Hoard's Dairyman World Dairy Expo issue by Hoard's Dairyman

2018

W RLD DAIRY EXPO OCT. 2-6 MADISON, WI Alliant Energy Center

THE NEXT FRONTIER 7 Finally, grand for

a Brown Swiss legend

8 to 15 Exhibitor list and maps 10 Schedule of events

worlddairyexpo.com

“

I feel like you’re getting full service with Cargill. It’s a team of people that helps us evaluate the dairy from every angle.”

The Right Partner Can Help You Thrive

Craig Hall Convoy Dairy, Ohio

For more than 150 years, Cargill has been helping farmers prosper by connecting markets and bringing consumers the products they’re seeking. For the dairy industry, it starts at the farm. Our specialists work directly with producers to understand their herds’ nutrition needs and available inputs before fine-tuning a diet that ensures animals receive the nutrients they need. When a specialist from Cargill arrives at your door, they’re supported by a team of technical experts and unrivaled tools to tailor solutions that will help maximize your herd’s performance and profitability.

New advancements in digital nutrition, and breakthrough technologies like Reveal® Analysis, are helping producers achieve new levels of component production, efficiency, and maximizing profit margins.

Advancing Technology Through Digital Nutrition

Leading Innovation in Animal Nutrition

NATIONAL INNOVATION AWARDS FOR REVEAL® ANALYSIS

Our Cargill Nutrition System, consisting of more than 2 million nutrient samples and the world's largest Near-Infra-Red Reflectance (NIR) feed database, enables us to bring innovative nutrition offerings like our new HerdFirst™ line of advanced calf and heifer feed, designed to balance the nutritional needs of your animals with the needs of your business.

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Tailored Nutrition for Robotic Milking Systems

LONG ACTING FORMULA (FÓRMULA DE LARGA ACCIÓN)

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Our animals are bigger and healthier. Their growth is crazy. It’s going to be a totally different ball game when they freshen.”

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RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS,

STATE-OF-THE-ART INNOVATION AND APPLICATION CENTERS AROUND THE GLOBE

“

OF NORTH AMERICAN ROBOTIC MILKING HERDS TRUST CARGILL TO FEED THEIR DAIRY DREAMS

Cargill was willing and able to help me transition my herd to robotic milking when no one else would.”

EXPLORE THE BENEFITS OF PARTNERING WITH CARGILL TODAY

Kirk Hetrick Hetrick Dale Farms, Pennsylvania

CargillDairyDreams.com

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IF DAIRY COWS AREN’T POURING CAUTION: THEIR ENERGY INTO Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. DRY COW (VACA SECA) (benzathine cloxacillin) is a stable, FIGHTING MASTITIS, THEY CAN BEDESCRIPTION: BUSYOrbenin-DC DOING WHAT nonirritating suspension of benzathine cloxacillin containing the Intramammary Infusion equivalent of 500 mg of cloxacillin per disposable syringe. Orbenin-DC is manufacturedTHE by a nonsterilizing process. TANK. THEY BEST – POURING MILK INTO BULK (InfusiónDO intramamaria) Benzathine cloxacillin is a semisynthetic penicillin derived from the penicillin nucleus, 6-amino-penicillanic acid. Benzathine cloxacillin is the benzathine salt of 6-[3-(2-chlorophenyl)-5-methylisoxazolyl-4carboxamido] penicillanic acid.

LONG ACTING FORMULA GET MORE BANK IN THE TANK (FÓRMULA DE LARGA ACCIÓN) Thecows, low solubility of Orbenin-DC results in an extended period of activity. Prevent and treat mastitis before it takes hold of your production and profitability Therefore, directions for use should be followed explicitly. with Orbenin-DC® (benzathine cloxacillin) and Bovilis® J-5Benzathine from cloxacillin Merckis Animal ACTION: bactericidal in Health. action against

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CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. DESCRIPTION: Orbenin-DC (benzathine cloxacillin) is a stable, nonirritating suspension of benzathine cloxacillin containing the equivalent of 500 mg of cloxacillin per disposable syringe. Orbenin-DC is manufactured by a nonsterilizing process.

The low solubility of Orbenin-DC results in an extended period of activity. Therefore, directions for use should be followed explicitly. ACTION: Benzathine cloxacillin is bactericidal in action against susceptible organisms during the stage of active multiplication. It acts through the inhibition of biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide. It is active against gram-positive organisms associated with mastitis such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae and, because of its resistance to penicillinase, penicillin G-resistant staphylococci which may be the cause of mastitis.

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Appropriate laboratory tests should be conducted, including in vitro culturing and susceptibility tests on pretreatment milk samples collected aseptically. SUSCEPTIBILITY TEST: The Kirby-Bauer* procedure, utilizing antibiotic susceptibility disks, is a quantitative method that may be adapted to determining the sensitivity of bacteria in milk to Orbenin-DC. For testing the effectiveness of Orbenin-DC in milk, follow the KirbyBauer procedure using the 1 mcg oxacillin susceptibility disk. Zone

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(benzathine cloxacillin)

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Because benzathine cloxacillin is relatively insoluble, Orbenin-DC’s activity will be prolonged. Therefore, Orbenin-DC should not be used for the occasional cow which may have a dry period of less than 4 weeks. This precaution will avoid residues in the milk followingCOW removal (VACA of the colostrum. DRY SECA)

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treated withFederal the usual (antihistamines, pressor amines). CAUTION: lawagents restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: At the last milking of lactation, milk the cow out normally. Clean and disinfectcloxacillin) the teats with alcohol swabs DESCRIPTION: Orbenin-DC (benzathine is a stable, provided in the carton, and 1 syringe of Orbenin-DC, nonirritating suspension of infuse benzathine cloxacillin containingwhich the has been warmed to room intodisposable each quarter. Do not milk out. is equivalent of 500 mg oftemperature, cloxacillin per syringe. Orbenin-DC The cow may be milked as usual when she calves. manufactured by a nonsterilizing process. The extent of subclinical latent mastitis in a herd is frequently Benzathine cloxacillin is aand semisynthetic penicillin derived from the greater than suspected. In untreated herds significant buildup of penicillin nucleus, 6-amino-penicillanic acid.a Benzathine cloxacillin subclinical mastitis may occur during the dry period, which results is the benzathine salt of 6-[3-(2-chlorophenyl)-5-methylisoxazolyl-4in clinical severity after a few carboxamido] penicillanic acid.lactations. The adverse influence of subclinical mastitis on milk yield, the risk of cross-infection, and the The lowofsolubility of Orbenin-DC an extended of activity. chance clinical mastitis flare-upresults make in it necessary to period treat the matter Therefore, directions for usestudies shouldhave be followed explicitly. as a herd problem. Clinical proven the value of treating all the cows in heavily infected herds as they are dried off. When the ACTION: Benzathine cloxacillin is bactericidal in action against herd infection hasorganisms been reduced, maystage be desirable be more selective susceptible duringit the of activetomultiplication. It actsin treating the infected quarters. through inhibition of biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide. It is active against gram-positive organisms associated mastitis such Each carton contains 12 alcohol swabs to facilitate with proper cleaning andas Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae and, because of its disinfecting of the teat orifice. resistance to penicillinase, penicillin G-resistant staphylococci which may HOW Orbenin-DC is supplied in cartons of 12 single-dose be the SUPPLIED: cause of mastitis. syringes with 12 alcohol swabs. Each disposable syringe contains 500 mg Appropriate tests should including in vitro culturing of cloxacillinlaboratory as the benzathine saltbeinconducted, 7.5 g of suitable base. and susceptibility tests on pretreatment milk samples collected aseptically. Do Not Store Above 24°C (75°F) SUSCEPTIBILITY TEST: The Kirby-Bauer* procedure, utilizing antibiotic ® Orbenin-DC a trademark owned bymethod and used license fromto susceptibility isdisks, is a quantitative thatunder may be adapted SmithKline Beecham. determining the sensitivity of bacteria in milk to Orbenin-DC. NADA #55-069, Approved by of FDA For testing the effectiveness Orbenin-DC in milk, follow the KirbyBauer procedure Manufactured by:using the 1 mcg oxacillin susceptibility disk. Zone diameters forMfg. interpreting susceptibility are: G.C. Hanford Co. Syracuse, NY 13201 Resistant Intermediate Susceptible

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Successfully transitioning to robotic milking requires an adjustment in nutrition, cow flow and other management activities. Our nutrient-based approach via the MAX™ System for Dairy offers flexibility to utilize homegrown forages effectively while creating a nutrition plan that matches the cow flow and other management desires for your operation. It’s empowered Cargill to become the leading nutrition provider for robotic milking herds in North America.

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SUSCEPTIBILITY TEST: The Kirby-Bauer* procedure, utilizing antibiotic susceptibility disks, is a quantitative method that may be adapted to determining the sensitivity of bacteria in milk to Orbenin-DC. For testing the effectiveness of Orbenin-DC in milk, follow the KirbyBauer procedure using the 1 mcg oxacillin susceptibility disk. Zone diameters for interpreting susceptibility are: Resistant ≤ 10 mm

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INDICATIONS: Orbenin-DC is indicated in the treatment and prophylaxis of bovine mastitis in nonlactating cows due to Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae.

PRECAUTION: Because it is a derivative of 6-amino-penicillanic acid, Orbenin-DC has the potential for producing allergic reactions. Such reactions are rare; however, should they occur, the subject should be treated with the usual agents (antihistamines, pressor amines). DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: At the last milking of lactation, milk the cow out normally. Clean and disinfect the teats with alcohol swabs provided in the carton, and infuse 1 syringe of Orbenin-DC, which has been warmed to room temperature, into each quarter. Do not milk out. The cow may be milked as usual when she calves. The extent of subclinical and latent mastitis in a herd is frequently greater than suspected. In untreated herds a significant buildup of subclinical mastitis may occur during the dry period, which results in clinical severity after a few lactations. The adverse influence of subclinical mastitis on milk yield, the risk of cross-infection, and the chance of clinical mastitis flare-up make it necessary to treat the matter as a herd problem. Clinical studies have proven the value of treating all the cows in heavily infected herds as they are dried off. When the herd infection has been reduced, it may be desirable to be more selective in treating infected quarters.

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“

I feel like you’re getting full service with Cargill. It’s a team of people that helps us evaluate the dairy from every angle.”

The Right Partner Can Help You Thrive

Craig Hall Convoy Dairy, Ohio

Advancing Technology Through Digital Nutrition

Leading Innovation in Animal Nutrition

NATIONAL INNOVATION AWARDS FOR REVEAL® ANALYSIS

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27865909

(benzathine cloxacillin)

Tailored Nutrition for Robotic Milking Systems

LONG ACTING FORMULA (FÓRMULA DE LARGA ACCIÓN)

“

Our animals are bigger and healthier. Their growth is crazy. It’s going to be a totally different ball game when they freshen.”

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RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS,

STATE-OF-THE-ART INNOVATION AND APPLICATION CENTERS AROUND THE GLOBE

“

OF NORTH AMERICAN ROBOTIC MILKING HERDS TRUST CARGILL TO FEED THEIR DAIRY DREAMS

Cargill was willing and able to help me transition my herd to robotic milking when no one else would.”

EXPLORE THE BENEFITS OF PARTNERING WITH CARGILL TODAY

Kirk Hetrick Hetrick Dale Farms, Pennsylvania

CargillDairyDreams.com

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482

(benzathine cloxacillin)

LONG ACTING FORMULA (FÓRMULA DE LARGA ACCIÓN)

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DRY COW (VACA SECA) Intramammary Infusion (Infusión intramamaria) LONG ACTING FORMULA (FÓRMULA DE LARGA ACCIÓN)

As we’ve pursued new opportunities, we have always done business responsibly and in a way that makes us proud. It’s what unites us and drives us to find ways to do things better each day.

DRY COW (VACA SECA) Intramammary Infusion (Infusión intramamaria) LONG ACTING FORMULA (FÓRMULA DE LARGA ACCIÓN)

VISIT US ONLINE AT CARGILLDAIRYDREAMS.COM OR AT WORLD DAIRY EXPO BOOTH: 3401

(benzathine cloxacillin)

WARNINGS: For use in dry cows only. Do not use within

WARNINGS: For use in dry cows only. Do not use within 4 weeks (28 days) of calving. Treated animals must not be slaughtered for food purposes within 4 weeks (28 days) of treatment.

Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae and, because of its resistance to penicillinase, penicillin G-resistant staphylococci which may be the cause of mastitis.

(benzathine cloxacillin)

susceptible organisms during the stage of active multiplication. It acts

F-27865909

INDICATIONS: Orbenin-DC is indicated in the treatment and prophylaxis of bovine mastitis in nonlactating cows due to Staphylococcus aureus F-27865909 and Streptococcus agalactiae.

27865909

Appropriate laboratory tests should be conducted, including in vitro culturing and susceptibility tests on pretreatment milk samples collected aseptically.

Tom Griffin Circle T Dairy, Utah

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CONTENTS

HOARD’S DAI RYMAN WORLD DAIRY EXPO SUPPLEMENT THE ESSENTIALS 8-9 Exhibitor list and guide 10 Schedule 11-15 Maps 60 Meet the 2018 judges

NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE HONORS 35

Guest of Honor

Sowerby scholarships

Core scholarships

DMI Milk and Dairy Product scholarships

Kildee and Iager scholarships

Distinguished Breeder

Lancaster and McCullough scholarships

Klussendorf and McKown scholarships and Progressive Dairy Manager

Student Recognition winners

Industry Pioneers

24 36

FEATURES 7 Finally, grand for a Brown Swiss legend

16 ExpoTV continues to evolve 17 They come to lead

59 DMI Education and Communication

18 The ACT of forage management

scholarships

20 A digital facelift

22 All because of a travel scholarship

ON THE COVER

24 The cows brought her to Madison 26 What’s cooking?

28 Results in real time 30 Homebred heroes

THE NEXT FRONTIER

32 Learning from Pappy

7 Finally, grand for a Brown Swiss legend

8 to 15 Exhibitor list and maps 10 Schedule of events

34 Interpreting Expo

2018

36 A new watering hole at World Dairy Expo

W RLD DAIRY EXPO

38 Creating a better trade show 39 For all they’ve done

OCT. 2-6 MADISON, WI Alliant Energy Center

40 The best seat in the house

worlddairyexpo.com

Journey with us as we step into the next frontier of dairying. Bright, vibrant, and informed individuals and organizations will be prepared to take on the global challenges that await. During the first week of October, attendees of World Dairy Expo get a glimpse into the future courtesy of the companies and farmers that exhibit new technologies, services, and genetics. Most important of all, this next frontier is about those people who are willing to take that bold step into the unknown.

42 When the curtain drops

42 Fitting into the "big show"

44 Wolfe family named 2018 McKown Master Breeder 52 Expo Recognition Awards

Cover design by Todd Garrett, Art Director.

10.25 wide Advertisement

YOUR DREAMS DESERVE A TEAM

OPEN LEFT-SIDE PAGE

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THE NEXT STEPS YOU TAKE IN DAIRY

World Headquarters W.D. Hoard & Sons Company Fort Atkinson, Wis. 53538 Phone: 920-563-5551 Fax: 920-563-7298 Website: www.hoards.com Email: hoards@hoards.com

Parlor Automation Upgrades Perfect Milking in any Parlor

Editorial BRIAN V. KNOX, President COREY A. GEIGER, Managing Editor ABBY J. BAUER, Associate Editor MAGGIE C. SEILER, Associate Editor DENNIS J. HALLADAY, Western Editor CHRISTY K. ACHEN, Editorial Intern JENNIFER L. YURS, Editorial Coordinator KELLY A. WOOD, Editorial Assistant HONOR D. SCHULTZ, Editorial Assistant

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C. TODD GARRETT, Art Director

Special Publications

Labor Management and Savings Prep Management = More Milk Integrated Pulsation Milk Temperature & Flow Analysis Clear, Easy to Understand at Cow-side

AISHA N. LIEBENOW, Special Publications Mgr.

Marketing National office: 920-563-5551

Centrus Composite Rotary Solutions Transforming the Milking Environment

JOHN R. MANSAVAGE, Director of Marketing AMANDA J. WOLLIN, Digital Marketing Manager JANE A. GRISWOLD, Sr. Dairy Marketing Manager WENDY J. CLARK, Dairy Marketing Manager PATTI J. HURTGEN, Online Media Manager GAYLE E. GRANDT, Advertising Coordinator KAREN A. BRANDL, Advertising Support PATTI J. KRESSIN, Classified Advertising Manager

East Coast office: 919-896-6113

ANDREW J. DELLAVA, Dairy Marketing Manager

West Coast office: 800-693-8048

JANET C. FORD, Publishing Representative KIM E. ZILVERBERG, Publishing Representative

International Headquarters Japanese office: 81-155-64-5735

KAYAKO MIYOSHI, Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Mexican office: 52-55-5361-9390

ABELARDO A. MARTINEZ, Mexico City, Mexico SHEILA P. MARTINEZ, Mexico City, Mexico

Chinese office: 010-62720998

Strong, Light & Tough - Built for 24/7 Operations Sizes from 28 Stalls and Up Practical, Efficient and Modern Full Suite of Automation Options Milk More Cows with Less People

CAO ZHIJUN, Haidian District, Beijing, China JIAYING MA, Haidian District, Beijing, China

Information on Expo World Dairy Expo 3310 Latham Drive Madison, Wis. 53713 Phone: 608-224-6455 Fax: 608-224-0300 Website: www.worlddairyexpo.com Email: wde@wdexpo.com

World Dairy Expo staff

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Admission costs

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DAILY — $12 per person, under 12 free SEASON PASS — $35 per person

Future Show dates 275 Investment Court • Verona, Wisconsin 53593

*LONGER TERMS AVAILABLE, AIC WAIKATO PRODUCTS ONLY, FREE DAIRYTRACE OFFER AVAILABLE WITH MINIMUM PURCHASE OF 4 UNITS (EXPRESSO, PRESTO & FREEDOM) - TIE-STALL UNITS MUST HAVE WIFI CHIP OPTION INSTALLED.

6 EXPO | HOARD’S DAIRYMAN | September 10, 2018

SCOTT BENTLEY, General Manager DAWN DOMMISSE, Administrative Services Mgr. CRYSTAL RIPP, Trade Show Manager BECKY BACHMAN, Trade Show Coordinator KRISTIN OLSON, Media Relations Manager KATIE SCHMITT, Communications Specialist ANN MARIE MAGNOCHI, Dairy Cattle Show Mgr. LAURIE BREUCH, Dairy Cattle Show Coordinator ANNETTE ZIEGLER, Accounting Manager CASSI MILLER, Program Assistant

OCTOBER 1 to 5, 2019 SEPTEMBER 29 to OCTOBER 3, 2020 SEPTEMBER 28 to OCTOBER 2, 2021 OCTOBER 4 to 8, 2022

Finally, grand for a Brown Swiss legend A lifelong promoter of the Brown Swiss breed, Wayne Sliker finally achieved Grand Champion honors at the 2017 World Dairy Expo.

ALMOST cried,” I said. “I did, too,” he responded. That was the conversation I had with Wayne Sliker shortly after his cow, Top Acres Supreme Wizard ET, was named Grand Champion of the Brown Swiss show at the 2017 World Dairy Expo. It was such a significant and emotional moment for me because it was the first time Wayne, a Brown Swiss breeder that I have looked up to for a long time, had captured Grand Champion at the show. With 117 All-Americans and over 100 Reserve All-Americans to his name — both all-time records — perhaps no breeder has accomplished more than Wayne and his wife, Connie, in the Brown Swiss breed. But, until Judge Keith Topp named Wizard Grand Champion, World Dairy Expo’s top title had eluded them. For a man who means so much to so many, the story of Wizard’s victory is best told by those to whom Wayne means the most. So, I asked them to put his victory into words, and here’s what they said.

Let me tell you a story “Let me tell you a story to understand what kind of guy Wayne is,” long-time associate and friend, Brian Garrison, began with emotion already welling up inside him. “I showed against him at the Ohio State Fair in 1980 and beat one of his favorite cows with one of mine. After the show, he was the first one who came over to make sure I had a ride for my cow to get to World Dairy Expo, because she deserved to be there. That was my first trip to World Dairy Expo. And my cow won there. I’ll never forget that,” said Garrison. “I met Wayne at the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo, Iowa, in 1962. I’ve sold sales for him as an auctioneer for 25 to 30 years and have shown against him for most of that same time frame,” said fellow Brown Swiss breeder and Klussendorf member Darrell Worden. “It was always a contest between us to see who would win, and he usually did!” When Idyl Wild Improver Jinx was Grand Champion for us in 1985, he was one of the first people that walked to the middle of the ring and shook my hand and said congratulations,” Darrell recalled. “You don’t forget a moment like that. “He’s as strong a competitor as there is in the industry,” Darrell continued. “Several times, I know he was really disappointed that he didn’t win, and probably thought he could have. One of the last times he was reserve, he turned around and said, ‘I don’t mind getting beat by a really good cow.’ I think that says a lot about the man.” New York breeders Gordon and Kathy Demay have been friends with the Slikers for almost 50 years. “Back before the internet, we might not even know who won at Madison until we saw Wayne at the Eastern Breeders Sale in New York, a few weeks after the show,” the pair said. “We always looked forward to his astute analysis of the show. I’m sure he might have grumbled

by Josh Hushon

to himself in a year where he felt he should have won, but he never complained about it.” “I didn’t think it would ever happen,” Wayne’s wife, Connie, told me. “I haven’t been to Madison since 1998. I just didn’t like leaving my September babies so early, so I stayed home.” “Wayne means a lot to us; he’s family,” Deb Hoffman explained. Deb’s late husband, Palmer Hoffman, and Wayne were best friends for more than 50 years. “Leading up to the show, my daughter, Jenna, and I were debating if we should go to World Dairy Expo or not this year. But I kept thinking that if Wayne were to win it, I had to be there. So, we went.”

Always his cow “Wayne raised Wizard as a calf,” Connie said. It’s unique that Wizard wasn’t under her care because Connie is the calf-raiser extraordinaire at Top Acres. “I had knee surgery shortly before she was born, and wasn’t going to the barn then. She was a special one to him.” “This cow is pretty darn remarkable. She’s not a one-and-doner,” Gordon Demay explained about Wizard, who is scored 2E-95, was Reserve Grand Champion at World Dairy Expo in 2013 and 2015, and has been a seven-time All-American nomination. “Wizard went to seven straight World Dairy Expos; that is remarkable. Wayne appreciated that about her. I think Snickerdoodle might be the only other cow that has done that in recent times,” Gordon continued. “Wizard almost didn’t make it on the trailer to Madison this year, let alone into the ring,” said Heather Yoder. Yoder and her husband, Delbert, care for the Top Acres string at several shows including World Dairy Expo. Leading up to Expo, Wizard had battled a prolonged and severe calcium deficiency. “At the last minute, Wayne decided she should make the trip because it would be easier to watch her on-site rather than at home. “Every day that week, she kept getting better and better. When it was show day, we started to think she was looking pretty good,” Yoder said.

