Category: National / Regional Shows

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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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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National Judges List Application Due MAY 1

Applications for the National Judges Lists are due soon!

If you’re new to the list, submit a completed application by May 1, 2025.

Already on the list and updating your judging resume? You’ve got until May 15, 2025 to turn in your updated application.

Find the application and more information here: http://www.holsteinusa.com/shows/judges.html

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

Junior Transfer Deadline

Don’t forget to submit your Junior transfers before the July 15th deadline! Transfers must be received via mail or online by 11:59 P.M. EST on Monday, July 15th. If you have Canadian animals, make sure they are transferred in Canada first and still meet the July 15th deadline in the US. 🐄🔄

If you have any questions or need help, you can contact Holstein Association USA Customer Service at 800.952.5200.