown in 2029.

Entries must be made as heifer calves.

Closing Date for Your Entries and First Payment: October 20, 2026

LET YOUR THREE-YEAR-OLD TAKE PART IN “THE BIG SHOW” OF THE GREATEST GROUP OF THREE-YEAR-OLD HOLSTEINS OF 2029 AT THE OHIO STATE FAIR

Futurity forms 72 1  |  Futurity forms 72 2 | Futurity forms 72 3

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NOMINATION AND ELIGIBILITY:
Calf (calves) must be nominated and paid for by October 20, 2026 (See Entry Fees).
All calves born Sept. 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 inclusive are eligible for THE NATIONAL HOLSTEIN FUTURITY NO. 72.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1) Make all four payments in one – $30.00 each animal,
2) the usual $3.00 schedule, or
3) the herd size annual payment. (See National Futurity explanation letter for more details)

ENTRY FEES:
Individuals
• 1st payment of $3.00 or Full Payment of $30.00 due on or before Oct. 20, 2026
• 2nd payment of $6.00 due on or before Jan. 20, 2028
• 3rd payment of $10.00 due on or before April 20, 2029
• 4th payment of $15.00 due on or before June 20, 2029 (last one)

Herd Size
• Less than 50 lactating cows – $150/year
• 50-100 cows – $300/year
• 100-150 cows – $450/year
• 150-200 cows – $600/year
• 200-300 cows – $750/year
• Greater than 300 cows – $1000/year

National Futurity Payment Due

70th Futurity Entry Form

Individuals
• 1st payment of $3.00 or Full Payment of $30.00 due on or before
Oct. 20, 2024
• 2nd payment of $6.00 due on or before Jan. 20, 2026
• 3rd payment of $10.00 due on or before April 20, 2027
• 4th payment of $15.00 due on or before June 20, 2027 (last one)

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!

Ohio Holstein News – Sept/Oct Issue

The 2025 September / October issue of the Ohio Holstein News is now available online and will be in your mailboxes soon! This issue also contains the Midwest Holsteins Insert.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

  • Feature – Brightbill-Gem Hill – It Takes Generations to Establish a Farm
  • Show Results
    • Majority of Summer District Shows
    • Ohio State Fair Junior and Open – Red and Holstein Shows
    • 68th National Holstein Futurity
    • 71st National Holstein Futurity Entry Invite and Entry Forms

Below is a slideshow of breeder ads from the issue – enjoy!

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No. 69 – The National Holstein Futurity, Inc – 2nd Payment Due – January 20, 2025

All females born September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023 are eligible. Will show at the 2026 Ohio State Fair
  • Closing date for entries and first payment of $3 due on or before: October 20, 2023
    • A ONE TIME PAYMENT of $30 per animal is also an option, due on or before October 20, 2023
  • Second payment of $6 due on or before January 20, 2025
  • Third payment of $10 due on or before April 20, 2026
  • Fourth and final payment of $15 due on or before June 20, 2026
Futurity Form No. 69