Where were you? “I was watching the show on the computer in the office with our herdsman, Jayson Garrett. Jayson’s been with us 28 years,” Connie Sliker said. “We were texting Wayne throughout the day and watching the show off and on at the computer.” Darrel Worden stopped what he was doing to watch, too. “As the show was ending this year, I was making my way over to the sale pavilion to prepare for the World Premier Sale. I stopped at the exit because I wanted to see it. I don’t think there was a person in that coliseum who wasn’t pulling for him,” Worden said. “I was ringside, and when the cows turned to display, all three senior champion cows were right in front of me,” said Jake Hushon, Brown Swiss breeder and Sales Manager at New Generation Genetics. “There was no question she looked great.” “When she hit the ring, I said he (Judge Topp) has to pick this cow,” Chris Keim from Sunshine Genetics added. “Wayne’s someone all of us look up to, and we were all pulling for him,” “I was watching on my laptop, and had typed

AFTER 12 RESERVE CHAMPIONS AT WORLD DAIRY EXPO, and 19 champions at Brown Swiss national shows, the most accomplished Brown Swiss breeder of them all, Wayne Sliker, captured the only title that had eluded him at the 2017 World Dairy Expo.

a message that was ready to send. I wanted to be the first to send him a message after she won, but I waited and waited to be sure,” Kathy Demay said. “Once Deano (Associate Judge Dean Dohle) and I had decided who we were going to name our champion, it started to come over me,” Judge Keith Topp recalled. “Up until that moment, you don’t think about anything other than looking at the cows.” “Wayne was the first person who ever hired me to clip cows for him when I was 17 years old,” Topp reminisced. “As I walked over to him, I couldn’t look him in the eye, because we were both getting pretty emotional about the whole thing.” “To me it was a great feeling, I’m so glad I got to witness it. He’s worked his whole life for that accomplishment,” Deb Hoffman said. “Jenna and I had to yell and scream. Uncle Wayne had won.” “It’s even more special that it happened with a cow that he dearly loves; a cow that Connie dearly loves; and a cow that Jayson dearly loves. It was a special thing for us to see. I will never forget it,” she continued. “It’s hard for me to put into words what this means to me, what Wayne means to me, and what he means to all of us,” Garrison said as he fought back tears. “After all that he’s been through with that cow the past few months and how close he was to losing her . . . it’s the perfect ending.” “When it was over, Jayson and I turned off the laptop and we headed out to the barn to do chores,” Connie said. “I had babies to feed. You never know which calf might be the next one.”

The author is the dairy marketing communications lead for Cargill Animal Nutrition and a former associate editor at Hoard’s Dairyman.

September 10, 2018

HOARD’S DAIRYMAN | EXPO 7

Exhibitor list and guide Locator code: AL = Arena Level, Coliseum MC = Main Concourse, Coliseum EH = Exhibition Hall

TC = New Holland Trade Center AR = Arena TM = Trade Mall

Highlighted exhibitors have advertisements in this supplement.

A A.I. Tags............................................. MC 27-28 ABS Global......................................AL 153-155 Accelerated Genetics....................... AL 191-193 Accu-Steel Fabric Covered Buildings ��EH 3815 Acme Engineering & Mfg Corp...... EH 1505-1507 Activon................................................ EH 6001 Acumen Detection...................................AL 220 ADA Enterprises.............................. AR 484-485 ADF Milking..................................EH 1615-1616 ADM Animal Nutrition................... EH 1611-1712 Advanced Comfort Technology...... EH 1713-1716 Afimilk.........................................EH 3601-3702 Ag-Bag....................EH 2601-2702; TM 664-665 Agpro......................................... EH 1813-1814 AgrAbility of Wisconsin......................... EH 6209 Agrarian Solutions...................... EH 4001-4103 Agri Feed International............................AL 163 AgriBrink.................................................TC 860 Agricle....................................................TC 883 Agricow............................................ AR 474-475 Agricultural Engineering Associates ��MC 80 Agri-King................................. MC 47-50; EB 7-8 AgriLabs..................................... EH 3705-3706 Agrimatics............................................. AR 448 Agri-Placement Services....................... EH 6004 Agri-Plastics Mfg............................. TC 906-936 Agri-Pro Enterprises of Iowa.................. EH 1315 Agriprom.................................................AR 424 AgriSteel USA........................... EH 2006-2107B AgriTech Analytics....................................MC 32 Agritech Genetics....................................AL 196 Agri-Trac...............................................EH 1705 Agri-View.............................................. EH 3403 AgroAir Dynamics.........................EH 2011-2116 AgroChem................................... EH 6002-6003 Agromatic....................................EH 2011-2116 Agromilk.................................................TC 901 Agrotech USA.................................. AR 487-488 AgroVantage System....................EH 4207-4208 AgSource Cooperative Services �� EH 4515 AgSource Laboratories........................... AR 457 AgVet Associates.........................EH 3511-3513 AIC Waikato................................ EH 6101-6205 AktivPULS............................................ EH 3916 Al’s Concrete Products........................... AR 492 Albers Equipment...... EH 2705-2706; TM 690-692 Albert Kerbl.............................................MC 56 Alberta Forage Industry Network......EH 1817-1918 Alforex Seeds..............................EH 1911-1912 Algonite........................................... AL 106-107 Allflex Livestock Intelligence........ EH 3608-3709 Allflex USA.................................. EH 4511-4513 Alltech........................................ EH 3201-3306 Alta Seeds............................................. AR 432 Ambic Equipment.........................EH 1311-1314 American Agco Trading Company �� AR 498 American Dairy Coalition............. EH 2615-2616 American Dairy Goat Association ��MC 10 American Dairy Science Association �� AL 178 American Dairymen.............................. EH 1305 American Guernsey Association........AL 194-195 American Jersey Cattle Association �� AL 101-102 American Milking Shorthorn Society �� MC 84 American Wood Fibers..................... AR 445-446 Ameriprint Apparel...................... EH 4518-4529 Amino Plus.......................................... EH 2415 AMS Galaxy USA..............................TC 807-836 AMS Genetics International.............. AL 121-122 AMTS......................................................MC 16 Andis Company.................................MC 1-5 & 7 Anicam Enterprises................................. AL 147 Animal Agriculture Alliance................... EH 4505 Animal Health International..........EH 3713-3715 ANIMART.................................... EH 2815-2918 Animat.........................................EH 1401-1402 Anka Products............................ EH 4011-4113 Apex Valves.................................EH 3511-3513 Appleton Steel.........................................TM HH Aqua Innovations....................................AR 473 ARCHON Industries.................................TC 948 Argus........................................... EH 2417-2518 Arm & Hammer........................... EH 4216-4217 Arntjen Germany.............................. AL 141-142 Art’s Way Manufacturing/Scientific �� TM 736-738 Artex Barn Solutions/Mfg.............EH 2017-2318 Artex Manufacturing...............................TM 684 Artwork by APJ.........................................MC 77 Aspen..........................................EH 3713-3715

Associated Milk Producers................... EH 4407 AutoVent..........................................TC 807-836 Ayrshire Breeders Association.............MC 78-79 Azomite Mineral Products........................TC 844

B Badger by Valmetal................... EH 3001-3106B Badger Spray Supply................................MC 67 Bag Man..........................................AR 414-418 Balchem Corp............................. EH 1804-1806 Bauer North America................... EH 1115-1118 Bavarian Fleckvieh Genetics �� AL 103 Bayer Animal Health.................... EH 4214-4215 Bayland Buildings...................... EH 2006-2107B Beacon Automation Pty...........................TC 916 Beco Dairy Automation................. EH 1601-1702 BeefTrader.com......................................TC 902 Bender Machine Works........................ EH 3407 Best Footing Concrete Grooving ��MC 46 BioControl North America........................ AL 207 Biogenetic Services............................... AR 486 Bioret Agri...................................EH 6107-6208 Bio-Vet........................................ EH 1503-1504 Bird Gard............................................... AR 447 Blackhawk Technical College................. MC 38tt BMO Harris Bank................................. EH 4422 Bobman-Jydeland.........................EH 2011-2116 Bock’s Identi Company.................EH 3511-3513 Boehringer Ingelheim.................. EH 2806-2909 Bohlmann...............................................TC 847 Bonnie Mohr Studio.... EH 4425-4426; MC WL2-4 BONSILAGE................................. EH 2417-2518 Boomerang Sand Bedding Systems ��AR 410-413 BouMatic/Robotics.... EH 3801-3909; 3703-3704 Bovine Boutique.......................... EH 4501-4503 BoviSync.................................................TC 903 Boviteq................................................... AL 216 Braun Electric................................. AR 426-427 Brickl Bros........................................... EH 1608 Britespan Building Systems......... EH 4301-4302 British Columbia Forage Council..... EH 1817-1918 British Livestock Genetics.............. MC EB5-EB6 Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Assn �� AL 189 Burrows Enterprises............................ EH S7-S8 Byron Seed..................................... AR 432-434

C C&E Tanks and Silos.............................. AR 455 Calf Blankets by Udder Tech............ AR 500-503 CalfHero.com................................... AL 170-172 Calf-Star...................................... EH 1411-1514 CalfStart......................................EH 1211-1214 Calf-Tel....................................... EH 2008-2309 Canadian Forage & Grassland Assn...EH 1817-1918 Canarm...................................... EH 1903-1906 Cargill Animal Nutrition................ EH 3401-3502 Carol’s Original Works.......................... EH 4428 Cary Sign............................................. EH 4432 CCP Industries........................................AL 120 Central Life Sciences.................. EH 3411-3412 Central Valley Supply................. AL 200, TM 689 CGB AgriFinancial................................... AR 452 Channel Seed.............................EH 4006-4007 Chr. Hansen.................................... AR 437-438 CLAAS of America....................... EH 2603-2604 Clarifly Larvicide.......................... EH 3411-3412 Clipper Parts & Repair..............................MC 87 Coburn ... EH 2801-2905 & 2703-2704; TC 825-826 Coffee Wagon............................................ TM R ColoQuick........................................ AL 170-172 Comfort Hoof Care..........AL 109-110 & 182-186 Comfort Slat Mat.............................TC 818-819 Comstock Creamery............................. EH 6110 Conewango Products Corp.................... EH 1107 Conklin Company.........................EH 4207-4208 Connor Agriscience......................... AR 490-491 Continental Plastic Corporation �� MC 88-89 Contree Sprayers and Equipment ��AR 517 Control Devices......................................TC 895 Cool-Calf Covers.....................................TC 898 CoPulsation Milking System ��MC 65 Cordex North America....................... EH 4515.5 Cotran Corporation.....................................MC 9 Cotton........................................ EH 4105-4106 Cottonseed...........................................EH 4107 Country Silver and Gifts........................ EH 4429 Cow Art and More................................ EH 6303 CowManager................... EH 3815 & 4001-4103 Cowsmopolitan Dairy Magazine ��AL 188 Cow-Welfare.................................EH 2011-2116

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Creva Agri International...........................TC 883 CRV........................................................AL 105 Crystal Creek..........................................TC 893 CRYSTALYX Brand Supplements.... EH 4008-4109 Cumberland Valley Analytical Service ��AR 511 Custom Dairy Performance/KTG ��MC 55 Custom Safety Groovers..........................AL 143 Cybil Fisher Photography........................ TM AAA

D Dairy Agenda Today...............................AL 186B Dairy Applications................................ EH 4431 Dairy Beef Quality Assurance................ EH 4508 Dairy Business Association.................. EH 6211 Dairy Calf and Heifer Association �� MC 83TT Dairy Farmers of America............EH 4506-4507 Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin......... EH 6304-6307 Dairy Girl Network................................. MC 31tt Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship ��TC 843 Dairy Herd Management.............. EH 2505-2506 Dairy Management Inc................EH 4320-4322 Dairy One........................................... MC 16-17 Dairy Record Management Systems �� MC 37-38 Dairy Star................................................MC 33 Dairy Tech....................................EH 1211-1214 Dairyland Hoof Care..........AL 109-110 & 182-186 Dairyland Laboratories......................... EH 4104 Dairymaster USA....................... EH 2111B-2312 DairyRealty.com.......................................MC 41 Danone North America............................TC 942 DariTech......................AR 421-423; TC 813-841 DaSilveira Southwest..............................AR 515 Datamars....................................EH 2401-2403 DBC Ag Products..........................EH 1613-1614 DCC Waterbeds........................... EH 1713-1716 Dejno’s Shavings & Pellets......................AL 150 DeLaval......................... EH 3011-3315; TM 754 Delta Livestock Construction....... EH 1813-1814 Destron Fearing.......................... EH 4511-4513 Development Resources of Iowa.......AR 470-471 DHI Computing Service........................ EH 3814 Diamond V.................................. EH 3616-3718 Dick Meyer Company.............................EH 2416 Digested Organics.................................. AR 443 Dinamica Generale US................EH 4004-4005 DN2K.................................................. EH 6008 Dobro.....................................................TC 883 Doda USA....................................... TM 720-721 Dodgeland Ag-Systems......................... EH 1604 Double S BBQ........................................ TM 785 Double S Liquid Feed Services ��AL 113 DPI Global........................................... EH 4308 Dr. Register & Associates..................... EH 2406 Drake Chillers.........................................AL 209 Draminski............................................... AL 137 Drench-Mate...................................... MC 34-35 DSM Food Specialties USA................... EH 3914 DSM Nutritional Products..................... EH 3915 DVO..................................................... EH 4206 Dymax....................................................AL 148 Dynamint Udder Cream........................ EH 4013

E E-Zee Milking Equipment..............EH 2811-2913 EasyFix Rubber Products............. EH 1915-1916 EBJ Livestock Market..............................TC 902 Eby Trailers.....................................TM 646-647 Ecolab......................................... EH 2717-2718 Ecolex Sdn Bhd.......................................TC 891 EcoPlanet Environmental...................... EH 4219 Ecosyl Products.......................... EH 4203-4204 Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative �� EH 6211 Edney Distributing Co...................... TM 700-702 Edstrom Ind.....................................TC 802-803 EID USA..................................................TC 914 Eisenmann Corporation............................MC 24 Elanco Animal Health.................. EH 4324-4325 Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery �� EH 6109 Emlab Genetics.......................................AL 118 Endovac Animal Health................EH 4306-4307 Energrow.................................... EH 1205-1206 Enogen Feed.......................................... AR 496 Enz-A-Bac Advanced Products �� AL 175 EPISURG Group of Industries ��AL 129 Esmilco............................................... EH 4408 Essential Water Solutions.................. MC 59-60 Estrotect............................................. EH 3504 Eurofins Scientific................................ EH 6009 Evolution International...................... AL 221-222 EW Nutrition USA................................. EH 2405

Extrutech Plastics.................................EH 1707 EZid Livestock ID....................................AL 130

F 4-D Ag Fashion/World............................ TM 755 4dBarn....................................................MC 45 Fabdec....................................................MC 69 Fabick Cat...........................................TM PATIO Family Dairies USA............................... EH 3507 Famo Feeds............................................TC 805 FAN Separator USA..................... EH 1115-1118 Farm Inc.................................................TC 896 Farmers National Company......................AL 198 FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative................. EH 3507 FarmTek.......................................... AR 504-505 FAST Corporation.......................................TM H Fastrack......................................EH 4207-4208 Featherlite Trailers..................................... TM T Feed Supervisor Software........................MC 81 Feedstuffs........................................... EH 2614 Fight Bac............................................. EH 1609 Five-G Consulting........................ EH 1813-1814 Fliegl.............................................. TM 708-709 Ford Distributing....................................... TM W Foremost Farms USA................... EH 4410-4411 Form-A-Feed........................................ EH 4404 Forster-Technik.......................................TC 915 Forward Farm Lines......................... TM 674-675 Fox Valley Quality Control Lab............... EH 3507 Fox Valley Technical College.................. MC 28tt Foxworthy Supply..................................EH 1709 Frenchville Trailer Sales.......................... TM 749 Fritsch Equipment Corp..........................TM 648 Furst-McNess Company...............EH 3408-3509 FutureCow.................................. EH 5015-5017

G G&D Chillers...........................................AR 514 Gabel Belting......................................... AR 436 GEA....EH 2001-2305, 4313-4316 & 4601-4603 Gehl.......................................................... TM C Genes Diffusion............................... AL 127-128 Genesis Enterprises............................. EH 5005 Genesis Feed Products........................ EH 6210 Genetics Australia Co-operative ��AL 160 GENEX.....................AL 218-224; EH 1605-1606 Geno Global.....................................AL 153-155 George Auction & Real Estate ��MC 41 GGI-SPERMEX..................................AL 139-140 Gift Farm................................................... TM S Glen Dimplex Thermal Solutions ��TC 947 Global Cow........................... EH 4409; MC WB8 Global Dairy Institute...EH 2116B-2318, 2608-2709 Global Dairy Solutions.............................TC 925 Global Equipment Company............. TM 726-727 Global Genetic Resources........................MC 54 Global Nutritech Biotechnology �� EH 6005 Golden Calf Company....................... AL 170-172 Graze Partners........................................TC 867 Green County Development Corp �� MC 38tt Green Meadows Forage............... EH 4310-4312 Green Source Automation....................... AR 454 GREENFREESTALL............................AR 410-413 Groviv........................................................ TM U Guild Associates.....................................TC 878 GVD Feed Covers....................................TC 939

H H&E Innovations.....................................TC 894 H&S Manufacturing Co................ EH 3415-3518 Hamilton Industries.................................TC 930 Hansen...................................................AL 123 Hanson by Valmetal.................. EH 3001-3106B Harvestore.................................. EH 1201-1303 Hatfield Mfg.................................... AR 464-467 Hay & Forage Grower.............................. AR 428 Haybuster....................................... AR 403-406 Heartland Cooperative Services ��MC 57-58 HerdStrong.................................EH 4305-4309 High Sierra Bio Distribution.....................AR 518 Hoard’s Dairyman.... AL 213-217; EH 4327-4328 Holm & Laue Export..................... EH 1411-1514 Holstein Association USA....................MC 29-31 Holstein International.............................. AL 162 Holstein Plaza.................................. AL 121-122 HolsteinTrader.com.................................TC 902 Hoof Supervisor.......................................MC 81 Hoof Trimmers Association.......................MC 66 Hotsy Corp..............................................TC 938 Hover Chute........................................... AR 468

H-Pac Plastics.........................................TC 821 Hubbard Feeds........................... EH 4008-4109 Huber - Technik............................... TC 883-884 Huvepharma............................... EH 3705-3706 Hygieia Biological Laboratories ��AL 126

I I.D.ology.............................................. EH 4309 IBA............................................. EH 2501-2504 ICD, IRZ Construction Division ��TC 941 IDEXX.....................................................TC 827 Images Custom Embroidery.................... EH S04 ImmuCell Corporation.......................... EH 2914 Immuno-Dynamics...................................MC 71 Imu-Tek....................................................MC 15 IMV Imaging................................ EH 5013-5014 IMV Technologies USA..............................MC 13 Insight FS................................................MC 42 Intermizoo............................................ AL 174B International Cryogenics.......................... AL 197 International Protein Sires...................MC 18-20 International Stock Food Corp.......EH 4303-4304 International Veterinary Supplies ��AL 135 Investors Bank/Insurance Services �� EH 4504 IVB..................................................AL 153-155

J J&D Manufacturing.......................EH 1101-1106 Jamesway Farm Equipment........ EH 3001-3106B Jaylor Fabricating.......................................TM D JDJ Solutions....................................... EH 4013 Jetstream Genetics.................................AL 190 JMB North America................................ AR 493 Jobe Valves.................... EH 4013 & 4011-4113 John Deere..........................................TM M-OO John Deere Financial................................MC 12 Johnson’s Innovations............................ AR 453 Jones Equipment Company..............TM 638-639 Jourdain S.A.S................TC 940; EH 2011-2116 JOZ..................................................AR 512-513 JT Boats Manure Agitators �� TM A Juniper Systems..................................... AL 137

K Kaiwaka Clothing............................. TC 872-873 Kansas Dept. of Agriculture............MC 45tt-46tt Keenan....................................... EH 3201-3306 Kelly Ryan Equipment Company....... AR 400-402 KenAg................................................. EH 1803 Kent Feed....................................EH 2611-2712 Kestrel Weather Meters..........................TC 804 Kifco.....................................................TM 685 Kleen Test Products..............................EH 2715 Kraemer Wisconsin Cheese.................. EH 6111 Kraiburg Elastic...........................EH 2011-2116 KSI Supply..............................................AL 206 KühlerZ L.P.............................................TC 882 Kuhn North America.................................TM E-F Kunafin................................................ EH 1603

L La Belle Colostrum............................... EH 3615 Laboratoire M2.................................... EH 3404 LA-CO Industries..................................... AL 173 Laird Mfg........................................TM 636-637 Lakeshore Technical College................. MC 30tt Lallemand Animal Nutrition.............. AR 494-495 Land O’Lakes................. EH 4412-4414, TC 868 LandWood Sales............................... EH 4509.5 Larry Schultz, Artist..................... EH 4420-4421 LEDWisconsin.................................. AL 114-115 Leedstone..............................................AL 119 Legend Rubber...................................EH 4517.5 Lely........................... AR 461-483 & 499; TM I-J Lemken USA................................... TM 706-707 Let’s Ride Boots & Apparel....................... TM AA Linzmeier Business Solutions............... EH 5010 LiquiTube Marketing International ��TC 890 LIRA GOLD...................................EH 1613-1614 Livestock and Dairy Insurance ��MC 53 Livestock Exporters Assn USA �� EH 5000 Living Software.......................................AL 215 Lone Star Enterprises & Mfg �� EH S1 Lone Star Equipment....................... TM 722-724 LOWE Equipment Attachments ��EH 1704 LuckNow Products........................ TM 752-753B LVI Litter Processors................................ EH S3

M Madero Dairy Systems................ EH 1408-1509 Madison Business Improvement �� EH 4530 MAI Animal Health................................ EH 2605 MAI/Genesis........................................ EH 3503 Malaysian Palm Oil Board.........................MC 39 Manitoba Forage and Grassland ... EH 1817-1918 Manitou Americas...................................... TM C MarginSmart........................................ EH 5010 Marloo Equipment........................... TM 732-735 Masters Choice Hybrids............... EH 2417-2518 Mastitis Management Tools.............. AL 124-125 McFinn Technologies............................ EH 3514 McLanahan Corporation..................TM 654-655 Mensch Manufacturing.................... TM 694-705 Merck Animal Health....................EH 2411-2513 Merritt Trailer Company.......................... TM 715 Messer Repair & Fabricating............TM 698-699 Metalcraft by K........................................MC 63 Meyer Mfg. Corp........................................ TM P Michigan Dairy Tech............................. EH 1215

