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Holstein USA Judges Conference

February 26 - February 27
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!

Holstein Association USA Judges Conferences include judging classes as well as classroom time. Attendees must be at least 22 years of age by day of the conference. A panel of officials will give attendees meeting the minimum requirements a “satisfactory” rating. The fee to attend will be $100 for pre-registrants (closing two weeks before the conference), and $150 for day-of registrants.

Individuals on the Holstein Association USA Judges List must have attended and received a satisfactory rating at a Holstein Association USA Judges Conference within a five-year period. Those planning to apply for the lists in the future must first attend and receive a satisfactory rating at a Holstein Association USA Judges Conference before submitting an application.If you are not pre-registered by the deadline, you will need to pay $150 online with credit card or by cash or check at the door the day of the Judges Conference.

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