Micro Technologies..................... EH 2606-2607 MicroMist Systems......................... AR 509-510 Micron Bio-Systems....................EH 3408-3509 Micronutrients........................................AL 112 Mid-State Equipment.................................. TM K Midwest Sidewalls..................................TC 881 Midwestern BioAg........................EH 1811-1812 Milk Bar NZA................................... TC 825-826 Milk Specialties Global................ EH 3413-3414 Milker’s Helpers..........................EH 5008-5009 Milkplan SA................................ EH 4114-4115 Minitube USA.......................................... AL 214 Miraco........................................ EH 1815-1816 MISCO Refractometer.............................TC 822 Mistral............................................. AL 106-107 MLD Veterinary Suppliers.........................MC 44 Modern Woodmen of America �� MC 84tt Monsanto...................................EH 4006-4007 Moocall..................................................TC 823 Moowell.......................................EH 3511-3513 Motomco.................................................MC 14 Mousehouse Cheesehaus........... EH 6010-6011 MS Biotec............................................... AL 117 MS2i......................................................AL 228 MSA Professional Services...................... AL 152 MSW Plastics....................................... EH 1304 MTech Dairy Solutions................. EH 4415-4417 MTU Onsite Energy............................... EH 2814 Multimin USA...............................EH 3511-3513 Munro Engineers.....................................TC 877 Munters Corporation................... EH 5011-5012 Mustang.................................................... TM C MVE Chart.......................................AL 226-227 MWI Animal Health...................... EH 2606-2607 My Dairy Dashboard.................... EH 4425-4426 Mycogen Seeds...............................AR 476-478

N Nasco............................................MC 1-5 & 7-8 National All-Jersey........................... AL 101, 102 National Dairy Shrine.................... Pavillion 1 DS National Hay Association............. EH 4310-4312 NC Dairy Advantage............................. EH 6007 NDEco.........................................EH 1415-1518 Nebraska Alfalfa Marketing Assn..... EH 2617-2618 Nebraska State Dairy Association ��EH 2414 Nedap Livestock Management......... TC 854-855 Neogen Corporation.................... EH 3613-3614 Neptune Enterprises.......................TM 650-652 New Generation Genetics........................AL 187 New Holland...................................TM 630-642 New Vision Ag and Specialties ��AL 212 New York Holstein Association ��AL 188 New Zealand Fieldays Society...... EH 4011-4113 Nexgrow.................................................AR 472 Next Gen Group................................... EH 3916 Nextire........................................... TC 800-801 Normande Genetics................................TC 844 North American Normande Assn ��TC 842 North Brook Farms...................... EH 3816-3818 ND Dairy Coalition/Dept. of Ag �� AL 151 Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation �� MC 29tt Northern Dairy Equipment........... EH 1112-1114 NovaVive................................................TC 859 Novita Nutrition.......................................TC 900 Novus International..................... EH 1403-1404 NRV......................................................EH 1703 Nu-Ag/Bosko.............................. EH 2603-2604 Nuhn Industries.............................. TM 676-687 NuPulse.......................................EH 2811-2913 Nutech Biosciences....................EH 6300-6301 Nutriad........................................EH 3917-3918 NV NOM.......................................... TC 904-905

O O&T Farms..........................................MC 57-58 Oak Ridge Foam & Coating Systems �� AR 497 Olmix............................................... AL 106-107 Omega Naturals..................................MC 57-58 Onfarm Solutions........................ EH 1112-1114 Ontario Forage Council.................EH 1817-1918 Organic Valley..................................TC 857-858 Origination..............................................AL 199 Orion Energy Systems............................. AL 174 Osseo Plastics & Supply...................... EH 4326 Oxbo International Corporation �� AR 506

P PACIFIL S.A.............................................TC 820 Page & Pedersen International �� EH 5007 Papillon Agricultural Company ��EH 2707 Passion Ag.............................................TC 865 Patz Corporation....................... EH 2113B-2316 Paul Mueller Company..................EH 1807-1909 Paul WERNER........................................ TM 714 Paul’s Pedicures & Equipment ��TC 913 Peach Teats......................................... EH 4013 Peak Forage Solutions............................. EH B-1 Penergetic Solutions........................TC 870-871 Penta Equipment.............................TM 680-682 Performance Probiotics............... EH 3604-3605 Phibro Animal Health, Corp.......... EH 4516-4517 Pinnacle Climate Technologies..... EH 4201-4202 Pioneer........................................EH 2407-2509 Pipping Concrete.................................... AR 431 PMI Nutritional Additives... TC 868; EH 4412-4414 Poet Nutrition..........................................MC 23 Polled Dairy Cattle.................................. AL 131 Poly Dome................................................. TM B

PortaCheck.......................................... EH 4209 Prioridad Lechera/Priority IAC.............. MC 72-73 Pro Chiller Systems.............................. EH 5004 Pro Earth Animal Health.......................... AL 179 ProActive Solutions USA....................... EH 3505 ProCROSS..............................................AL 108 Prof. Dairy Producers Foundation �� MC 67tt Professional Dairy Producers of WI �� EH 4427 ProfitSource......................................... EH 2404 ProGentus.......................................AL 143-145 Progressive Pubs.... AR 441-442 & 458; EH 4400 Promat....................................... EH 1216-1318 Protekta................................................. TC 817 Protexia...........................................TC 852-853 Provimi........................................... TC 830-831 Provita Animal Health........................... EH 1306 Provita Supplements.............................. AR 430 Puck Custom Enterprises................TM 634-635 Puli-Sistem.................................... AL 176-176B Purebred Publishing.......... AL 194-195 & 194CR Purina Animal Nutrition................ EH 4412-4414 Purple Cow Gift Shop.................. EH 4518-4529

Q QualiTech...................................EH 4405-4406 Quality Liquid Feeds..........EH 4205; 4329-4330 Quality Roasting................................... EH 3506 Quatro Boots/Skellerup....................AR 414-418 Quebec Forage Council.................EH 1817-1918

R R&D LifeSciences........................EH 2713-2714 Ralco.......................................... EH 1208-1309 Raytec Manufacturing..............................MC 21 RCI Engineering.........................................TM O Recon Technologies.................... EH 1112-1114 Red & White Dairy Cattle Assn �� AL 161 Redmond Minerals................................. AR 420 Reed Footwear.................................AR 414-418 Renn Mill Center......................... EH 1913-1914 RESCO.....................................................MC 70 Ritchie Industries........................ EH 1405-1407 River Valley Farm.........................TM Semex Tent RJB Company...............................EH 1311-1314 Roll-O-Matic Curtains.......................AR 470-471 Ropapharm US..................................... EH 5006 Rostech Electronics............................. EH 3603 Roto-Mix..................................... EH 3016-3318 Rovibec Agrisolutions.................. EH 3007-3309 RP Feed Components.................. EH 2615-2616 RPC-BPI Agriculture..................... EH 3606-3607 RS Energy............................................... TC 917 RSI Calf Systems...................................TM 645 Rubes Cartoons...................................... EH C-1

S S.I. Feeders...............................................TM G Sandstormer...........................................TC 869 Saskatchewan Forage Council......EH 1817-1918 SCCL................................................... EH 3405 Scherer Grain Processing Solutions ��TC 879 Schlueter Company.........EH 4016-4018 & 3916 Schnupp’s Grain Roasting.......................TC 897 Schuitemaker Machines.................. TM 670-672 Schwartz Manufacturing Company �� EH 1108 Sealpro Silage Barrier Film.............. AR 490-491 Secco International...................... EH 1617-1718 Secure Covers.................................AR 414-418 Select Sires............. EH 4001-4103; AL 167-169 Semex........................................TM Semex Tent Seneca Dairy Systems.....................TC 928-929 Serval Canada.........................................MC 69 Setric Best..............................................EH A-1 Sgariboldi.......................................TM 656-667 Shady Lane Curtains...............................TC 828 Shanghai Terrui International Trade ��TC 918-920 Shoof International.............................. EH 6302 Shredlage................................... EH 2603-2604 Sikkema Equipment.........................TC 921-923 Silostop.......................................... AR 450-451 Skinner AgSolutions...................................TM Q Slavic Beauty.......................................... AL 116 Slurrystore.................................. EH 1201-1303 SOFIVO...................................................AL 208 Soil Net..................................................AR 425 Solutions 4 Earth..................................EH 1706 SomaDetect...........................................TC 880 SOP.................................................AL 180-181 South Dakota Dept of Agriculture �� EH 4514 South Dakota State University........... EH 4513.6 Southwest WI Technical College �� MC 48tt Soy Best..................................... EH 4210-4211 Spectrum Premium Non-GMO ��TC 856 SSI Corporation................................... EH 2613 St. Jacobs ABS................................AL 153-155 Starbar....................................... EH 3411-3412 Steel Cow Gallery & Studios............... EH 4515B StepRight Stockmanship....AL 109-110 & 182-186 Steuart Labs............................................MC 86 STgenetics..... AL 156-158 & 146; EH 4212-4213 Stockyard Style................................TC 850-876 Storti SpA..................................................TM D Suevia....................................................TC 883 Sundown Industries Corp..................... EH 1111 Sun-North Systems..................... EH 2608-2709 Superior Attachments..................... TC 944-946 Superior Mat & Comfort.................. TC 885-886 Supranusa Rubber..................................AL 134 Supreme International................. EH 3007-3309

Sure Step Consulting......AL 109-110 & 182-186 Swissgenetics.............................TM Semex Tent Syngenta............................................... AR 496

T Tags4All Global................................AR 410-413 Tasco Dome Covered Structures ��TC 846 Tatoma Agricultural Equipment........ TM 718-719 Teagle Machinery................................... EH S02 TechMix................................................EH 2716 Temple Tag..................................EH 2401-2403 Tenderfoot Products............................. EH 1307 The Country Today.................................. AR 435 The Forage Source...................................MC 64 The National Dairy FARM Program �� EH 4508 Timab Magnesium USA...........................AL 159 Timac Agro USA.......................................MC 36 Tire Sidewall Depot.................................AR 516 Titan International............................TC 926-927 Toast Food Truck.................................... TM 788 Topcon Agriculture...........EH 1501-1502; MC 21 Trakrite Global/Services..... AL 109-110; 182-186 Trans Ova Genetics..........................AL 143-145 TransAgra International............... EH 1109-1110 Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas ��TM 728-729 TriCal Superior Forage.............................TC 892 Trident Processes...................................AR 425 Trim-Tec...................................................MC 85 Trioliet................... EH 2206-2307; TM 660-662 Triple Crown Products........................... EH 4510 Trouw Nutrition USA............................. EH 1204 Truck Supervisor......................................MC 81 Tru-Test...................................... EH 4011-4113 Tuffy Tilt Tables......................................TM 688 Tufner Weighing Systems........................TC 845 Turner............................................. TC 863-889 Twin Mountain Fence Company ��TC 943 Twisted X Boots...............................TC 850-876

U U.S. Screen Company.......................TM 716-717 U.S. Slat Mat...................................TC 818-819 Udder Comfort International............. AL 164-166 Udder Gun...............................................MC 22 Udder Tech..................................... AR 500-503 UNIFORM-Agri.......................................EH 1708 University of Wisconsin-River Falls �� MC 27tt Up North Plastics................................. EH 3406 Upsi-Daisy Cow Lifter..............................TC 829 US Dairy Export Council...............EH 4320-4322 US Forage Research...... AR Forage Superbowl Area USDA Farm Service Agency................... EH 4402 USDA.......................................... EH 4401-4403 UW-Madison Dairy Science.................... MC 37tt UW-Madison CALS.........................MC 39tt-40tt UW-Madison Veterinary Medicine �� MC 41tt UW-Platteville School of Agriculture ��MC 35tt UW-Extension Dairy Team...................... MC 21tt

V Valley Agricultural Software......... EH 4331-4332 Valley Vet Supply......................................MC 40 Valmetal USA.............................. EH 3001-3106 Van Beek Natural Science........... EH 5001-5003 Vantage Dairy Supplies........................... AL 149 Vaughan Company.......................... AR 407-408 Ventec Canada.............................EH 4317-4319 Versa Corporation...........................TM 696-697 VES Environmental Solutions............... EH S5-S6 Vets Plus.....................................EH 2713-2714 Vettec.................................................. EH 1607 Viking Genetics.............................AL 210 & 108 Virtus Nutrition.................................... EH 4323 Vita Plus Corporation.................. EH 1801-1902 Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients...... EH 4203-4204

W Wagler & Associates................................MC 43 Wahl Clipper & Lister Shearing..........MC 1-5 & 7 Waikato Milking Systems NZ/USA...EH 6101-6205 Watts Water Technologies.......................TC 861 We Feed Calves Id-Tek Calf Feeders �� AR 518 WeCover Structures.........................AR 507-508 Wescor Masdtec.............................. AL 164-166 Western Ag Enterprise..............................MC 11 Westwaard.......................................AR 421-423 Westway Feed Products...................... MC 75-76 WG Critical Care/Quartermaster......EH 4116-4118 WI Beef Council/Cattlemen’s Assn �� EH 4509 WI Livestock ID Consortium.................. EH 4430 Wieser Concrete Products...............TM 658-669 Winfield United............................ EH 4412-4414 Win-Win...................................................MC 80 Wisconsin Cheese Makers Assn �� EH 4423 Wisconsin DATCP................................. EH 4424 Wisconsin Holstein Association ��AL 104 W-L Alfalfa............................................EH 3707 Woodchuck Bedding Spreader �� TM 649 World Wide Sires.................................MC 25-26 Worthington Industries..................... AL 132-133

X, Y, and Z YES Equipment.....EH 2514-2516; TM 750B-752B Y-Tex Corporation........................ EH 4014-4015 Yunker Plastics...................................... AR 480 Z Tags.........................................EH 2401-2403 Zeeland Farm Services, Inc.....................AL 205 Zinpro Performance Minerals........EH 3611-3712 Zoetis......................................... EH 3811-3913

September 10, 2018

HOARD’S DAIRYMAN | EXPO 9

Set your World Dairy Expo schedule October 2 to October 6 Commercial exhibits open daily Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, October 1

Main Events

8 a.m. National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, and International PostSecondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, Coliseum 7:30 p.m. National 4-H Judging Contest Results and Awards Banquet, Exhibition Hall 7:30 p.m. National Intercollegiate and International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Banquet, Exhibition Hall

Tuesday, October 2

Main Events

7:15 a.m. International Junior Holstein Show, Coliseum 7:30 a.m. International Ayrshire Show, Coliseum 8 a.m. FFA Judging Events, Sale Pavilion and Sheraton Hotel 3 p.m. International Jersey Show: heifers, Coliseum 3 p.m. International Milking Shorthorn Show: heifers, Coliseum

Educational Forums

1 p.m. “Entering the dairy industry: How do young people get started into dairying? ” Speaker: Gary Sipiorski, Vita Plus, Exhibition Hall

Virtual Farm Tours

2 p.m. MasCow, Mascow, Kan., sponsored by Kansas Department of Agriculture, Exhibition Hall

Wednesday, October 3

Main Events

7:30 a.m. International Jersey Show: cows and groups, Coliseum 11 a.m. World Forage Analysis Superbowl Awards Luncheon, Exhibition Hall 12:30 p.m. International Milking Shorthorn Show: cows, Coliseum 2 p.m. International Brown Swiss Show: heifers, Coliseum 4 p.m. Top of the World Jersey Sale, Sale Pavilion 5 p.m. World Dairy Expo Welcome Reception, Exhibition Hall 7 p.m. Dinner with the Stars Recognition Banquet, Exhibition Hall 7:30 p.m. World Ayrshire Event Sale, Sale Pavilion

Educational Forums

11 a.m. “Large-scale robots: Is it worth the hype?” sponsored by Quality Liquid Feeds Inc. Speaker: Brian Houin, Homestead Dairy LLC, Exhibition Hall 1 p.m. “Will the farm bill hurt or help? ” Speaker: Mark Stephenson, UWMadison, Exhibition Hall

Forage Seminars

10 a.m. “Strategies to reduce feed costs on the dairy” Speaker: Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois, Arena Building 1:30 p.m. “Dairy nutrition research update” Speakers: Ken Kalscheur, Geoff Zanton, and Mary Beth Hall, USDAARS, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Arena Building

Virtual Farm Tours

12 p.m. Blue Star Dairy Farms, DeForest, Wis., sponsored by Compeer Financial, Exhibition Hall 2 p.m. VanderMade Dairy and FreshMade Dairy, Sherwood, Ohio, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition LLC, Exhibition Hall

Thursday, October 4

Main Events

7:30 a.m. International Brown Swiss Show: cows and groups, Coliseum 1:30 p.m. International Guernsey Show: heifers, Coliseum 1:30 p.m. International Red and White Show: heifers, Coliseum 2 p.m. World Premier Brown Swiss Sale, Sale Pavilion 4:30 p.m. National Dairy Shrine annual meeting, Exhibition Hall 5:30 p.m. National Dairy Shrine Reception, Exhibition Hall 6 p.m. World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Competition, Coliseum 6:30 p.m. National Dairy Shrine Banquet, Exhibition Hall

Educational Forums

11 a.m. “Are you raising the right number of heifers? ” sponsored by Micronutrients Speaker: Jason Karszes, PRODAIRY at Cornell University, Exhibition Hall 1 p.m. “KPIs: Your yardstick to improve what matters on your operation,” sponsored by Feed Supervisor Software Speakers: Tom Fuhrmann and Terry Battcher, DairyWorks Management, Exhibition Hall

Forage Seminars

10 a.m. “On-farm feed and forage management for 44,000-pound herd” Speakers: Tom Kestell, EverGreen-View Farms, and Steve Woodford, Nutrition Professionals Inc., Arena Building 1:30 p.m. “Corn silage for dairy: Past, present, and a look to the future”

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Speaker: Randy Shaver, UWMadison, Arena Building

Anderson, Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy; Exhibition Hall

Virtual Farm Tours

Forage Seminars

12 p.m. Young’s Jersey Dairy Inc., Yellow Springs, Ohio, sponsored by American Jersey Cattle Association, Exhibition Hall 2 p.m. Selz-Pralle Dairy, Humbird, Wis., sponsored by Mycogen Seeds, Exhibition Hall

Friday, October 5

Main Events

7:30 a.m. International Red and White Show: cows and groups, Coliseum 7:30 a.m. International Guernsey Show: cows and groups, Coliseum 12 p.m. International Holstein Show: heifers, Coliseum 2 p.m. International Guernsey Classic Sale, Sale Pavilion; World Premier Milking Shorthorn Sale, Sale Pavilion 5 p.m. International Reception, Exhibition Hall 7 p.m. World Classic 2018 Holstein Sale, Coliseum 8 p.m. Expo in the Evening celebration, Sale Pavilion

Educational Forums

11 a.m. “Improved genomic selection for health and other traits,” sponsored by Semex Speaker: Paul VanRaden, USDAAGIL, Exhibition Hall 1 p.m. “View from the top: How corporate restaurant and food retail sourcing policies are being developed and the implications to the farmer,” sponsored by Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Speakers: Mike Brown, The Kroger Co.; Sarah Hendren, Culver Franchising System; and Angela

10 a.m. “New insight on alfalfagrass mixtures for dairy” Speaker: Jerry Cherney, Cornell University, Arena Building 1:30 p.m. “Corn silage mycotoxins” Speaker: Phil Cardoso, University of Illinois, Arena Building

Virtual Farm Tours

12 p.m. Rocky Creek Dairy, Olin, N.C., sponsored by NC Dairy Advantage, Exhibition Hall 2 p.m. McCarty Family Farms, LLC, Colby, Kan., sponsored by QLF, Exhibition Hall

Saturday, October 6

Main Events

8 a.m. International Holstein Show: cows and groups, Coliseum 4 p.m. Parade of Champions and Selection of 2018 Supreme Champion, Coliseum 6 p.m. World Dairy Expo closes

Educational Forum

11 a.m. “Learning from the future — dairying in 2068” Speaker: Jack H. Britt, Jack H. Britt Consulting, Exhibition Hall

Forage Seminar

10 a.m. “Seeing the total financial picture of the dairy puzzle, of which forage is one of the pieces” Speaker: Gary Sipiorski, Vita Plus, Arena Building

Virtual Farm Tour

12 p.m. Benthem Brothers Inc., McBain, Mich., sponsored by Waikota Milking Systems, Exhibition Hall

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ExpoTV continues to evolve

by Kaitlyn Riley

Token Creek Mobile Television marked its 10th anniversary of broadcasting ExpoTV by adding a fourth channel in 2017.

IGHTS, cameras, Expo! Since 2008, Token Creek Mobile Television brought World Dairy Expo’s colored shavings, elated exhibitors, and world-class cows to the big screen through ExpoTV. Their truck on the north side of the Coliseum hummed with technology that broadcasted the show through a cable television network across the grounds and online for viewers around the globe.

The evolution of ExpoTV John Salzwedel, the company’s president, remembers well the first time Token Creek was asked to produce the international dairy show. Mark Clarke was the general manager of World Dairy Expo at the time. Salzwedel knew Clarke from previous projects, so the two decided to let Token Creek take over ExpoTV. “We were working out of a very, very small truck,” Salzwedel said. “It was nowhere near what it has grown to be right now.” In their humble beginnings, the show was recorded on tape with two fixed cameras and one hand-held camera compared to 2017 when Token Creek used 10 cameras throughout the grounds. The “sneaker network” of physically walking files from one place to the next was eventually replaced with servers that staff used to share videos and other content. With the new pavilions built in 2014, Token Creek had the chance to install fiber cable on the Expo grounds, facilitating the broadcast on the large screens in the Expo Hall, television monitors in the New Holland pavilions, and monitors in the Coliseum above the showring. In 2017, all ExpoTV channels aired in high definition for the first time, putting champion cattle in clearer view. “It was a very expensive proposition to do it,” Salzwedel said. “But it looks incredible. I am so tickled and pleased with how everything turned out.”

Star athletes and cows Before World Dairy Expo, Token Creek Mobile Television mostly worked with sporting events. Their fleet of four trucks travels internationally, but of all the places they go, Salzwedel said his favorite stop is World Dairy Expo. He grew up on a farm in rural Dodge County, and for him, going to Expo is like going home. “Even though it was a long time ago in my history, you can’t really get it out of your system,” Salzwedel said. “World Dairy Expo is a really important project that we get to be a part of.” While movements of cattle are more easily captured than those of athletes, there are still challenges that come with showcasing their quality. With his background in agriculture, Salzwedel helps his staff understand what makes the highlight reel for dairy breeders. “We have to educate the camera people that we are looking at the business end of the cow as opposed to the pretty brown eyes with big lashes,” Salzwedel said. “People at home watching this want to see what makes this cow the champion cow.” 16 EXPO | HOARD’S DAIRYMAN | September 10, 2018

EXPOTV BRINGS World Dairy Expo to life for those who can’t make the trip to Madison, Wis.

Historically, Token Creek offered three channels. Two channels featured the split showring, and the third presented all other Expo activities, according to Salzwedel. Wanting to improve the ExpoTV experience, Token Creek and World Dairy Expo held a focus group. Staff discovered they needed to get more word out about Expo, not only locally, but also nationally and internationally.

Adding a fourth channel Their solution was to add an Expo news channel, so Token Creek celebrated 10 years of broadcasting ExpoTV in 2017 by adding a fourth channel that was dubbed Expo360. “The showring is great, but there is so much going on at Expo,” Salzwedel said. “Hopefully, we can use Expo360 as a vehicle to drive people into Madison and onto the grounds. We want them to meet with different vendors and get the feel for what is going on in the dairy industry.” With the extra channel to prepare for, Token Creek arrived more than a week before the show to set up. The company, along with World Dairy Expo staff, created a makeshift studio in Pavilion 1 with multiple cameras, an anchor desk, and an interview area for guests to speak with the host, Kristin Olson, World Dairy Expo media relations manager. Olson anchored a full 30-minute newscast in the morning and another in the afternoon to recap the day. “As soon as the afternoon show was done, we were already working on what is going to be on the next morning,” Salzwedel said. They treated the show as much like an actual television news broadcast as possible. Staff in the control room created lower third graphics, cued up the show open, and produced various elements. Others were on the grounds shooting footage, writing features, and packaging stories. Examples included “Foodie of the Day” introducing food vendors on the grounds. They also highlighted differ-

ent venues inside the Expo Hall and companies from around the world that brought cutting-edge technology in the dairy industry.

The future of ExpoTV While the fourth channel is in its first year, Token Creek looked for ways to improve the Expo360 look and format for 2018. Some of the biggest changes that came to mind were improving graphics, the show’s opening, and the set. Salzwedel said his goal is to make Expo360 look like a network broadcast to keep it visually appealing for years to come. “This is very initial,” Salzwedel said during Expo 2017. “Hopefully, by the end of this year, people will find us, know we are there, and we can get more people viewing.” In 2017, the online viewing numbers came in strong with more than 143,000 users watching 2 million minutes of ExpoTV, according to World Dairy Expo. The average viewing time was 14 minutes, and the top five countries for viewers included the United States, Canada, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Salzwedel explained their target audience is not only people who are involved in the dairy industry, but also those who have a general interest about agriculture. “It does not have to be just milking cows,” Salzwedel said. “There are a lot of different parts of technology that could be applicable to other parts of agriculture. We are showing the farming industry across the board with the potential to bring it all together.” After a decade of dedication to broadcasting the sights, sounds, and celebrations of World Dairy Expo, Salzwedel said he and his staff will continue enhancing ExpoTV to bring the future of the dairy industry to viewers across the globe. The author grew up on a registered Jersey dairy farm in Gays Mills, Wis., and has been a multimedia journalist on radio and television.

They come to lead

by Karen Bohnert

For 400-plus youth, the Expo showmanship contest offers a chance to display their hard work.

OR many juniors, stepping on the colored shavings at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., is a dream come true. In 1984, the youth showmanship contest debuted for Expo’s junior exhibitors with great success. For a little perspective, 171 youth participated in the contest in 2007. By 2012, that number had nearly doubled to 292 participants. By 2017’s contest, participation had risen to 424 youth, an elevation of 148 percent over 2007 numbers. There have been several reasons for the linear growth in this contest, according to Katie Coyne, the contest’s superintendent. “The contest was much smaller until about 10 years ago. The real growth occurred when World Dairy Expo was changed from a regional to international contest,” said Coyne. “In addition, youth can learn from the best showmen and judges while watching and participating in the showmanship contest.” Youth showmanship participants are not required to show their own animal. They are encouraged to participate in showmanship whether or not they are exhibiting an animal in one of the eight dairy cattle shows at Expo. “For many youth who live outside of the Midwest, it is cost prohibitive to bring their animals to Madison, and for some, it is their only chance to show on the colored shavings at World Dairy Expo,” said Coyne.

Hard work pays off Mikayla Endres from Lone Rock, Wis., won the senior showmanship contest at World Dairy Expo in 2017. Mikayla’s family has Holsteins, Ayrshires, Milking Shorthorns, and most recently added Jerseys. “We have about 50 heifers on our farm, and 15 milk cows are housed off the farm,” said Endres. “Within the next year, we plan on bringing all the cows back to the farm and start milking them ourselves,” she said. The freshman at Madison Area Technical College stated, “Showmanship has always been my thing. In my free time, I’ve always worked with our heifers and am always striving to improve.” Mikayla gave credit to her father for teaching her the basic skills. “I also spent countless hours watching online videos through the breed associations and learning the most updated showmanship rules.” She began showing when she was 8 years old and has participated in showmanship at World Dairy Expo for five years. “I tremendously enjoy showmanship,” she said. “It’s solely on me.” Nearly a year after winning showmanship, Mikayla was still in disbelief. “This is a really big personal achievement for me,” she said. “This was my goal, and I felt like it was super far-fetched, but I continued to plow deep and work hard with my heifers and kept learning and doing my best.” Now she plans on giving back and helping other kids, especially those who didn’t grow up on a dairy farm but have the same desire to show cattle. “I want the kids to know that nothing in life comes easy; you have to keep working for it, but whatever you do, never give up,” stated Mikayla. “Hard work and dedication pay off.” Siblings Savannah and Kolton Crack hail from two-time Holstein Canada Master Breeder herd

MORE THAN 400 YOUTH FILLED THE COLORED SHAVINGS Thursday evening during the 2017 World Dairy Expo to try their hand at being named the best showman.

Crackholm Holsteins, home to 40 Holstein cows and 200 acres in Richmond, Quebec. The Crack siblings have also had great success in showmanship on the colored shavings in Madison. Last year, 14-year-old Kolton placed second in the junior division and 16-year-old Savannah was second in the intermediate division. Savannah also took home first place in 2016 in the intermediate division and first place in 2015 in the junior division. Kolton took home third place in the junior division in 2015. Savannah, who has been exhibiting and participating in showmanship at World Dairy Expo for three years, credited her showmanship success to practice, effort, and attitude. “You must practice with your animal so you can perform as a great duo, but the effort you put into that practice must be as if you are going into the

PART OF THE DRAW OF THE SHOWMANSHIP CONTEST is not only competing against the best, but also getting advice from the best. Shown here is Judge Laura Phoenix, co-owner of Far-Row Holsteins in Woodville, Ontario, who is giving advice to one of the junior division showmen.

ring,” she said. “You must give 100 percent every time. That way, when it comes to competition time, you are fully prepared and ready.” She also said that attitude is equally important. Her brother, Kolton, explained that his recipe for success is understanding his calf, watching others show, and giving it his all. “You cannot always win, but you can always do your best and give time to your project.” Like

his sister, Kolton has also exhibited and participated in showmanship for three years. Kolton would like to someday take over the family farm and continue to show cattle. “I will definitely continue to participate in 4-H and showmanship. I really like farming and the community it brings into your life,” he said. “You meet so many great people and get so many great experiences.” His sister has experienced much of the same. “I would also like to take over the family farm with my brother and take up a part-time job within the agricultural industry,” said Savannah. For the most part, the sister-brother duo get along on and off the farm. “Showing against your sibling on the world stage can be both fun and exciting, but also unpleasant,” said Savannah. “It’s not fun to have your brother beat you, at anything.” “Competing against your sibling adds a touch of tension, but it also has helped me rise to new heights,” she reflected. “Having competed against my brother has allowed him to be my go-to person, the person I ask for advice, talk to about things, and be a great supporter. Really, the only unpleasant part of it is when they win and the roles get reversed.” Kolton said, “When I show against Savannah, it adds some competition between the two of us, making both of us want to outshow the other. Practicing and showing together and learning from each other is a very good thing and has helped us each reach a new level of success.” Year after year, youth from across the continent continue to make their way to Madison to compete in showmanship, as well as judging and fitting contests at World Dairy Expo. “These juniors are able to develop practical skills and learn life lessons each year,” said Coyne. “Our hopes are that the youth leave the contest with new tips to improve their showmanship skills in addition to having met new friends and had fun.”

The author and her husband work in partnership with family on a 450-cow dairy in East Moline, Ill.

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HOARD’S DAIRYMAN | EXPO 17

The ACT of forage management

by Mike Rankin

The World Forage Management Cup tests students’ book and practical knowledge of forages.

T’S A hard contest.” That’s Chris Baxter’s summary of the World Forage Management Cup competition held each year at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., for competing three-person teams, which are mostly from FFA chapters. Baxter’s assessment wasn’t as a participant in the contest. Rather, he’s a professor in soil and crop science at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and assumes superintendent duties for the event. It’s a duty he’s held since 2003. “I pull some of the questions for the written test directly from our college exams,” Baxter said. “It’s tough.” To be sure, walking into the area where the contest takes place is a bit intimidating, even for the most grizzled forage-producing veteran. There’s table after table designated for test taking. Walking on the other side of a set of room dividers unveils rows of tables with plates of seeds and plant mounts. The final area is lined with classes of dry hay, haylage, and corn silage waiting to be properly placed from first through fourth. In 2017, nearly 40 teams and 144 total participants vied for the title of World Forage Management Cup champion. Give these kids credit; taking the equivalent of a forage management ACT test is not what many would choose to do on a day off from school.

Something for everyone The two-hour-long World Forage Management Cup challenges a person’s “book” knowledge as well as their aptitude for practical application. Participants have 40 minutes to complete each challenge of the forage triathlon. The written test is 60 multiple choice questions with inquiries spanning a wide range of forage management topics. Prior to the event, FFA advisors are sent a list of about 100 forage species and weeds from which participants will need to be able to identify both the plant and seed. Sixty total plant, weed, and seed specimens comprise the identification portion of the contest. The participants are given the full list of species to choose from as they mark their answers. Next comes forage judging. Here, participants are asked to place six classes of forage comprised of four different samples each. The students can feel and smell the forage and are also given the laboratory forage analysis of each sample. As a result, the ability to assess a forage quality test and determine the test metrics’ relative importance is paramount for receiving a competitive score. Having taught at two different high schools in his career, Paul Marshall currently acts as the FFA advisor at Riverdale High School in Riverdale, Wis. He explained, “I’ve had a lot of kids who participated in this contest who have gone on to be leaders in the industry and very successful in their lives.” Marshall said that they push hard in agronomy and soils, practicing for the contest three weeks in advance. “We collect plant mounts and the kids bring in hay samples that we use for practice judging. Forage quality makes or breaks the industry,” he added. The advisor’s tutelage has paid off. Riverdale won the contest in 2016 and placed second the 18 EXPO | HOARD’S DAIRYMAN | September 10, 2018

SIX FORAGE CLASSES of four samples each are placed in ranking order by participants in the forage contest.

three previous years. This year, his team of three female students again finished second overall. Linda Sattler has been bringing teams to the contest for 18 years. She’s the FFA advisor at Laconia High School in Rosendale, Wis., and brought an experienced group to the event in 2017. Earlier in the year, Laconia had won the state FFA-sponsored agronomy competition. Brady Madigan, a member of the Laconia team, had participated in the contest for the previous three years. It’s in Madigan’s blood as his dad is an agronomy specialist and sales manager with a large co-op. He plans to major in agronomy in college. Though Madigan told me prior to 2017’s event that he likes the forage judging and plant identification portions of the contest, it was the written exam where he really excelled, achieving a contest high of 96 percent. He finished as eighthhigh individual in the contest. One of Madigan’s teammates, Keegan Bruins, works on a dairy farm and was a member of his chapter’s winning agronomy contest team earlier in the year. He finished as the fourth-high individual overall and was in the top 10 for both the written exam and the forage judging. As a team, Laconia finished third overall in the contest.

They showed everyone While meandering around the students prior to last year’s contest, I sought out the group that had driven the farthest to compete. That distinction went to the team from Halfway, Mo. The town of Halfway is located north of Springfield and “halfway” between Bolivar and Buffalo; it’s population is listed as 173. I found the team sitting against the wall. The unofficial captain, Andrew Covert, was from a beef operation where his family also harvests and sells hay. The soft-spoken Covert said that he planned to attend the College of the Ozarks and major in agronomy. “Forages are a big part of what we do,” Covert added. Another member of the Halfway FFA team was Michaela Higgenbotham. She had previous experience participating in their state’s FFA agronomy contest and lives on a beef farm where they also make hay. Rounding out the team from the Show-Me State was Carli Cable, a first-time competitor. “I like plants,” said Cable, whose family has a beef feedlot and also produces hay. Once the dust settled and the final tallies

were known following the contest, it was this trio from Halfway FFA that rose to the top, and they did it by a fairly wide margin. Covert was the top individual, while Higgenbotham placed third overall. Cable, the newcomer, placed a very respectable 12th.

A unique event Forage crops and their management are often viewed as a secondary enterprise both on the farm and in the classroom, especially to high school students who are understandably more enamored by big combines and first-place heifers. However, the World Forage Management Cup contest is singular in its ability to bring the complex-

2017 World Forage Management Cup team standings

1. Halfway FFA (Mo.) 2. Riverdale FFA (Wis.) 3. Laconia FFA (Wis.) 4. River Ridge FFA (Wis.) 5. Pulaski FFA (Wis.) 6. Arcadia FFA (Wis.) 7. Rio FFA (Wis.) 8. New London FFA (Wis.) 9. Marengo FFA (Ill.) 10. Western Dubuque FFA (Iowa)

ities of forage production front and center to the future agricultural leaders who participate. The corporate sponsors and organizers of this event, including the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Agronomy Soil Conservation Chapter and World Dairy Expo, are to be commended for their efforts. Though most of the participants are entered as FFA teams, the contest is open to any agricultural youth group (for example, 4-H) with students in the seventh through 12th grades. For more information about the World Forage Management Cup contest, visit bit.ly/ HFG-WFMC.

The author is the managing editor for Hay & Forage Grower.

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ORE than 100 contestants from across the United States and Canada will fill the World Dairy Expo showring to evaluate twelve classes of dairy cattle as part of the postsecondary and intercollegiate dairy judging contests. New this year, when each contestant has made a final decision on the class placing, the contestant will not turn in a traditional paper placing card. Instead, each contestant will walk up to a digital tablet to submit their placing. It will stand as a landmark shift in how the contest is conducted and tabulated. Ann Marie Magnochi, World Dairy Expo dairy cattle show manager, explains, “The format of the college dairy judging contest has generally remained the same since its inception nearly 100 years ago. It will be exciting to see technology facilitate the collection of the contest placings and tabulation of the results.” Historically, contestants marked a final placing on a paper card and turned it into a volunteer standing ringside. Then, the paper placing card was passed along to a runner to take to volunteers that manually inputted each card into a digital system for scoring. The process involved hands and spot checking along 8:21:21many AM the way to ensure accuracy. World Dairy Expo staff worked alongside a Madison-based information technology company to establish another tailor-made system for the dairy judging contest.

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Twenty digital tablets will be placed around the ring, explained Magnochi. The process will take around one minute (or less) for each contestant to submit a placing. Like a credit card pin pad, the tablet is equipped with shields on the sides to ensure the information entered is out of view from others. One-by-one, contestants will approach one of the digital tablets and scan a unique barcode that represents his or her contestant number. These barcodes will be on a lanyard worn by each contestant. A screen will appear showing a menu of breeds, followed by a list of class ages. Following these two selections, the contestant will choose their placing for the class, review it, and confirm all information is correct before submitting. Magnochi notes World Dairy Expo plans to have volunteers standing by the tablets in case questions arise. Like when contestants filled out a paper entry card, each contestant will need to complete the digital submission process during each of the twelve classes. Fifteen minutes are allotted for evaluation of a nonreasons class, and 18 minutes are allotted for evaluation of a reasons

GONE WILL BE THE COLORFUL SUBMISSION CARDS for each class of the World Dairy Expo collegiate and postsecondary judging contest. They will be replaced by a digital platform complete with tablet submission and instantaneous results.

class. As a precautionary measure for the inaugural year of the digital system, each contestant will also have a paper placing sheet to record all placings, and it will be turned in at the end of the contest. A similar process will be used to collect scores for the six sets of oral reasons each contestant prepares and gives to a judge. Each judge listening to oral reasons will have a digital tablet. The contestant will scan his or her unique barcode upon entering the room, and the judge will enter the reasons score and submit the information following completion. The process will streamline the contest for World Dairy Expo staff, dairy judging contest superintendents, and volunteers — especially when it comes to the tight timing between the completion of the contest and the awards banquet held on Monday night. “Because all of the reports needed to analyze the contest have been built into the system, once a class is completed, the results are calculated and populated exactly how we need them for the presentations at the awards banquet,” shared Magnochi. In the future, Magnochi anticipates the results packet provided to dairy judging team coaches following the completion of the banquet could transition to an email with the result reports generated by the system. “We’re also looking forward to rolling out the digital system to the 4-H contest in the future,” added Magnochi. In preparation for use at the contest this year, the World Dairy Expo staff has put the digital system through rigorous testing. “Because there is some crossover of coaches and students participating in dairy judging and Dairy Challenge, we elected to test the new software with a group at a Dairy Challenge contest,” explained Magnochi. “It allowed us to have those familiar with the contest interact with the system and provide us with valuable feedback as we finalized the user experience.” The author and her husband work in partnership with family on a 100-cow dairy in St. Charles, Ill.

All because of a travel scholarship by Patti Hurtgen and Maggie Seiler

UT YOURSELF in the shoes of Katie Anderson for just a moment. The 20-year-old stepped off a plane in Chicago and caught a ride to the World Dairy Expo grounds for the very first time in 2017. Unlike many Americans who dream of making this trip to witness the meeting of the world’s dairy industry, Anderson traveled many more miles from her home in Yarroweyah, Australia, to finally check this goal off her bucket list. Her Facebook post after returning home summarized her experience in the best way. “Well, I can say that I have completed my first trip to the USA,” she said. “World Dairy Expo was an absolute blast. I learned so much, met so many more people, and caught up with lots of friends. I saw cows that were like celebrities to me, and it was so overwhelming to witness champions being named.”

A global perspective Anderson’s chance to make the trip to Expo came on the heels of winning a coveted Australian travel scholarship sponsored by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, which has been in existence for over 165 years. The organization provides funding for several projects including the Dairy Youth Travel Scholarship that is awarded to an exhibitor at the Royal Melbourne Show in the fall. Anderson applied for the award and wrote a 1,000-word essay about

the future of dairy genetics in Australia. In her entry, she shared her belief that with the right people and good management, dairies could be profitable. In addition to the intensive application, Anderson completed an interview for the scholarship. The winners of the scholarship can choose between visiting the U.S., Asia, or New Zealand with their travel funds to expand their global knowledge of the dairy industry. Once announced as the winner in 2016, Anderson put her $10,000 travel stipend toward attending World Dairy Expo in 2017 and started planning. For Anderson, there was no question in her mind. She was choosing the U.S. “I’ve wanted to come here (to World Dairy Expo) since I was little. Winning the award was the push and opportunity I needed to make it happen,” shared Anderson. She is very grateful to the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria and to Jim Conroy, Semex Australia’s general manager, who serves as Dairy Committee Chairman of the society. Coming to Madison gave her some insight into U.S. dairy production and a chance to see what industry leaders are using on their farms. “Hopefully some of these ideas I can take back to Australia to implement in our herd,” remarked Anderson. While on the grounds, Anderson took full advantage of all Expo had to offer. Along with her 17-year-old

sister Renee and her friend Micheala Thompson, 23, who was the 2017 recipient of the Australian travel stipend, Anderson watched the Jersey, Red and White, and Holstein shows. “I am overwhelmed by the cows that I have seen here,” she reflected. “I have heard about them and seen their photos, but to see them in the flesh is unreal! I love it!” They also walked the trade show and caught up with friends in the barn, but Anderson and her sister didn’t stop there. They jumped on the opportunity to hit the colored shavings and show in the World Dairy Expo Showmanship Contest. It all came about because Anderson recognized Mandi Bue, who was working the MilkSource string. Bue was at the 2016 Victorian Winter Fair in Australia, and she remembered meeting Anderson. After walking through the barns, the sisters returned to the MilkSource string to inquire about using two heifers for the youth showmanship contest. The whole MilkSource team graciously lent a hand. Both Anderson girls are accomplished Australian showpersons, but they said America showmanship was a bigger challenge. Katie showed in the Senior Division, while Renee competed in the Intermediate Division. “The number of showmanship heats was crazy! So many youth were competing,” Anderson said. In fact, over 400 people competed, with

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FROM AUSTRALIA TO MADISON, 20-yearold Katie Anderson made the trip of a lifetime to experience World Dairy Expo in 2017.

101 in the senior division. “It’s a lot more competitive here. Youth know what they need to be doing and have to be physically strong to survive the lengthy contest. But, you can tell that those kids want to be doing it,” remembered Anderson. The competition was tough, yet she placed an impressive sixth overall in her class. “When we first approached the MilkSource string, we were intimidated with the large display and all the people, but now we feel like part of the family,” shared Katie after her showmanship experience.

An experience to take home Anderson’s family farm, Sun Vale, is located about three hours north of Melbourne in the southeast corner of Australia. Their 400 cows and 300 heifers are all pastured, and the cows are supplemented with grain in the parlor. Their heifers get additional hay and grain as well. The farm calves year-round so its 70 to 80 calves are the responsibility of Anderson and her sister. Anderson also takes the lead managing the showstring and exhibiting at three major shows in Australia — International Dairy Week in January, the Victorian Winter Fair in July, and the Royal Melbourne Show in September. Simultaneously, Anderson is studying nursing. She plans to secure a job in the medical field but still be involved on the farm, as she wants to have full control of the calfrearing program in the future. That doesn’t mean Anderson has sated her desire to travel internationally, though. She said of her trip to Expo, “I am coming back every year from now on. And, I’m serious about that!”

The authors are the online media manager and an associate editor for Hoard’s Dairyman magazine. WNAS_1_2 Jr.indd 1 22 EXPO | HOARD’S DAIRYMAN | September 10, 2018

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The cows brought her to Madison by Corey Geiger

Sheila: That interest was stimulated by Terry Howard, who served as the second overall Dairy Cattle Superintendent at World Dairy Expo. Terry wanted World Dairy Expo to be a show that stood above others employing practices in the showring that were defensible and did no harm to animals. Terry Howard wanted cows to win on someone who wanted to be a veterinarian. HEILA McGuirk, D.V.M., called a 1982 their merits and not the things that were done to Then there’s the cow knowledge. Understandinterview for a founding position on the Unialter their appearance. ing functional traits, looking at “normal” cows versity of Wisconsin School of Veterinary I’d really never fitted cattle or done anything of day in and day out while on the judging team, all Medicine faculty “a heaven-sent interview.” Upon that nature. But, I had the help of a few people, Jim apply to being a good veterinarian. As I look back accepting the position, McGuirk became a pioArmbruster and Jenks Britt among them. Particuon my career, being able to evaluate cows as they neering woman veterinarian, a highly regarded larly, I was focused on any type of enhancements walked had great value. To have that background instructor, the “Mother Teresa” of cow care, and a done to cows that were bad for the cow. I definitely as a veterinarian is extraordinarily beneficial. leader in showring ethics. wanted to make sure I was part of helping us know Above all, she deeply understood how to evaluate that situation. the hardworking nature of dairy farm We tried employing some techniques men and women and their love for the used in the showring to smooth out cows. It’s this deep appreciation for both udder attachments. We looked at what bovines and their caretakers that has people might fill a quarter with, and allowed McGuirk to be a trendsetter in we studied those effects. the dairy industry. Of course, the science has grown, In 1982, you interviewed for a and now we have several analytical position on the faculty at the newly techniques for milk inspection. There created University of Wisconsin are probably still things we don’t School of Veterinary Medicine prior know about milk sampling that we to the building even being comneed to know, but we move forward in pleted on campus. Talk about that bits and pieces. October trip to Madison, Wis. Ultrasound has been a great tool Sheila: I came on faith that there for the profession and for shows. That was going to be a veterinary school at has really put objective criteria behind the University of Wisconsin-Madison. many of the things that we did early I was drawn by Danny Butler, D.V.M., on, which had been fairly subjective who was chair of the medical sciences up until that point. Prior to that, other department. He was charged with tools we used like palpation, appearbringing the new veterinary school to ance, and comparing one mouth of fruition. Prior to that interview, I had a heifer to another mouth of a heifer completed an internship supervised by all took intuition. We wanted to work SHEILA MCGUIRK, D.V.M., AND AL DEMING WERE TEAMMATES on the 1971 Cornell Butler at Ontario Veterinary College. toward being as objective as possible. University judging team that won the 51st Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. When I came to Madison, there was “Al is grounded, and he’s unflappable. All those traits I see in Al today were apparent You didn’t stop there, as you a very small group of people who interwere pivotal in streamlining the when we were on the judging team,” said McGuirk. viewed me. The bulk of my interviews cattle check-in process at the This definitely ties into World Dairy Expo. were with staff from UW-Madison’s Department show, even getting veterinary students to Al Deming was your teammate that year of Dairy Science. In fact, UW-Madison’s Departassist with check-in of the estimated 2,700 on the Cornell team. Eventually, Al became ment of Dairy Science is where I conducted my animals each year. What makes that process president of the board of directors at World seminar to complete the formal interview process. function so well? Why has it been a valuable Dairy Expo. What can you tell us about Al? On the second half of the first day of interviews, I experience for veterinary students? Sheila: Three of the four members of the Cornell was dropped off at World Dairy Expo to watch the Sheila: When we started that, then General judging team from New York — Bill Thompson, Al show and to interact with professor Dave Dickson. I Manager Mark Clarke and then overall Dairy Deming, and myself — all ended up in Wisconsin. met with Neal Jorgensen and Terry Howard, too. All Cattle Superintendent Bob Kaiser came to me It’s quite amazing how it all came back together. of them were just extraordinarily welcoming. and said we needed to be far more proactive on Al was extremely well-grounded and unflappable. I was in seventh heaven. I thought, “Wow, this biosecurity and the check-in process. As a person, Al is quietly confident, decisive, and is not only a great interview, it was a great show.” Prior to that, cattle were commingling for a day or articulate. When I hear Al speak at a board meetWhat caused you to eventually become a two prior to check-in. Health papers were looked at ing, I can hear the Al from my college days. He also founding faculty member at the University but not necessarily with the cow in its presence. We has a great sense of humor. Al is certainly a leader. of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine? decided it was necessary and timely to get that proYou once were quoted as saying, “Of all the Sheila: I attended a tennis camp in Beaver Dam, cess done on the front end for the safety of all. things that are expected of me as a professor, Wis., as a 16-year-old. Riding to and from the Dane the thing I love most is to teach.” Why is that? County Regional Airport, I saw rolling hills, green Sheila: I love the interaction with people. My grass, and dairy cows everywhere. I thought, “Wow! teaching stays enthusiastic and excited because What a great place if you love cattle.” it’s an opportunity to impart new knowledge. It’s Let’s take a step back. As an undergraduan opportunity to give people power to make a ate at Cornell University, you were an accomdifference. It’s an opportunity to make the world plished athlete in both basketball and tennis. a better place, and that drives my enthusiasm for You also were a member of the Cornell Dairy my profession and for what I do in life. Cattle Judging team that won the 51st InterYou have been a volunteer at World Dairy collegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. How Expo since 1983 and played a pivotal role in did dairy cattle judging shape your career? developing techniques to test milk for possiSheila: It had a great affect on my career. 4-H WORKING IN 8-HOUR SHIFTS, Sheila McGuirk, D.V.M., ble adulteration to eventually create World dairy cattle judging taught me discipline, decisionleads dairy cattle check-in and health certificate inspection Dairy Expo’s ethics standards. Talk about making, and being able to defend my decisions with at World Dairy Expo with students from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. that pioneering process. oral reasons. All of those skills were applicable to

From the moment she interviewed for the soon-to-open University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Sheila McGuirk embraced her new community and its grand cow show at World Dairy Expo. Throughout the process, she helped transform dairy cattle health care.

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The biggest obstacle in getting that accomplished was just having the people to do it. Mark and Bob came to me and asked me, “How can we accomplish a new check-in process?” I thought to myself that looking at health certificates, looking at cattle together, and watching them come off the truck would be potentially a great experience for veterinary students’ awareness of the importance of certificates of health inspection done by veterinarians. Again, the importance of seeing these incredible cattle, seeing what Madison had to offer in terms of World Dairy Expo, would be valuable to these students as it was for me as a young person. So, I put up a volunteer list and went to each of the four veterinary student classes (freshmen to seniors) and said, “I am looking for volunteers. We are going to check in cattle. It will be a great experience. You have World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., and many of you have never seen it.” I was astounded to have volunteers. And I didn’t restrict it to veterinary students. I got some undergraduates, and I got some people who worked in the veterinary school. We gave them an introductory lecture about World Dairy Expo, official cattle identification procedures, and biosecurity. Eventually we got the cattle checkin process approved as a one-credit elective course with a two-hour lecture acclimation followed by two 8-hour shifts of check-in. The students could get a pass/fail credit for an elective course. Since its implementation, we have roughly 75 students each year who sign up. I can tell you that there isn’t a complaint among them. When they finish, all they can say is “Wow, this was a great experience. I never expected to learn so much.” The reputation of the course keeps the students coming back and enrolling again. So, I’m going to ride this horse until we have a catastrophe. I think it unquestionably has been a win-win for the students, for me, for the exhibitors who interact with the students, and, of course, World Dairy Expo. The exhibitors understand now that some of these students come from large cities and have never seen cattle face-to-face because it is their first year in veterinary school, and the exhibitors have the opportunity to change the lives of those students. These are students who, when they get to their third year and they want an elective, may not dodge the cattle electives because they remember a positive experience with exhibitors from World Dairy Expo. These days, you are leading the effort to document concerns about overbagging cows. Why is that important? Sheila: It follows my theme that “a show cow is a ‘show’ cow,” and we like to see her exhibited on her best merit. You watch these cattle, and

you like to see them in that ring and just be “Queens on parade.” Over the years, as these cows are producing more and more milk, you think, “Just how full can those udders get?” You observe cows ringside and you see a little more edema in the rear crease, you see them walking a little bit wider behind, and you wonder: Have we reached a point where there is too much

emphasis on udder fullness? Are the cows getting uncomfortable? Are they in pain? It’s a situation that I’ve been watching through the years. Now with the help of ultrasound, we can also see the build up of some edema inside the mammary gland. Some researchers have shown that, at least temporarily, when cows have not been milked for 24 hours, they’ll

have a little bit higher somatic cell count. Is there additional harm? Are we overdoing it? Are the people who want to see these cows perform comfortably, at their best, stepping over the line? Many of us have agreed to look deeper into these issues. The author is the managing editor of Hoard’s Dairyman.

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What’s cooking? W

by Andrea Haines

HEN on the show circuit, many cattle strings have a devoted “chef” that is responsible for keeping hungry show

crews full. Oftentimes, exhibitors travel from far distances to attend World Dairy Expo, and a large crew and cattle trailer isn’t the prime choice for a fast food drive-thru. Even if crews had the opportunity to go to a “sit-down” restaurant, they don’t because the cattle’s comfort and preparation is their first priority. Instead, the designated “chef” supplies a grocery list and game plan for the duration of the show. “We enjoy coming to Expo, but we can’t afford to go out to eat every time we are hungry,” explained Tricia Zehr of Zehrview Holsteins in Graymont, Ill. “We’ve been attending the show for quite some time and have found it to be much more convenient and less expensive to feed ourselves by using our CrockPots, grills, and griddles.” “I enjoy watching the show and coming to feed the crew,” shared Karen Leach with Glamourview Farm of Walkersville, Md. “I own a restaurant, so the preparation is scaled down a bit from that mind frame. It’s important to keep our crew well-fed, as they use a lot of energy when traveling and working at the show,” she said. It’s not always easy preparing food on the run, so here are a few recipes being whipped up by these Expo chefs.

The author is a freelance writer based in Union Bridge, Md.

Pineapple and ham by Tricia Zehr Zehrview Holsteins, Graymont, Ill.

1-1/2 pounds shaved ham 1 (10-ounce) can crushed pineapple

Walking tacos by Anne Garbers Rainbow Dairy, Rotonda West, Fla.

2 pounds ground beef 1 package taco seasoning 10 bags of snack-sized Fritos Toppings: chopped lettuce, tomato, sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa

3-1/4 cups brown sugar

24 dinner rolls

Quick breakfast smash by Jennifer Clark JC Swiss, LaCrosse, Wis.

Cook in Crock-Pot on low until brown sugar is caramelized. Serve over dinner rolls or with a side. Serves 12 to 15.

Cowboy steaks by Karen Leach Glamourview Farm, Walkersville, Md.

3 pounds baby red potatoes, sliced thin

15 steaks (or however many you are cooking) seasoned in preferred seasoning

1/2 pound butter

1 cup of water

1 bread loaf (2 slices per person)

2 pounds mushrooms, sliced

2 eggs (2 per person)

6 onions, sliced

Salt and pepper

Using a portable griddle, cook potatoes until tender and brown. Remove from griddle.

rown ground beef in Crock-Pot and follow the B seasoning packet instructions.

On griddle, melt butter and add eggs per person (break yolk). Salt and pepper to season.

pen bag of snack-sized Fritos and place one O serving of ground beef directly into chip bag.

Then add slices of bread on top of egg, creating French toast.

Add toppings as preferred. Enjoy the taco directly from the bag with a fork.

Add potatoes back on griddle and smash it all together.

Serves 10.

Serves 8 to 10.

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Layer ham at the bottom of Crock-Pot stacking brown sugar and pineapple on top.

2 sticks butter

Salt and pepper

Using a portable grill, cook steaks seasoned with salt and pepper to liking. In a disposable foil pan, sauté mushrooms and onions in butter. Add water to mushrooms and onions, and let simmer until soft. Serve over steaks. Serves 15.

Pork chop casserole

Chicken Alfredo pasta

by Holly Schmidt Moy-Ayr Farm, Delavan, Wis.

by Judy Sene Arethusa Farm, Litchfield, Conn.

1 pound red potatoes, sliced 4 to 6 pork chops 1 (10-ounce) can chicken broth 1 (10-ounce) can cream of chicken soup 1 (10-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup In a large Crock-Pot with a liner, place sliced potatoes on the bottom. On top of that, add pork chops.

4 boneless chicken breasts 4 cups fresh broccoli, chopped 3 pounds penne pasta 2 jars garlic Parmesan Alfredo sauce Using a portable grill, cook the chicken breasts seasoned with Mrs. Dash seasoning. Chop cooked chicken and set aside. On the boil burner, boil chopped broccoli in water until tender, strain, and add to chicken.

Mix cream of chicken and cream of mushroom soups together; spread over meat.

Prepare pasta by boiling in water until noodles are tender.

Cook on low until pork is cooked. Serve over stuffing or rice.

Combine chicken, broccoli, pasta, and sauce into one pan.

Serves 6 to 8.

Serves 12.

Strain and add in Alfredo sauce.

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| EXPO 27

Results in real time

by Amy Ryan

The Dairy Cattle Show system is the brains of registration, check-in, and show results.

ACH year, close to 70,000 people from nearly 100 countries descend on Madison, Wis., during the first week of October for World Dairy Expo. However, not everyone who would like to can attend. Thanks to today’s improving technology, anyone can see the dairy cattle show results in real time and connect with World Dairy Expo on social media to receive messages about the results. This connection is made possible by the Dairy Cattle Show system currently utilized by World Dairy Expo. Not only does this system enable real-time results, it has great benefits for dairy cattle exhibitors, show superintendents, and volunteers alike. Laurie Breuch, World Dairy Expo dairy cattle show coordinator, has spearheaded the efforts since the system’s inception in 2012. “Online results have been a part of the Expo website since 1999, just not as flexible and integrated as it is today. The new online Dairy Cattle Show system was designed, developed, and launched for the 2012 show, with new components and steady improvements added since then,” Breuch explained. “World Dairy Expo was looking to enhance and integrate technologies to better manage its pioneered dairy cattle show management applications. Overall, we wanted to use today’s technologies to improve the cattle show functions to enforce security, obtain data, track changes, and produce outcomes that the future would demand,” she added. The Dairy Cattle Show system is driven by online entries. Once the system is populated, World Dairy Expo works with the national breed associations to review entries for complete data, ownership, and junior member status. Then during Expo week, breed superintendents, their assisting superintendents, and volunteers visit each string on the grounds to verify which cattle are on the grounds. At that point, teams double check registration numbers, attached animal identification tags, tattoos, markings, and so forth, to ensure accurate entry information.

From binders to tablets Kimberly Moucha, who has served as the Ayrshire superintendent for the last five years, commented “Prior to the new Dairy Cattle Show system, we used scanners in the showring to record the results. All data was manually entered, and updates required taking down the whole system. Now exhibitors, attendees, and those who can’t attend can see the results and watch the show online as the information is getting processed and released so much faster.” Moucha added that the improved efficiency from a superintendent and exhibitor standpoint has been a huge plus. As opposed to carrying around huge binders filled with all the entry information and having to call the office during the cattle check-in process with questions, all information is available on the tablets and at the fingertips for those doing check-in. “Exhibitors can enter online, and all the information is transferred and can easily be verified on the tablets right in the Pavilions,” explained Moucha. “When it comes down to show day, animals checked in and not checked in can be seen and called for as needed during the show, and placings are sent right up to the announcer’s 28 EXPO | HOARD’S DAIRYMAN | September 10, 2018

FROM CHECK-IN TO EXPOTV TO TEXT MESSAGE UPDATES, one system does it all, keeping dairy cattle enthusiasts dialed into World Dairy Expo show results.

table quickly following class completion.” All in all, Moucha estimates the Dairy Cattle Show system has shaved approximately 15 minutes off of each class. Additionally, the system now tabulates the Premier Sire, Premier Exhibitor, and Premier Breeder of each show while it is happening. Finally, she feels that the ability to see how many cattle are entered and checked in prior to the show helps breed superintendents more accurately anticipate the time needs for their specific shows and plan accordingly. Once animals are checked in by the superintendents and their teams, back tags are generated and distributed at the exhibitor breed meetings. According to Breuch, this is a very important tool that tracks every entry for each international breed show. “All entries must arrive at the Hair Tent (ringside check-in) with the appropriate Expo-issued back tag. Then ringside show volunteers check the entries in for their respective class and organize the entries in cattle log order,” Breuch said. “At the completion of a class, another team of ringside show volunteers records the class placings in order beginning with first place. They also record the best udder in cow classes and other special awards like production. The Dairy Cattle Show system is synced to update (within seconds) and display information for the announcer to present the top two juniors, bred and owned, and top three class winners.” At the same time, Breuch explained the placings are populated to the Expo dairy cattle show results websites, ExpoTV productions for screen display, text message (for the top three), and social media (Facebook and Twitter for the champion classes). Finally, class winners are prepopulated through the system to their appropriate champion classes for easy check-in and placing later in the day. It is easy to see how this system has become an integral part of World Dairy Expo’s international breed shows, while enabling rapid communication of results to those both on and off the grounds. So, what are the keys to its success? Breuch said it all starts with exhibitors embracing this system for entries, and about 80 percent of exhibitors are utilizing the online system when entering. Moucha added that internet access at the grounds and expecially good Wi-Fi coverage throughout the grounds is of utmost importance.

“When we first started with the Dairy Cattle Show system, we experienced some connection issues when checking in cattle,” Moucha explained. “One of the other breed superintendents, Jon Rasmussen, and I did a coverage study on the grounds to locate connectivity dead spots so we could get better coverage to those areas. Also, the Coliseum now has its own wireless setup dedicated just for the Dairy Cattle Show system to ensure it runs smoothly.”

More in store The system has evolved since its introduction in 2012. “Each year following the show, breed superintendents meet and discuss their needs and suggest improvements to the operation of the show, like additional reports or more data on a specific report to better manage their breed show entries,” Breuch said. “Other updates have included a health check-in component to aid in recording electronic RFID (radio-frequency identification) entries, a dairy cattle and exhibitor search to allow attendees to search at a kiosk for cattle and/or exhibitors to pinpoint their stalling location on the grounds and text messages of class winners.” Breuch said attendees can look forward to two new additions to the 2018 World Dairy Expo. Namely, the class-winning animal name and owner information will be displayed on ExpoTV and a railbird contest that will work with the texting and results functions of the Dairy Cattle Show. Further down the road, Breuch is working with the Dairy Cattle Show development team on integrating stalling requests and creating an electronic map for breed superintendents and exhibitors. Moucha said that the Dairy Cattle Show system has exceeded expectations so far and is poised to continue that trend. “Laurie and the Expo team were instrumental in taking our suggestions and integrating them into a system that not only increased efficiencies from a breed superintendent and exhibitor standpoint, but also enabled real-time results for everyone,” she concluded. The author farms with her husband and his parents at Ryan-Vu Holsteins, an 80-cow dairy in Fond du Lac, Wis.

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Homebred heroes

by Sarah Lenkaitis

For these Expo exhibitors, dreams came true when their bred-andowned cattle became champions.

ANY people dream of exhibiting a Grand Champion animal at World Dairy Expo. Perhaps more dream of breeding such an animal. A rare few have had the opportunity to claim the title of Grand Champion with a homebred cow. This spring, the industry lost two such animals — Indian Acres MM Pistachio Pie and Sheeknoll Durham Arrow. Although the two cows represented different breeds and hailed from different regions of the United States, they shared a unique commonality. Both had walked the colored shavings with their breeder on the halter, topped their class, and went on to be named Grand Champion of a breed show at World Dairy Expo. It’s a feat that has only been achieved by a handful of cows throughout the 51-year history of the show. Their respective breeders, Ashley Sears Randle and Bob and Jeannette Sheehan, agree being named Grand Champion with a homebred animal is a humbling honor.

Champion homemade pie “It’s the Guernsey!” — the infamous phrase that told 2007 World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion ceremony attendees that Indian Acres MM Pistachio Pie had just made history. Not only was Pistachio Pie the only cow to win the Supreme Champion title in both the open and junior shows in the same year, but this cow did so with its breeder, Ashley Sears Randle, on the halter. Pistachio Pie’s family started at Indian Acres, a Holstein and Guernsey farm located in Deerfield, Mass., in 1995. Although Randle was very young at the time, she recalls when her mom, Carol Sears, purchased Wabanacki PV Franks Pecan Pie — Pistachio Pie’s granddam. “When my mom gets an idea in her head, nothing stops her,” explained Randle. “As soon as she saw Pecan Pie, she knew she wanted to purchase and work with the cow. Pecan Pie was a deep red-colored Guernsey and stood out because of her exceptional strength and mammary system. My mom had the vision for what the family could develop into for us.” Pecan Pie traveled later that fall to World Dairy Expo as a junior 3-year-old where the cow was named Reserve Intermediate and Honorable Mention Grand Champion. This cow wasn’t purchased with just the colored shavings in mind, though. For the Sears family, it was more than going out and looking to buy the next great one. They viewed the purchase as an investment in genetics and a good cow family to breed from. “We were striving to make calculated, careful breeding decisions to make Guernsey cows with good udders and strength that would translate to longevity,” shared Randle. Despite the Sears’ herd being comprised of mainly Holsteins, Randle shared an interest with her mom in the Guernsey breed. So, when Pecan Pie had a calf, Indian Acres Fays Pumpkin Pie, she became Randle’s 4-H project calf to work with and develop. Randle showed Pumpkin Pie at several national shows and had two daughters sired by Four Winds Magicman-ET — Peach Pie and Pistachio Pie. Randle credits her parents with instilling the importance of having a vision and patience in a breeding program. “Pumpkin Pie had great style 30 EXPO | HOARD’S DAIRYMAN | September 10, 2018

FOR THE SHEEHAN FAMILY, the opportunity to watch their homebred cow walk the colored shavings became much more special when Thomas was named Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show in 2016.

and strength from Pecan Pie. My mom and dad encouraged me to mate Pumpkin Pie to Magicman because of everything we had seen and read regarding the phenomenal udders the sire was transmitting to his daughters,” explained Randle. Indian Acres MM Pistachio Pie was born in 2002. “At the time, I didn’t know if the calf would make it,” said Randle. “Pistachio Pie was born prematurely and only weighed 40 pounds.” This calf became Randle’s special project and received extra attention in between Randle’s time spent at school. Pistachio Pie needed time to develop as a heifer and a young cow, related Randle. Pistachio Pie was finally showring ready as a 4-year-old. She was named Grand Champion at the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg and the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville. The following year, Pistachio Pie was named Supreme Champion of the junior and open shows at both the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg and World Dairy Expo. Randle described the experience as a whirlwind. “I had just started my freshman year of college at Cornell University,” she said. “In the weeks between Pistachio Pie’s win at Harrisburg and World Dairy Expo, it was pretty hard to focus on classes.” Today, Pistachio Pie’s legacy continues through both the maternal and paternal side of Guernsey pedigrees. “Eleven years later, it’s very humbling to see the impact she has had on the breed through her descendants. She’s been a great foundation cow for us and others,” said Randle. Indian Acres has a number of Pistachio Pie family members including great-great-granddaughters. Randle described the group as strong individuals that stand on a good set of feet and legs with a strong fore udder and wide rear udder. “They also tend to have a determined, spunky personality like the rest of the Pie family,” she added. The group has proven successful in the showring and in the barn, accumulating show winnings and All-American nominations and topping Cow Performance Index (CPI) lists. In fact, Pistachio Pie’s daughters average a classification score of VG-89 and have records up to

30,000 pounds of milk and 1,700 pounds of fat. Also, Pistachio Pie has sons including Indian Acres American Pie, Indian Acres Prada, and Indian Acres Pies. “After winning the ultimate accolade with Pistachio Pie at World Dairy Expo, I wondered what would be the next goal for our breeding program? Then, we began seeing the impact that her sons, including American Pie, were having in the showring. It was exciting to hear American Pie announced as Premier Sire in 2016 and 2017,” said Randle. Pistachio Pie passed this spring right before her 16th birthday. “Pistachio Pie saw me through high school, college, law school, and my wedding day. This cow may have crossed the rainbow bridge, but she will always be a part of my family through her descendants,” shared Randle. Pistachio Pie is still at Indian Acres buried under the apple tree on the farm — her favorite spot.

Arrow hits the mark For the Sheehan family, each breeding at Sheeknoll Farms, a 300-cow herd located near Rochester, Minn., is viewed as an opportunity to make the next generation better. “We don’t breed cows to win on the colored shavings,” said Bob Sheehan. “We strive to make cows that exhibit good type traits coupled with good milk production.” As a calf, Sheeknoll Durham Arrow was renamed “Thomas” by Sheehan’s nephew, and the nickname stuck. “While our nephew chose the name because he liked trains, it was also quite fitting as Thomas was a ‘tank engine’ kind of a cow,” shared Sheehan. Thomas’ family represented six generations of Sheeknoll breeding. Sheehan describes the family as good, honest cows. “They were medium-sized, with good feet and legs and excellent udders. The family excelled in longevity and high lifetime production,” he continued. Thomas is sired by Regancrest Elton DurhamET. Sheehan had used the bull since it was first released and liked how the calves in his herd developed. He recalled, “When I bred Thomas’ dam, Sheeknoll Pronto Venture, Durham was considered old genetics.” In fact, when Thomas was born in 2010, Jeannette was surprised to learn the calf was

FOR ASHLEY SEARS RANDLE, her homebred Grand Champion — Pistachio Pie — saw her through so much more than the 2007 banner moment.

sired by Durham and asked Bob why he had still been using the bull. Early on, Thomas didn’t stand out, according to Sheehan. This cow’s showring potential was overshadowed by another homebred cow — Sheeknoll Bolton Ariana. Ariana was a similar age to Thomas and had attracted the attention of the Sheehan family and others as the animal had done well in the showring as a summer yearling. Thomas calved right at 24 months. “We decided to show her at our state Holstein show as a junior 2-year-old, but Thomas needed more time to develop,” Sheehan explained. “We admired Thomas’ feet and legs, udder and potential to

be a great cow in our herd.” Thomas would go on to breed back and have a calf every April — five calves total by the time Thomas reached her sixth birthday. In 2016, the Sheehan family took Thomas to their state Holstein show and state fair to show as an aged cow. Thomas won Grand Champion at both shows, and the family began getting asked if this cow would also make the trip to Madison, Wis., to show at World Dairy Expo. “Following Thomas’ win at state fair, we decided we would enter her and begin preparing her to make the trip. If Thomas looked good-to-go, we would take her,” said Sheehan. For Thomas and the Sheehan family, everything seemed to fall into place. “The cow did her part, and we did ours. It was just her day,” he said. Sheeknoll Durham Arrow was named Grand Champion of the 2016 International Holstein Show. For Regancrest Elton Durham-ET, after siring numerous class winners and being named premier sire for five consecutive years, Thomas would be the first Grand Champion win at World Dairy Expo for the bull. Thomas’ win generated a lot of domestic and international interest in the cow’s genetics. Bob commented, “Because we admired Thomas as a profitable cow in our herd before World Dairy Expo, we had IVF’d her the previous year and had calves already available for sales. We sold one in the fall and a small group in the spring. We continued to IVF Thomas last year until she reached 100 days pregnant.” Thomas has calves by Dymentholm Mr Apples Avalanche, Maverick Crush, Mr Chassity Gold Chip-ET, and Pine-Tree Sid-ET. Thomas calved with a sixth calf on her eighth birthday and then unfortunately passed away in May. Although she is gone, her legacy continues

through the next generation. At a glance, Thomas’ genetics can be seen in the Sheeknoll herd through a similar head marking and spunky personality, according to Sheehan. “Along with some calves still coming, we also have a group of daughters that will be calving soon,” said Sheehan. “We’re looking forward to seeing how the daughters emulate Thomas’ udder and milk production.” He added, “I’ve been attending World Dairy Expo since 1974. Not only was my family able to experience what it was like to have a homebred cow walk on the colored shavings, but it was an incredible experience to find out what it was like to win with a homebred cow. Thomas was a oncein-a-lifetime cow that gave us more than a lifetime of memories.”

Brown Swiss’ hero

Perhaps the most well-known bred-and-owned champion of World Dairy Expo was the Brown Swiss breed’s Old Mill E Snickerdoodle owned by Allen Bassler, Myakka City, Fla. During her eight year run at Expo, Snickerdoodle won every milking class at the show and was named Grand Champion six times. In 2003, the 5E, Ex-94 point cow attained Supreme Champion honors. Although she passed away in October 2017, Snickerdoodle’s influence stretches on. At the time of her death, she had offspring in 11 different countries, sons in A.I., and a multitude of ardent admirers. Her legacy is sure to live on in the Brown Swiss breed. The author and her husband work in partnership with family on a 100-cow dairy in St. Charles, Ill.

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Learning from Pappy by Andrea Haines

APOU, get packed, we’re going to the show!” exclaimed the Greek man’s two granddaughters a few nights before the Holsteins graced the ring of World Dairy Expo. “What? But we won’t be able to get a hotel room now,” chuckled Harry (Pappy) Papageorge in disbelief. What he didn’t know at the time was his family was already “in” on the surprise of World Dairy Expo recognizing him as the 76th Annual Klussendorf winner. It wasn’t until show day, when he was sitting in the stands beside his granddaughters, that he then realized the excitement his family shared. “I was listening to the announcer talk about the winner,” he said. “He was talking about a 97-point cow that was familiar to me . . . and then it dawned on me. I felt honored to join my friends in the ring.”

Pappy’s legacy For Papageorge, prominent roles and prestigious awards aren’t foreign to the namesake of Pappy’s Farm of Ogden, Utah. However, the Klussendorf Award will go down in history as one of his most memorable. Many of his friends and acquaintances have since shared their appreciation for his devotion to the Holstein breed and claims that the award has been “a long time coming” for him. The 84-year-old showring veteran has accepted awards of Holstein USA’s Progressive Breeder (47 years), won 21 Premier Breeder and 12 Premier Exhibitor awards, and bred or developed 10 Grand Champions and five Reserve Champions at the Western National Black and White Days in Richmond, Utah. The list continues as Papageorge bred 29 All-American nominations, including the 2011 All-American and All-Canadian Winter Yearling Pappys Goldwyn Rave, who was Junior Champion winner at Expo that year. In 2012, Rave went on to win the Reserve All-American Senior 2-year-old title, achieving second place in the class at Expo. Seven Senior Best Three Female All-American nominations and three Junior Best Three Female AllAmerican nominations can also be credited to Pappy’s Farm. Breeding four 95-point cows and developing another Excellent Holstein were some of Papageorge’s most memorable triumphs. “The 97-point cow they mentioned in the ring was Vernway Echo Violet, a cow I was privileged to help develop,” he shared. Of course, all of this wouldn’t have been possible if his parents, Alex and Anastasia, hadn’t come across

the sea and put down roots in Utah. “My father was 18 years old when he came to America from Greece, the third member to come over from our family,” shared Papageorge. “I remember working really hard as a young man. There was a shortage of sugar, and we harvested enough to pay off the mortgage in the fall of 1944,” Papageorge continued. “From then on, it seemed like we made progress. Our whole family worked as a team during World War II to make ends-meet.”

Developing the good ones Papageorge remembers that milking cows was a way of making money, but the registered aspect of the business made it interesting to him. “It made it fun to go to shows and to try to breed cattle for good traits and high milk production,” he said. As the registered herd grew, Papageorge and his older brother, Jimmie, learned a great deal from their father. Linked to the Utah State Industrial School, where many great bulls came about, his father used different sons from Wisconsin Admiral Burke Lad where he had breeding success and proved a few bulls of his own. “One of the first bulls we ever sold into A.I. was traded with a neighbor who then sold it to Cache Valley Breeders. It then ended up at Minnesota Valley Breeders (who merged with Genex),” Papageorge said. “Our goal was to develop cattle that were merchandisable, and we weren’t afraid to sell the ‘good ones’ if given the right opportunity. My brother Jimmie had a good eye for cattle. He also wasn’t afraid to spend the money for a good one, too.” Papageorge’s twin sisters were also involved on the farm, helping when they could and participating in dayto-day chores. “I didn’t really get my love for showing until our neighbor, who was a 4-H leader, encouraged us kids to show some registered Holsteins,” shared Papageorge.

Hob-knobbed with the greats Papageorge remembers going to shows with his brother when he was in high school. “I would stay with the string and care for the cattle and my brother would show,” he explained. “I got to know a lot of different breeders on a firstname basis.” Papageorge remembers some of the men elected into the Klussendorf family as guests at his home for various reasons. “The first fitter we ever hired

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HARRY (PAPPY) PAPAGEORGE was recognized as the 76th Klussendorf winner at the 2017 World Dairy Expo.

was Buddy Fleming,” commented Papageorge. “He could clip an animal like nobody else. They were all great guys to learn from, and I always respected their abilities.” Just because they were friends didn’t mean these men weren’t highly competitive, though. “I learned a lot from many of the cattle breeders, but it got competitive when they came over to check out our string for that season,” he chuckled. “There’s been a lot of changes over the years in the showring. The quality of the cattle has greatly improved and continues to change. The number of attendees has always amazed me since they come from all over the world, too,” Papageorge said. His love of the breed reached into his personal life, serving as president of the Utah Holstein Association for six terms, eight years on the Holstein Association USA board of directors, and six years on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, to name just a few of the positions he held. An accredited national judge, Papageorge officiated shows in 23 states and Mexico, Canada, and Ecuador. Papageorge and his wife, Helen have a son, Ted, two daughters named Anna and Pipena, and a few grandchildren. “Ted took over the farm recently, but I still go to the barn,” explained Papageorge.

“I help where I can on the farm. When we go to the shows, I usually observe. I really enjoyed showing the cattle when I was younger.” Papageorge is thankful for his family and the Holstein breed. “I am grateful for the breeders and the leadership of our agricultural organizations that kept encouraging me to stay with registered cattle,” he shared. For his years of commitment to registered cattle and devotion to agricultural organizations, Papageorge is a great representation of the type of breeder the Klussendorf Award was meant to acknowledge.

The author is a freelance writer based in Union Bridge, Md.

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MORE THAN 2,500 INTERNATIONAL EXPO ATTENDEES are welcomed to the grounds by a team of 10 to 12 interpreters in the international lounge. Here, attendees check in using electronic kiosks.

Interpreting Expo

AST year’s World Dairy Expo welcomed visitors from 97 countries; of the 68,710 in total attendance, 2,752 were international guests. International registration coordinator Berta Hansen was ready with her staff to welcome them to Expo. “I’ve been helping with World Dairy Expo at the International Registration desk ‘on and off’ since, I think, 1985,” explained Hansen. “We are the welcoming face of Expo for many visitors who come to experience the show for the first time. Even repeat attendees come to us for information and guidance, too.” Looking on, one would think guests only check in at the registration desk, but it’s way more than that with Expo staff going far beyond their initial duties. “We help on many different levels,” shared Hansen. “Serving as translators for language barriers is what we do. Of course, we aid with Expo events but go much deeper with guests, helping them with hotel accommodations, setting up farm tours, and even serving as emergency contacts.” Hansen remembered one year that an international guest forgot a medical device at home, one that was greatly needed. “We called doctor’s offices and coordinated his temporary care for him. I think it is comforting to know that we are there to serve as a moderator in any kind of situation,” she said. “We really must be prepared for anything, even after hours.” Hansen’s staff is made up of 10 to 12 interpreters. “Many of the staff have helped for five years or more,”

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she explained. “However, not everyone is familiar with cattle so it was a little fun explaining what Expo is to our staff.”

Culture variation Interpreters range from college professors to students, there are even ag-industry personnel available to aid with questions related to dairy. One of the staffers is Hansen’s daughter-in-law, Karen Tinglev-Hansen, who enjoys helping the visitors. “I don’t have an agricultural background,” shared Tingler-Hansen. “I just enjoy helping the international guests by answering questions and making them feel welcome.” Like many of the interpreters, Tinglev-Hansen can speak multiple languages including Spanish, English, German, and Portuguese, and even has experience with teaching. “It’s not uncommon for translators to speak multiple languages. Once you learn one language, it’s a matter of using similarities to branch over into another,” she said. Hansen found her niche for translation by means of her family. “My mother introduced me into multiple languages. I also enjoy meeting new people so interpretation was a unique fit,” she explained. “I enjoy conversation and exploring. Oftentimes, I find myself sharing Wisconsin’s products and locations with visitors who want more added to their experience, too.” The now Wisconsin local, originally born in Monterey, Mexico, came to America at the age of 3. “While at home, my family always

spoke Spanish, so I was completely bilingual,” she shared. “It wasn’t until high school and college that I took Portuguese and more Spanish classes. I currently speak English, Spanish, and some Portuguese.” Hansen began interpreting for World Dairy Expo many years ago, but also interprets for the Municipal Court in the Village of Shorewood Hills, Wis. “I presently work as a bilingual legal administrative assistant at the Dane County District Attorney’s Office and utilize my speaking and writing abilities to assist victims who speak Spanish,” she said.

The Expo advantage World Dairy Expo has excelled by generating ways for local and international guests to have the same quality experience. Last year, the majority of visitors came from the countries of Canada, China, Mexico, Brazil, and Japan, so to ease registration and guest interaction, Expo utilizes electronic kiosks, translated media, and international announcers along with welcome staff. There is an international lounge that can be used for conducting business and relaxation, and a reception is also a favorite for international visitors. “We always take pride in visitors enjoying their stay during World Dairy Expo,” commented Hansen. “The show and staff has always made extra efforts to include everyone.”

The author is a freelance writer based in Union Bridge, Md.

Doak recognized as NDS Guest of Honor

ORDON Doak, CEO of the National Association of Animal Breeders, (NAAB) is presented with the National Dairy Shrine’s prestigious Guest of Honor award. This honor, given annually, recognizes a contemporary dairy leader for outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the dairy industry. Doak, who has spent more than 30 years working to improve the genetics of farm animals through artificial insemination, grew up on a dairy farm near Osborn, Mo. In 1965, he enrolled at the University of Missouri where he went on to earn bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees in animal science.

tive Dairy DNA Repository (CDDR) to improve the accuracy and reliability of genomic evaluations. Through the years, Doak has served as chairman of the board of U.S. Livestock Genetics Export Inc. on three different occasions, has been involved with the Council on Dairy Cattle

Breeding (CDCB) since its beginning in 1988, and has had a significant role in guiding the CDCB through negotiations of the Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement with ARS-USDA, which led to the successful transition of the U.S. genomic evaluations. Doak has also worked diligently to

educate people about the importance of genetics and genomics. He coauthored The Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer of Dairy and Beef Cattle, ninth edition, a handbook and laboratory manual for students, herd operators, and persons involved in genetic development.

AS CEO OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL BREEDERS, Gordan Doak has dedicated more than 30 years to advancing innovation in U.S. genetics.

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by Sarah Lenkaitis

ORLD Dairy Expo has been coined “the place where the dairy industry meets.” But, once on the grounds, where is the best place to have that business meeting, catch-up with a friend, or just enjoy dinner and a beverage with the crew after a long day getting cattle ready for the showring? In 2017, World Dairy Expo introduced a new restaurant — the Tanbark. Al Deming, president of the World Dairy Expo Board of Directors explained, “Over the last several years, our discussions with World Dairy Expo stakeholders revealed attendees and exhibitors were looking for a casual, sit-down restaurant on the grounds, especially in the evening.”

on the World Dairy Expo grounds year-after-year, commercial exhibitor Keith Engel welcomed the new dining option. “I came to try the brisket sandwich,” said Engel. “A couple of my co-workers had eaten lunch here earlier this week, and they said that it was good.” While Engel monitored his watch to make sure he got back to the company booth in a timely manner, he appreciated the opportunity to sit down, sheltered from the elements, and catch a quick look at the heifers in the ring for the International Holstein Show through the World Dairy Expo TV broadcast on the television near his table. He commented that he’ll likely be back, noting the bar in the corner looked like an inviting

NEW IN 2017, THE TANBARK restaurant looks to expand in 2018, inviting more commercial exhibitors, dairy cattle show participants, and Expo attendees to enjoy food and drink.

Conveniently located between the Coliseum and the dairy cattle barns, the Tanbark anchors the east end of the sale pavilion tent. In its inaugural year, the Tanbark opened daily at 11 a.m. and served a unique menu of comfort food not found at the other quick “fair food” venues on the grounds. The menu featured hot soups and sandwiches perfect for cold or rainy days along with a farm-to-table salad bar for those seeking a lighter meal. The atmosphere of the pub-style restaurant included seating to facilitate socialization and chance encounters with cocktail tables, picnic tables, and sofas. “Diners were also able to keep a pulse on the activities in the showring via the World Dairy Expo TV broadcast on the television screens displayed in the Tanbark,” added Deming.

Attracting all types The Tanbark appeared to draw a diverse group. Over lunch, it filled up with dairy cattle exhibitors, international guests, commercial exhibitors, and families attending World Dairy Expo. Following the monotony of grabbing a quick lunch at the same places

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option for socialization and a beverage after the commercial exhibit hall closed for the day. Friends Jill Stump and Lori Horn found a welcoming picnic table to visit at while enjoying a salad and a brisket sandwich in the Tanbark. “We’ve been attending World Dairy Expo for the past 30 years,” said Stump. She explained that they ended up in the Tanbark because they saw the menu displayed in the window as they walked by. Horn said, “The menu appealed to us as it included healthier, lighter food options compared to what we typically found at the other dining venues on the grounds.” Both agreed they’ll come back for a return visit. Deming reported he was pleased with the results of the first year. He explained the Tanbark had launched as a small venue with limited hours for its initial test. “Our goal was to gauge interest in a new dining option for exhibitors and attendees with a strong social component. We were thrilled with the positive feedback we received on the food and atmosphere in our first year and will look at expanding the Tanbark in 2018,” he said. What will be new in the Tanbark

A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT MENU OPTIONS including soups and salads attract diners looking for a different option than many of the other food spots on the grounds.

for 2018? Deming notes that while the cozy environment will look similar, the size of the restaurant will double. The Tanbark will also look to keep its doors open longer. “To better align with schedules of our different audiences, we are looking to serve an expanded dinner menu later into the evening and beverages until midnight,” shared Deming. “We want to be a dining option for those looking for dinner after the commercial exhibit hall closes, for exhibitors and attendees of the sales, shows, and youth showmanship contest that conclude in the evening, and for dairy cattle exhibitors after they finish-up evening chores.” The Tanbark will continue to host, with the help of sponsors, a happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Deming mentioned they are exploring options to layer-in entertainment.

Somewhere to celebrate While it has just begun to solidify its reputation as a sit-down restaurant option for lunch, Deming hopes the Tanbark — with its new expanded hours and namesake tied to the dairy cattle show — will also become the “go-to” venue for exhibitors to congregate and celebrate in the evening. “World Dairy Expo has a strong tradition of celebration, and we believe the Tanbark (above-andbeyond being a restaurant) provides the perfect social atmosphere and a central location for evening festivities to recognize showring success and championships,” he explained. While the Tanbark will continue as a hard-sided tent for now, Deming is optimistic that with its continued success the future of the venue could one day become a permanent structure on the grounds. “World Dairy Expo is the place where the dairy industry meets. We hope attendees continue to take the opportunity to utilize the Tanbark as a place to make connections for both commerce and enjoyment of the event,” he said. The author and her husband work in partnership with family on a 100-cow dairy in St. Charles, Ill.

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OSTING almost 800 companies and organizations in a limited space for nearly 10 days requires organizational leadership and management before, during, and after the World Dairy Expo Trade Show. Helping to ensure the needs of the Trade Show exhibitors are met is the goal of the Commercial Exhibitor Committee. The committee, comprised of representatives from a range of companies, provides direction to the Expo staff and acts as a liaison between the exhibitors and staff. Expo, as a whole, is run by a board of directors along with two standing committees: the Commercial Exhibitor Committee and the Dairy Cattle Exhibitor Committee. The board and committees work closely with the Expo staff to guide the direction of the event, with the committee chairs serving on the full board. The Commercial Exhibitor Committee is comprised of 20 voting members serving three-year renewable terms. Committee members can be recruited or nominated through a ballot distributed at the end of the show. “The Commercial Exhibitor Committee members are integral in the development of the exhibitor rules and policies to be sure everyone is treated fairly,” said Crystal Ripp, Expo’s Trade Show manager. “They exhibit at different shows throughout the year and bring a perspective from shows around the world to help make Expo better.”

They lead change Many of the recent changes to the Expo Trade Show, including the construction of new facilities, started as an idea or suggestion from the committee. The earlier load-out time of 4 p.m. on Saturday

THE BEHIND THE SCENES WORK of this Expo committee over the years has dramatically changed the look and feel of the World Dairy Expo Trade Show. A portion of today’s committee is pictured. Back row (L to R): Danielle Brown, Marjorie Stieve, Scott Laufenburg, Jeannie Bishop, Taylor Weisensel, Joe Coburn, Leslie Musser, and Josh Hushon. Front row (L to R): Jenny Eighmy, Julie Gallagher, Doug Williams, Dean Hermsdorf, Yogi Brown, and Brian Brown. Not pictured: Lori Bacher, Stefanie Bradley, Melanie Burgi, Jane Griswold, Amanda Hannes, Doug Harland, Julie Johnson, Bellana Putz, Renee Schrift, and Dan Weiland.

this year is a result of the committee looking at allowing the exhibitors more time to travel home safely on Saturday. “The committee acts as an advisory group making sure everyone is headed in the right direction,” Ripp explained. “They bring new ideas to implement at the show. We value their perspective as they are on the Trade Show floor every day. This group provides an amazing resource to the staff.” Most recently, the committee helped to provide input for The Tanbark, Expo’s bar and grill restaurant located north of the New Holland Pavilions. This space is used by exhibitors and attendees as an informal meeting area away from their exhibits.

Merton Sowerby junior scholarships bestowed

HE National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Merton Sowerby Junior Merit Scholarships for 2018. This scholarship is named in honor of National Dairy Hall of Fame Pioneer and Klussendorf honoree Merton Sowerby. Haely Leiding of Fountain, Minn., has been awarded the top scholarship of $1,500. Leiding is an agricultural education major at the University of Minnesota. She has had leadership roles in the Gopher Dairy Club, Agricultural Education Club, in Fillmore County 4-H, Lanesboro FFA, and as president of the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association. Leiding loves showing cattle, dairy judging, Dairy Quiz Bowl, and has been honored as a Holstein Association USA Distinguished

Junior Member finalist. Her future plans are to be an educator in high school, university extension, or for an agricultural service group. Additionally, five other undergraduate students have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. They are: Elisabeth Regusci from Modesto, Calif., who is majoring in dairy science at California Polytechnic State University. Regusci has been very active in breed associations and shows with her Brown Swiss and Holstein cattle. On campus, she is active in the Los Lecheros Dairy Club and in dairy judging. Regusci, an outstanding student, plans to become a dairy veterinarian. Jared Sanderson of Sandusky, Mich., who attends Michigan State University (MSU) is majoring in animal science. Sanderson is the

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In addition to the work the committee does ahead of the show, it is also integral in the success during Expo. Committee members oftentimes serve as a welcoming team to new exhibitors and a source of information for others. Their continual presence on the Trade Show floor serves as an extension of the Expo staff. “We, as the staff, can’t be everywhere, so it is very helpful to have the committee members throughout the show helping exhibitors who may have questions or to spot any concerns,” Ripp said. With generally all the exhibitors’ spots reserved and more exhibitors waiting each year, the committee also advises on space utilization. “The committee is instrumental in many aspects of the Trade Show, but most attendees wouldn’t notice it,” Ripp shared. “They are behind the scenes but critical to the overall success of the show. Their purpose is to help make Expo one of the top shows in the country, and they do a great job making it better every year. They are an amazing group of individuals to work with.” Exhibitors who have suggestions or concerns regarding the Trade Show are encouraged to reach out to any of the committee members. The committee will seek input from all exhibitors again this year on the exhibitor survey distributed at the end of the show. Individuals interested in serving on the committee can indicate their desire on the survey or contact Crystal Ripp at cripp@wdexpo.com.

president of the MSU Dairy Club, treasurer of the Block and Bridle club, and an Eagle Scout. He has taken internships to study abroad. Sanderson plans to pursue an advanced degree in either ruminant nutrition or veterinary medicine. Erica Helmer of Plymouth, Wis., attends the University of Wisconsin–River Falls (UWRF) majoring in dairy science. Helmer has served leadership roles in the UWRF Dairy Club, Student Advisory Council, Alpha Zeta, Block and Bridle, and Collegiate Farm Bureau. Helmer has been honored with several FFA state and national recognitions and has competed successfully in dairy cattle judging. Helmer plans to attend graduate school in dairy genetics. Alexandra Gambonini of Petaluma, Calif., attends California Polytechnic State University and is double majoring in dairy science and agricultural business.

The author is an agricultural writer based in Dansville, Mich.

Gambonini has been very involved in the Holstein industry in showing and judging. She currently serves on the Holstein Association USA Junior Advisory Committee as chairperson, is president of the Los Lecheros Dairy Club, and was president of the California Junior Holstein Association. Gambonini’s future plans include a position in agricultural business/economics or possibly graduate school. Kayla Leiding of Fountain, Minn., who attends the University of Minnesota, is majoring in agricultural communication and marketing. Leiding has been involved in the Agricultural Education Club, College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Research Sciences Mentor program, Gopher Dairy Club, Beta of Clovia Sorority, and Minnesota Junior Holstein Association. Leiding knows she has a future in dairy communications, both writing and speaking.

For all they’ve done L ONG after the last cow has left the grounds and exhibit areas are back in order, the volunteers, board members, and the staff of World Dairy Expo gather to celebrate another successful show at the annual Friends of Expo banquet in December. During this banquet, individuals are recognized with the Friend of Expo honor. This award acknowledges the dedication of the many volunteers who pull out all the stops to make Expo the premier dairy cattle show and dairy trade show that it is. With the guidance of the staff of World Dairy Expo, over 500 volunteers bring to life a year’s worth of planning. Volunteers are critical to the success of the show. Dawn Dommisse, World Dairy Expo administrative services manager, states that volunteers work in a variety of capacities: tram drivers and greeters, school tour guides, operators of the Purple Cow Gift Shop, helpers for the dairy cattle show and administration office, and assistants for trade show exhibitor and dairy cattle exhibitor arrival and departure to name just a few. “Because of the seasonality of

Expo, a full-time staff of over 500 people would be needed to accomplish what volunteers achieve in the weeks before, during, and after Expo and that would make the show financially unobtainable,” said long-time World Dairy Expo board member Robert Walton. Volunteers have been recognized since the beginning of Expo with an annual appreciation dinner that was held in the winter. At that time, there were typically 100 to 150 volunteers who came together to celebrate. “In the early 1980s, board members decided that it was time to recognize the volunteers who were at the forefront of making the show successful,” said Dave Selner. Selner served as an Expo volunteer for 40 years, including 15 years on the board of directors, and was recognized in 1995 as a World Dairy Expo Friend of Expo for organizing the Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest and his work announcing dairy cattle shows. The first Friend of Expo award was presented in 1981 to James Crowley Sr. during the Holstein Show. Doc Crowley, as many knew him, was

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EXPO IS NOTHING WITHOUT ITS VOLUNTEERS, and since 1981, the Friend of Expo recognition has acknowledged those individuals and industry partners that have made it all possible.

critical to the success of Expo when the show’s future was still uncertain. In 1982, a program during the annual banquet was added to recognize the Friend of Expo honorees. Since then, 128 Friends of Expo have been honored. As Selner explained, “Originally, the award was given to two or three honorees. The Industry Friend of Expo was then included and given to organizations committed to the success of Expo. The President’s Award started in 1989 to recognize World Dairy Expo board members who made vital contributions. “Today, four to five volunteers are

acknowledged with the award each year. With the growth of the show, there are so many more aspects that rely on volunteers,” Selner continued. These are the volunteers who dedicate a day, a week or more, to Expo, year after year. These are the greats who have made Expo what it is today. As the award states, it is given for the sincere appreciation for the years of distinguished service, outstanding commitment, and valued dedication to the success of World Dairy Expo. The author farms with her husband, Kevin, and his parents in Lakeville, Ohio.

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The best seat in the house It’s the responsibility of each breed’s ringman to keep the show moving smoothly.

HILE most people watching the dairy cattle shows the week of World Dairy Expo are focused on the animals or the judge, there are some other very important individuals assisting in the showring to ensure that the big dance runs smoothly. Although they go unnoticed by most, these seasoned professionals work as ring attendants and play a major role in running the show efficiently. Three of these long-time volunteers share their insights in this roundtable on directing cattle traffic at the biggest show in the world. Ron Mosser is a senior appraiser with the American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA)/area representative for the Jersey Marketing Service and North American Area Representative. He has been a Jersey ringman for 10 years. Jon Powers raises Holstein heifers on his registered Holstein farm, Powers Haven Holsteins, in Columbus, Wis. He has served as an Ayrshire ringman for 15 years. Bob Hagenow is a sales manager for Vita Plus Corporation in Madison, Wis. He also serves on the World Dairy Expo Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. He is currently a ringman for the Holstein and Brown Swiss shows and has held that position for the past 30 years. 1) How did this volunteer opportunity become available to you? Mosser: I started when George Barlass decided to retire from this position. Powers: I was serving on the Dodge County Holstein Board, and Bob Kaiser, the Ayrshire Show superintendent, asked if I would be interested in becoming a ringman because the current volunteer was retiring. Hagenow: Merle Howard asked me to step in as ringman for Holsteins in 1988. 2) What is most enjoyable about your job? Mosser: I showed cattle at World Dairy Expo up until 15 years ago when I started working with AJCA. Now, this is a great way for me to stay in contact with all my show friends, while helping execute one of the best shows in the world. Powers: The view from the center of the ring is incredible. It is a great seat for watching a great show. I also enjoy interacting with and seeing all the exhibitors that I have gotten to know. Hagenow: I enjoy being a small part of presenting the best dairy cattle in the world and helping facilitate the process for the judge. I also like working with the exhibitors and setting up square lines for the cameras and spectators. 3) What do you find most challenging? Mosser: You are working on an extremely tight schedule as you are moving cattle in and around the ring, and sometimes you get a bit cramped on space. As a 50-year exhibitor and a four-time judge, I understand the importance of making everything work as smoothly as possible. Expo has always been a special place to show, and I like to do everything to keep it that way. Powers: For me, the most challenging part of the job is standing all day. Hagenow: As the show and the animals have gotten bigger, maintaining good presentation of all animals is huge as everyone deserves to get a fair look. Keeping all the exhibitors on a fair playing field, while keeping the show moving,

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can sometimes present a challenge. 4) How have you seen the show evolve over the years? Mosser: The evolution of the show has been tremendous as World Dairy Expo and the Jersey breed have both grown over time. The Jersey show used to be 100 to 150 head, and today it is close to 350. Expo is a tool that offers great exposure for the breeders around the world. I have judged in 10 other countries, and people always see the value of coming to World Dairy Expo. Powers: The show has gotten better over the years, especially the past five to 10 years. The quality has improved and the numbers have continually grown, in fact so much so that last year, Expo staff added an extra ringman to assist me as needed during the show. Hagenow: Some classes have been added over the years, and it takes extra time and commitment from all volunteers and staff to make them

FROM THE STANDS, THE BREED SHOWS MAY APPEAR to be a well-choreographed routine, but that’s only the case because of the dedication of volunteers like Bob Hagenow who has served as a ringman for 30 years.

happen. I have also seen more junior participation, especially in the Brown Swiss Show. The pageantry of the Supreme Champion has also evolved and changing it to Saturday has been good, but it makes it even more important for the Holstein show to run efficiently to accommodate the start time. 5) What are some things you have learned? Mosser: You observe things differently as a leadsman when you are trying to present your animal to the best of your ability, and you may not always be courteous to other exhibitors. I’ve learned that everyone deserves the opportunity to show to the best of their ability, and as a ringman, I work to help give everyone a fair shot as I know they have all worked hard to get there regardless of whether they are first or 25th. Powers: I have learned that communication with the exhibitors is important to keep the show running smoothly. I try to talk to them all to make sure they exit the ring in an orderly fashion to keep the show moving. Hagenow: I have learned many things along the way. All the shows at Expo are really, really good shows and among those shows, there is a great camaraderie between exhibitors. All of the judges

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take their responsibilities very seriously, while being in the spotlight and want to do a good job. Finally, I’ve learned some of the best ways to help the staff run the show smoothly and what makes exhibitors feel comfortable and good about their placings. 6) What advice would you offer to those ringside or exhibiting in the show? Mosser: I have always said I was a lot smarter standing along the ringside than I was in the middle of the ring. On ringside, you don’t have to place them from one to 30, and you are not in the same position to see what those inside the ring see. Observers should appreciate and understand that those in the ring were asked to give their opinion, and they should listen to the reasons to learn what is important to the judge. I also enjoy enthusiasm from the audience when a favorite cow or exhibitor wins. Making a little noise really adds to the atmosphere. Powers: While I don’t have any real advice for those ringside, I advise exhibitors to listen to your ringman as they are trying to keep things as organized as possible for the show in order to help things move efficiently. Hagenow: For those along the ringside, I say enjoy the show, realize that the judge is doing their job, and it is important to win with dignity and lose with grace. As an exhibitor, it is important to be on time and do the proper ethical and professional things when showing to preserve the integrity and experience of the show. 7) What are the keys to making the show run smoothly inside the ring? Mosser: It takes a big team effort to keep the show on time, from checking in, to entering the ring, to moving the cattle smoothly and quickly around the ring. My job focuses primarily on keeping it moving, but also filling the gaps to make it easier for exhibitors and judges. Powers: Teamwork is the key to a smooth-running show. From having all the animals checked in correctly, to them entering in order, to keeping them moving in the ring; it all contributes to making the judge’s job easier. Hagenow: It is definitely a team effort from myself, the superintendents, and volunteers to get the cattle in the ring; to assisting the judge to see the cattle in the best way; to getting people in straight lines; and to using every inch of the ring possible to help all exhibitors get the best look possible. We all play a part in making it a great show, and I look forward to being a part of it each and every year. 8) Why have you chosen to do this for so many years? Mosser: For me, it has always been the people that make it special. When you’re in love with dairy cows and it’s a lifestyle you pay dearly for, you appreciate the opportunities to exhibit and make the most of them. Powers: I truly enjoy it. I love the people and the cows, but especially the exhibitors. I have gotten to know them over the years and enjoy seeing them each year. Hagenow: Along with having an interest in watching the show, I take great pride in being a small part of making it the best show in the world. It is just something that I do, and I hope in the end that I am adding value to the show.

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When the curtain drops

by Laura Moser

IKE the morning after a college football bowl game win or a New Year’s Eve party, walking through the Expo barns on Sunday morning looks like the remnants of a great gathering with plenty of clean-up ahead. With the cattle and their owners gone, the tents once filled with competitive energy and friendly chatter now sit quiet and ready to be transformed back to normal. There’s an old quote among scouts and campers — leave things better than the way you found them, and for the staff of World Dairy Expo, the quote rings true in the effort taken to restore the Alliant Energy Center (AEC) back to pre-Expo conditions. If you ever visit the Alliant Energy Center at any time other than the first week of October, you realize the transformation that occurs to host thousands of cows and people for a week. Returning AEC back to the way it was found is an all-hands-on-deck organized process beginning as soon as the spotlight on the Supreme Champion is turned off. The cattle begin moving out Saturday at 5:30 p.m., and by noon on Sunday, all the stalls are empty. All trade show exhibitors are on the road by the end of the day on Monday. Removing all the Expo equipment, displays, and materials is done by the Expo staff and a team of volunteers. Immediately following the naming of the Supreme Champion, the staff begins packing up their temporary office, lounges, volunteer areas, and any other items of value to bring back to the office in Madison.

The day after On Sunday, the team returns to begin what Expo General Manager Scott Bentley said is one of the most tiring days of the two-week experience. “We move from location to location tearing down signage, displays, and all materials brought in during the Expo. Once we finish with the displays and equipment, we will move to the barns,” Bentley explained. “The Badger Dairy Club also comes back to help with clean-up, which is a great com-

The biggest cleanup task is removing the bedding and manure. In 2017, Expo was home to 2,332 head of cattle for nearly two weeks, and while the manure and waste milk is removed daily, the final cleanup process takes several days.

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AS THE CLOCK STRIKES FIVE on Saturday, exhibits quickly come down. Shortly after, the grounds begin their transformation back to “normal.”

mitment on their part after all the work they put in during the week. The club is instrumental during the show and after at cleanup.” In addition to Badger Dairy Club members, all full-time Expo staff members as well as a dozen or so AEC employees work on Sunday to tear down and clean the grounds. “Everyone is extremely tired, but they are focused on the task at hand,” Bentley shared. “It is chaotic but organized as we walk the entire 160-acre campus to gather up materials.” In addition to the tearing down and packing of materials, the staff power washes and disinfects all feed carts, equipment, and any items being stored for the next year. The Expo staff also packs up and stores several of the displays, signage, decorations, and other items year-after-year. All these items will be cleaned, packed, and organized by the staff before going into storage for another year. The milking parlor is also cleaned and sanitized before being closed.

Expo’s 30-year partnership with Uphoff Trucking in Deerfield, Wis., has the cleanup process down to a well-tuned machine. The Uphoffs transport manure and bedding from the grounds during the week, returning at the close of Expo to clean out all the bedding packs and the barns. “Before the Uphoff crew can load the manure and bedding, they walk all the bedding packs and remove any nonbiodegradable items like bottles, cans, and anything else left behind,” Bentley says. “It takes a great deal of time and a large crew of people to walk through all the housing areas and remove the trash.” Bentley encourages exhibitors to not leave trash in the stalling area when they leave. “Because the final destination for the bedding pack is a farm field, we ask exhibitors to throw trash into the garbage and not the manure pack.” The post-Expo Uphoff crew consists of approximately 20 people, for three to four days of cleaning out the cattle housing areas. They will remove nearly 100 truckloads of manure and straw from the Expo grounds to be spread on farm fields around Madison. “The Expo staff will be on the grounds postshow until the AEC security and on-site veterinarian give an all-clear that it’s okay to move back to our business office,” Bentley said. “Our goal each year is to leave the grounds as clean or cleaner than we found them.”

The author is an agricultural writer based in Dansville, Mich.

Fitting into the “big show”

by Andrea Haines

HE name, Paul (Poulo) Petriffer is a familiar name to many in the dairy-show industry. A “fitting voyager,” Petriffer has lived many days out of his suitcase, traveling to different shows, and offering his techniques to prominent show strings around the world. Petriffer is from Funes, Italy, making him the first-ever recipient of the Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award not from North America. The Italian graciously accepted the 27-year-old award given in memory of Duncan MacKenzie, the 1961 Klussendorf winner, during the 51st World Dairy Expo. “I just wanted to say how much this award means to me,” shared Petriffer. “Never in my dreams,

would I have thought this would happen.” For a little over 25 years, Petriffer has been fitting cattle for prominent herds, many at World Dairy Expo, lending his skills to Callum McKinven, Rosedale, Keightley Core, Carousel, Lylehaven, Lookout, MD-Hillbrook, Dupasquier, Stanhope-Wedgewood, and Walkerbrae strings, to name a few. As fitters commonly are, Petriffer is accustomed to watching the “big show” from the sidelines, so when his good friend Edwin Steiner of Switzerland pulled him away from preparing a March calf to head toward the showring, Petriffer thought nothing of it. “It was an unbelievable experience to describe when I was given the award,” chuck-

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led Petriffer. “I was very overcome, very humbled.”

Eager to learn Petriffer first visited North America as a young man wanting to learn a new trade. It wasn’t long before his friendly personality and need-tolearn attitude earned him a place in a few show strings. “It was a humbling beginning, the language barrier was difficult at first, but people helped me a lot. I’ve been interested in cattle for most of my life,” he shared. Petriffer quickly discovered that the willingness to work and love for cattle bridged the language gap. Petriffer feels that his interest in cattle came from his mother. “She really loved animals,” claimed Petriffer.

ITALIAN PAUL PETRIFFER, IS THE FIRST Klussendor f-MacKenzie Award winner from outside Nor th America in the award’s 27 year histor y.

One of his first experiences with a North American show herd was when he came to Lylehaven in the early 1990s as a trainee.

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“It’s still a powerful farm name today, just as it was when I started,” he said. “The herd’s string was really strong competition at the shows. It was from then on that I was hooked into this world.”

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Willingness to serve Currently, Petriffer is farming close to 700 acres in partnership with his girlfriend, Susi, in Germany. They have a 3-year-old daughter, Charlotte. “We still have some Brown Swiss but sold the milking cattle in 2015. I do about 10 or 12 shows a year,” he explained. “I still like to attend World Dairy Expo each year to see my friends, too.” Petriffer has a long list of stories that he could share about his travels. Preparing cattle for herds has given him prime access to champions from not only the U.S., but also around the world. It’s evident that his eye for great cattle is not limited to the barn, but also spans into the showring. Petriffer served as an associate judge of the International Holstein Show at Expo in 2009, agreeing to name Harvue Roy Frosty as Grand Champion that year. Notable cattle that have gone through his chute include VandykK Integrity Paradise, Lavender Ruby Redrose-Red, Kinyon Lindjet Ideal, Decrausaziron O’Kalibra, Wiesenfeld Raider Maryam, Maple-Flat Ares Rosie, Keightley Core Response Wonder, Waymar Patrick Nadine, and Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy. “Since starting out, things have changed a lot. From a judging standpoint, size used to gain more attention, now it’s more on the udder and dairy strength.” Petriffer reflected. “Cattle preparation has changed, too. It used to be that we didn’t clip as short as we do now. I must say, it has changed for the better. You get to look at those great udders, and the quality is unreal.” As the years tick by, the constant theme seems to have been the amount of work and effort it takes to prepare for a show. “I also think that the time shared with friends is a sentiment to how great the industry is today, too,” shared Petriffer. “Each year, when watching this award presentation, I think to myself, ‘Wow, that would really be something to win.’” For Petriffer, that dream became reality, and he is very humbled by the experience. The author is a freelance writer based in Union Bridge, Md.

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HE philosophy at Ovaltop Holsteins has always been to breed a top herd of registered Holsteins while improving each generation by pursuing exceptional type, outstanding production, and enhanced genetic potential. The Wolfe family has surely accomplished those goals. Ovaltop Holsteins of Richfield Springs, N.Y., has been selected by the Klussendorf Association as the tenth recipient of the Robert “Whitey” McKown Master Breeder Award. This award recognizes a well-managed breeder and herd that has been successful at showing and judging dairy cattle. Howard, Ginny, Doug, and Mike Wolfe have developed Ovaltop Holsteins into the highly recognized herd it is today. Ovaltop Holsteins’ prefix dates back to 1929 and has since bred 170 Excellent cows. They have bred four Excellent 94-point cows, 13 Excellent 93-point cows, 23 Excellent 92-point cows, 43 Excellent 91-point cows, 87 Excellent 90-point cows, along with 427 cows scored at Very Good. In addition, they have developed 25 Excellent cows that were purchased from other herds. The Wolfe family was originally from New Jersey but relocated to Richfield Springs, N.Y., in 1977 where they now milk 90 cows. The herd is 100 percent registered Holstein, and they farm 500 acres of land. The Ovaltop herd is a 28-time Progressive Breeder of Registry (PBR) herd, which is currently the longest running streak in the state of New York. The Wolfe’s lactation average on the 90-cow herd is 26,519 pounds of milk and they have a Breed Age Average (BAA) of 110.3. BAA com-

pares all herds on confirmation and their 110.3 rating ranks in the top 100 herds in the entire United States. One of their favorite cows that just finished its career is Ovaltop Chesapeake Nikita-ET (4E93). She is part of a multigenerational homebred Excellent family that started with Lemax Valiant Nada (3E-94-DOM) and was one of Mike Wolfe’s best show cows. The Wolfes have also bred one Gold Medal (GM) Sire, eight Gold Medal Dams (GMD), and 11 Dams of Merit (DOM). Never afraid to add foundation genetics to their herd, Ovaltop has integrated members of the most prestigious cow families of the breed. These families include C Glenridge Citation Roxy (EX97-GMD), Cherown SY Delilah (EX-96), C Alanvale Inspiration Tina (EX-95 GMD-DOM), KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET (EX-96-DOM), and many others. Howard and Ginny have also been honored by the New York State Holstein Association along with the national association for their dedication and commitment to the Holstein industry. They were named the New York State Active Master Breeders in 2000, New York Holstein Association’s highest honor. Ginny was named “Friend of New York Holstein” in 2011. Many times, the family has been honored with Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor titles on the local and regional level, including at the New York State Fair, New York Spring Red and White Show, New York International Spring Holstein Show, Pennsylvania All-American Red and White Show, and other prestigious shows.

They have also garnered numerous All-New York and Junior All-New York awards. Several Ovaltop bred animals have been nominated for All-American honors. The Ovaltop show team also takes pride in their multiple herdsmanship awards at shows. Their display is always attractive, neat, and appealing to visitors. The entire family has been active in the local Otsego-Herkimer-Montgomery (O-H-M) Holstein Club and all its activities. Mike and Monica Wolfe, representing the next generation, have four children, the oldest of which are very involved in their local Holstein and 4-H clubs. They enjoy cows and showing as much as the rest of the family. Mike’s brother, Doug, currently serves on the Show Committee for the New York Holstein Association, which he chaired for several years, and Ginny is chairperson of the Publications Committee. Ovaltop is a longtime, monthly advertiser in the New York Holstein News. Both Doug and Mike are accomplished judges and have officiated at shows throughout New York and the Northeast. The entire Wolfe family is passionate about agriculture and breeding outstanding registered Holsteins. The family’s dedication to their farm, their local and state Holstein associations, and their community have earned them the honor of 2018 McKown Master Breeder.

Core Scholarships confered

HE National Dairy Shrine is pleased to announce the recipients of the Maurice Core Scholarships. These $1,000 scholarships are given in honor of Maurice Core, the long-time executive secretary of the American Jersey Cattle Association, and former executive director of the National Dairy Shrine. Summer Henschel of Plymouth, Wis., is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in dairy science with a preveterinary emphasis. Henschel has been very active in FFA activities and served as president of her chapter. In college, she has been active in the Badger Dairy Club, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Collegiate FFA, and the Wisconsin Holstein and Brown Swiss Associations. Henschel would ultimately like to become a dairy veterinarian. Next is Kalista Hodorff from

Eden, Wis., who is majoring in dairy science with an emphasis in Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Hodorff has been very active in her local and county 4-H programs participating in numerous activities, especially showing cattle. She has been an officer with the Fond du Lac County Junior Holstein Association and a leader at Campbellsport High School. On campus, she is an active member of the Badger Dairy Club and the Association of Women in Agriculture. In the future, Hodorff would like to become a member of the management team at her home dairy and ultimately a part owner. Anna Tarpey of Wildwood, Mo., is attending the University of Missouri majoring in animal science. Tarpey has been a leader in 4-H, serving as president. She also owns a poultry and waterfowl breeding

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and showing operation. In high school, she volunteered for numerous civic events. In college, she is a member of the dairy club, has worked at the Land O’Lakes Purina Animal Research Farm, and served as a Missouri dairy ambassador for the Midwest Dairy Association. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, Tarpey plans to fulfill her long-held dream of becoming a large animal veterinarian. Madeline Zutz of Valders, Wis., is a student at the University of Minnesota majoring in animal science. Zutz has been president of her local 4-H Club, an officer in her FFA Chapter, president of the Manitowoc County Junior Holstein Association, on the Valders High School student board, and a leader in the

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Manitowoc County 4-H Ambassadors program. In college, Zutz is a member of the Gopher Dairy Club, Beta of Clovia Sorority, and Block and Bridle. After years of interning with her local veterinarians, Zutz, an excellent student, plans on becoming a large animal veterinarian. The final recipient is Isabella Portner of Sleepy Eye, Minn., who is majoring in dairy science at Iowa State University. Portner has held leadership roles in the Sleepy Eye FFA Chapter, the Brown County 4-H Federation, and her high school’s National Honor Society. Portner served as the Brown County Dairy Princess and as the Minnesota Brown Swiss Youth Ambassador. In college, she belongs to the dairy club and serves on the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council. Portner wants to obtain her bachelor’s degree and then obtain a master’s degree in dairy genetics, herd management, or nutrition.

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1.04

Jersey

0.75

Guernsey

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Brown Swiss

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Milking Shorthorn

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Ayrshire

-0.19 Source: CDCB

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# Herds

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Fat lbs

Protein lbs

Holstein

12,616

27,441

1,037

845

Brown Swiss

138

22,657

919

756

Jersey

818

20,894

1,007

763

Ayrshire

19,254

753

606

Milking Shorthorn

18,913

714

587

Guernsey

17,806

802

592

BELOW IS A LIST OF THE TOP 100 CHEESE MERIT DOLLAR INDEX BULLS FROM THE AUGUST 2018 GENETIC EVALUATIONS. NAAB 551HO03529 29HO18906 11HO12157 29HO18693 551HO03600 29HO18296 29HO18697 29HO18812 11HO12174 29HO18823 29HO18611 551HO03637 11HO12286 507HO14194 29HO18772 551HO03590 614HO14085 29HO18794 29HO18708 29HO18843 507HO14125 29HO18740 11HO12219 551HO03674 29HO18817 551HO03418 7HO14333 551HO03713 1HO13489 551HO03638 551HO03684 551HO03669 11HO12342 29HO18822 29HO18343 1HO13404 29HO18799 526HO00047 29HO18787 551HO03660 29HO18818 11HO12161 11HO12159 29HO18954 29HO18860 551HO03663 200HO10959 11HO12168 708HO01101 29HO18790

Name CHARL BILLY ALTALAWSON CRIMSON NASHVILLE ACHIEVER SASSAFRAS ADVISOR ALTAEXPLOSION BRAVE SKYWALKER WATSON ALTAROBERT MOOLA ATRIUM DEDICATE SOLUTION ACCOLADE KENOBI PERK HUEY NIKO ALTAZAREK SHOOTER HAYWARD DYNASTY FUTURE NORTON PRINGLE ROCCO ROCKFORD STELLAR ALTACURRY AMAZON MEDLEY SAMSUNG GLITZ NO-PE ZIKMUND ESCALATE SHYGUY POWE ALTAAROLDIS ALTALIAISON AFFECTIVE VIRTUE JONES MARIUS ALTAGILMORE TOM DURABLE

CM$ 1121 1108 1108 1094 1091 1074 1068 1066 1066 1060 1054 1052 1052 1050 1048 1047 1041 1040 1039 1039 1035 1030 1028 1023 1019 1016 1016 1016 1015 1015 1015 1013 1012 1011 1011 1010 1010 1009 1009 1008 1008 1008 1008 1007 1007 1005 1004 1004 1003 1000

NAAB 200HO10955 29HO18208 11HO12240 515HO00325 29HO18724 551HO03657 29HO17553 11HO12311 551HO03717 551HO03711 29HO18723 551HO03716 566HO01301 11HO12285 29HO18782 1HO13818 7HO13504 526HO00049 29HO18855 29HO18778 551HO03415 551HO03722 11HO12165 29HO18753 29HO18801 29HO18808 29HO18773 151HO00681 29HO18682 11HO12250 542HO00776 734HO00091 29HO18545 29HO18634 551HO03643 551HO03476 551HO03416 551HO03594 7HO14264 7HO12788 7HO13981 29HO18674 1HO13802 7HO12868 551HO03721 11HO12241 551HO03369 29HO17430 29HO18733 11HO12196

Name POSITIVE SPECTRE ALTAMILESTONE ARISTOCRAT ZEBEDEE SHAQ JOSUPER ALTAGLO MENACE GALILEO MAJESTIC HOWL KINGSTON ALTANIXIE HUGHES MAPQUEST JAGUAR NO-PE ZEKON PLAZA JACKPOT DELTA-WORTH PONCHO ALTABUGGY SANJAY ARTISAN LUXOR ARCHER RUBICON COLORADO ALTASPORT MERCURY YOLO YODA TORQUE WALLABY FARLO DYNAMO PACO SPEEDY FRAZZLED FREEBORN CLARITY ARKHAM ADVANCE SINBAD ALTAPARAISO NIGHTCAP DAMIAN KENDRICK ALTAMONSON

CM$ 999 999 997 997 996 994 994 993 993 992 992 991 990 990 989 989 989 987 987 987 987 986 986 985 985 985 985 984 982 982 982 982 981 981 980 980 979 979 978 978 978 977 977 977 976 976 975 975 974 974

Source: CDCB, 2017 Averages of DHI cow herds by breed and test-plan category, Cows Calving in 2016

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Milk and Dairy Product Scholarships awarded T

HE National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the NDS and Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) Milk and Dairy Product Scholarships for 2018. Morgan Krause of Buffalo, Minn., has been awarded the NDS and DMI Milk and Dairy Products top scholarship of $1,500. Krause is an animal science and agricultural com-

munications and marketing double major at the University of Minnesota. Krause has been very active in FFA including serving as the FFA state vice president. Krause has been a guest blogger for the Midwest Dairy Association, an AgDaily freelance writer, an intern for FLM Harvest, and hosted numerous dairy promotion and education events for children and adults. In the

future, Krause would like to work with the Midwest Dairy Association or Minnesota Milk Producers Association in a communications or marketing role. Additionally, four other undergraduate students have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. Lauren Heberling of Carsonville, Mich., is majoring in agribusiness management at Michigan State University (MSU). Heberling is an officer in the MSU Dairy Club,

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and is a member of MSU Collegiate Farm Bureau, the College of Agriculture Student Senate, and the Sigma Alpha Sorority. She has competed successfully in the National FFA Marketing Plan Contest, the National Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet, and in the National AgriMarketing Association. Heberling’s dream career is to work for a dairy cooperative that markets milk or milk products. Brooke Roberts of Whitelaw, Wis., is attending the University of Minnesota majoring in agricultural communications and marketing with a minor in animal science. Roberts has excelled in national dairy cattle judging contests, earning the high individual in reasons at World Dairy Expo in 2017. Her experience with the National Agri-Marketing Association led to an internship with the Minnesota Beef Council. This has inspired Roberts to plan on a career in agriculture utilizing her communications and marketing skills. Rebecca Roberson of Sioux Falls, S.D., is attending South Dakota State University (SDSU) and majoring in dairy manufacturing. Roberson became interested in dairy foods while working at a pizza restaurant in high school. Trials with new types of cheese and their properties were enlightening. That led to a job as a research assistant at a university microbial food safety lab and then an internship at a farmstead cheese company called Tucker Family Farm. Roberson plans to pursue a career in the cheese industry in marketing, quality control, product development, or research. Leta Larsen of Scottsville, Mich., is attending Michigan State University (MSU) and majoring in agribusiness management with a minor in agronomy. Growing up on a familyowned Michigan dairy, Larsen was very involved in 4-H, FFA, and the Western Michigan Fair. Larsen started marketing at an early age with her sisters, creating “Larsen Girls Sweet Corn” in 2006, which led to her interest in dairy product marketing. Larsen plans a future with a dairy agribusiness company in management or marketing, hoping to make a positive impact on the dairy industry she loves.

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HE National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Kildee scholarships for 2018. This scholarship has been awarded since 1950 to an outstanding graduate student in a dairy related field. Dean H.H. Kildee was a renowned educator at Iowa State University and this scholarship honors his great service to the future of the dairy industry. Receiving a Kildee Graduate Studies $3,000 Scholarship is Gabriella Sorg of Hastings, Minn. Sorg attended the University of Minnesota and will be entering graduate school at the same university in agricultural economics. While in college, she was very successful in dairy judging, placing well at the national contest at World Dairy Expo, the NAILE contest in Louisville, and the All-American in Harrisburg. Sorg served as the president of the Midwest Regional Student Affiliate Division of the American Dairy Science Association as well as an officer in the Gopher Dairy Club. Throughout her studies, she has been extremely involved in agricultural youth programming to develop leadership skills, gain dairy knowledge, and build relationships with young dairy enthusiasts. In graduate school, Sorg plans on studying issues that affect management, financial stability, and policy in dairy production. Sorg hopes that her research will return benefits to dairy farmers like her family, whether it is in educational tools for better management or exploring new economic policies that positively impact the dairy industry. Trent Dado of Amery, Wis., has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Kildee Undergraduate Studies $1,000 Scholarship. He attended the University of Minnesota (UM) and majored in animal science. His leadership roles included vice president of the Minnesota Farm House Fraternity, numerous activities in the Gopher Dairy Club, and Agriculture Education Club. During 2017 and 2018, Dado served in the UM Ruminant Nutrition laboratory as a technician and safety manager. This experience led him to enroll at the University of Minnesota for a master’s degree in ruminant nutrition. Dado’s ultimate goal is to work for an animal nutrition company in on-farm research trials or as a nutrition consultant.

HE National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce two recipients of the 2018 Iager Dairy Scholarship. Kaleb Kruse of Dyersville, Iowa, is attending Kaskaskia Community College majoring in dairy science, animal science, plant and soil science, and agricultural business. Kruse plans to have a future in sales

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Distinguished breeder named

ATIONAL Dairy Shrine is excited to announce the 2018 Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award recipient. Randy Kortus of Lynden, Wash., is being recognized as an active, progressive dairy breeder who, through expertise in managing a dairy-breeding herd based upon sound genetic and business principles, serves as a model of success throughout the nation. Kortus, along with his late wife Jana, operated Mainstream Holsteins, Jerseys, and Ayrshires. This outstanding herd, comprised of three different breeds totaling about 90 cows, exhibits high production, progressive genetics, and exceptional type in all three breeds. Particularly outstanding are the high lifetime production records made in the herd with 64 Holsteins over 200,000 pounds of lifetime milk, 14 over 300,000 pounds and one over 400,000 pounds. Three Jerseys in the herd also have over 300,000 pounds of lifetime milk, including the highest lifetime U.S. Jersey cow, Mainstream Jace Shelly. The Mainstream herd has bred 83 Excellent Holsteins, 52 Excellent

Jerseys, and eight Excellent Ayrshires. The herd routinely classifies all three breeds and has a current classification average of 89.1 on the Holsteins, 87.3 on the Jerseys, and near 90 on a limited number of Ayrshires. In the Holstein breed, the herd has bred 45 Gold Medal Dams and 22 Dams of Merit. In Jerseys, this herd has completed 163 “Hall of Fame” records. The March 2018 American Jersey Cattle Association (AJCA) report shows Mainstream Jersey cows holding 11 of the top 25 Jersey milk records, nine of the top 25 fat records, 11 of the top 25 protein records, and 12 of the top 25 cheese yield records. Over the years, the Kortus family has focused on consistency in breeding, balancing genetics to produce strong families with superior milk production, persistent lactation curves, high type, and long, productive lives. “We strive to find cow families and sires that deliver persistence in lactation and other traits,” Kortus explained. “We want cows that are successful and a pleasure to work with, cattle that not only purebred

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breeders appreciate, but also that commercial dairymen desire to own.” Kortus and Jana were a dynamic duo in creating thoughtful breeding decisions. “We would have pleasant debates during our daily milking time, discussing every mating,” Randy said. Before her passing in 2016, Jana took the lead on the Jersey herd while Randy managed the Holstein herd. In time, their children, and now grandchildren, learned the significance of mating decisions and brought their own ideas to the family farm. The A.I. industry has found its way to Mainstream many times over the years as this herd has bred over 100 A.I. sires in the Holstein and Jersey breeds. One of the real icons in the Holstein breed, Mainstream Manifold, has sold over 1.5 million semen units worldwide and has over 62,000 milking daughters globally. Mainstream Iatola Sparky was an early exciting young Jersey genomic sire that has also developed into a well-known proven sire. Because of a super supportive wife and their children, Kortus has also been able to serve in leadership roles

on the All West-Select Sires board (for over 25 years), two times as president. Furthermore, he served on the Select Sires National Board for 20 plus years, including a term as president. He has served as a board member of National Dairy Shrine and on the World Wide Sires board of directors. Kortus has been on 55 trips to 27 different countries over the years, judging national shows and sharing his knowledge and expertise on dairy cattle breeding and management. Kortus and his wife have also been longtime supporters of dairy youth activities and the Washington dairy RANDY KORTUS of industry. The Mainstream Farm in K o r t u s e s Lynden, Wash., has sent over 100 bulls to A.I., received the including Mainstream Wa sh i n g t on Manifold that sold over State 20-year 1.5 million units. 4-H leader award. They also earned Holstein USA’s Progressive Breeder of Registry Award for 10 years and the Progressive Genetics Award for 27 consecutive years.

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HE Marshall E. McCullough Scholarships is presented to two high school seniors planning to major in agricultural communications. Ashley Hagenow of Poynette, Wis., is receiving the $2,000 scholarship. She plans to use this scholarship as she continues her education at the University of Minnesota, where she will major in agricultural com-

munications and marketing. Hagenow has been very active in 4-H and FFA, attending leadership conferences and participating in dairy judging. Sarah Lehner of Deleware, Ohio, B:7” is receiving the $1,500 scholarship. T:7”

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HE National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Mike Lancaster Sophomore Merit Scholarships for 2018. Emily Annexstad of St Peter, Minn., has been awarded the top scholarship of $1,500. Annexstad is double majoring in animal science and agricultural communication and marketing at the University of Minnesota. Annexstad is president of the campus National Agri-Marketing Association, vice president of the Beta of Clovia Sorority, and vice president of the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association. She is currently serving as the 64th Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Annexstad plans on a career in dairy communications. Three additional undergraduate students have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. Madeline Meyer of Ionia, Mich., is majoring in animal science at Michigan State University (MSU). Meyer has been active in Michigan FFA, MSU Dairy Club, and MSU Block and Bridle. On campus, she has worked in the ruminant nutrition laboratory and the MSU Dairy Plant. These research activities have helped Meyer plan a career as a university professor. Shoshana Brody of Baltimore, Md., attends Penn State University and is majoring in animal science. Brody is an excellent student who is currently in the Honors Program at Penn State. On campus, she is active in Penn State Dairy Science Club and serves as secretary of the Penn State Reproduction Research Team. Brody loves chemistry and biology, and plans a career using her science knowledge to aid the dairy industry. Sarah Thomas of Snow Camp, N.C., attends Virginia Tech University and is majoring in dairy science. Thomas has served as the North Carolina FFA State Vice President and the North Carolina Junior Holstein Association President. She has competed in Dairy Challenge, Dairy Bowl, and dairy judging. She plans a future possibly working in dairy youth education.

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Klussendorf and McKown Scholarships given

HE Klussendorf Association and McKown Fund are excited to announce the seven $1,500 scholarship recipients totaling $10,500 in awards. These scholarships are presented annually to students in their first, second, or third year at a two-year or four-year college or university in the United States or Canada. In all, over 80 students applied for these prestigious scholarships. Mary McGehee, Carly Olufs, and Christopher Sweeney announced as Klussendorf scholarship recipients. Mary McGehee did not grow up on a dairy farm, but she says that dairy cattle have been a part of her life as long as she can remember. She has been a threetime finalist at the International Science and Engineering Fair for her research on the isolation of Mycoplasma bovis in dairy cattle. McGehee hails from Okeechobee, Fla., where she and her two older brothers own a small herd of show cattle. She just finished her first year at Illinois’ Kaskaskia College. The dairy cow has played an important role in Carly Olfus’ life. She resides in Petaluma, Calif., and is a junior at Oklahoma State University. Olfus has bred and developed her own herd of 20 registered Jerseys and Holsteins and bred the Grand Champion Jersey cow at the All-American Jersey Show in 2015. In the future, she looks forward to

working with dairy farmers to enhance the production capabilities of their cows. A native from Appleton, N.Y., Christopher Sweeney grew up showing dairy cattle with his cousins in 4-H. Sweeney is a senior at Cornell and has found internships through college where he was able to work on a 1,000-cow dairy farm one summer and assist with planting and harvesting 1,500 acres another summer. He is excited to be a fifth-generation dairy farmer on his family farm. He intends to incorporate new practices and technologies that he has learned about while in college. The McKown scholarships were awarded to Katelyn Allen, Alexandra Gambonini, Carly Krull, and Tanner Morrison Katelyn Allen is the third generation on her family’s dairy, Glen-Toctin Farm, in Jefferson, Md. She is a senior at Virginia Tech where she is an active member of the dairy science club and competes on the college’s dairy judging team. Allen believes there is a need to improve agricultural literacy for people removed from the farm. In the future, she plans to work for transparency in agriculture and help build consumer trust. Dairy judging, showing, and Dairy Quiz Bowl are some of Alexandra Gambonini’s favorite hobbies. She is the fifth generation on her family’s dairy, Gamlake Dairy, located in Petaluma, Calif. Gambo-

nini owns 66 registered Holsteins and two Brown Swiss. She has no doubt that her future career will be in the dairy industry, and she believes that her studies at Cal Poly have given her the handson experience to be successful in whatever she does. According to Carly Krull, growing up on a dairy farm has made her into the leader she is today. In the future, she wants to ensure that young people are able to have the same experiences as she did in the dairy industry. Krull is from Lake Mills, Wis., where her family has registered Holsteins, Red and Whites, and Jerseys. She is a junior at Iowa State University studying dairy science and international agriculture. After college, she would like to work in dairy reproduction, animal health, or farm management. Tanner Morrison grew up in Peterson, Minn., and is currently a junior at the University of Minnesota. He feels incredibly blessed to have grown up working with his family on their dairy farm, Esperanza Cattle Company. His family’s herd is 100 percent registered Holsteins, and he owns eight animals himself. In the future, he wants to give back to the dairy community and coach youth dairy judging and serve as a volunteer for the Junior Holstein Association.

Grosses tapped as Progressive Commerical Dairy Managers

ANDY and Jennifer Gross of Ash Grove Dairy LLP in Lake Benton, Minn., have been named the Progressive Commercial Dairy Managers of 2018. This award, given by the National Dairy Shrine, is designed to recognize outstanding dairy managers who have introduced and applied effective management and business practices to help achieve a more profitable dairy business. It acknowledges young dairy managers early in their careers and encourages others to look at a career in dairy production. “Our primary goals for Ash Grove Dairy LLP are profitability, growth, and development of a top-notch herd of registered Holsteins,” they explained. “We strive to achieve these goals in a manner that benefits our cows, family, employees, consumers, and community. We believe that if we do our best to take care of the cows, in turn they will take care of us.”

ily sold their cows while she was studying dairy science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. This left no family farm for the Grosses to take over; they had to start from scratch. After gaining ten years of experience from managing a 3,600-cow dairy in Elkton, S.D., the Gross family took a confident leap to purchase their own farm in 2016.

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The Gross family has pioneered a rather unconventional path in the world of family dairy operations. Although he was active in 4-H in his youth, Randy did not grow up on a farm, and Jennifer’s fam-

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Ash Grove Dairy LLP, named after the Gross family homestead in South Dakota, is a new construction, crossventilated freestall barn permitted for 1,383 cows and 200 calves. Although Ash Grove is a new facility, the Gross family is constantly making progress. “Ash Grove Dairy LLP was designed and built with the future in mind,” said Randy. “While we currently house 1,200 milking cows, the barn was built so we can expand 50 percent to the east and

50 percent to the west, providing enough room for expansion.” The Grosses are passionate about the success of their farm, not only investing in animal welfare, but also providing a satisfying work environment for their employees. “Another way we determine success, which is not as clear cut as calculating pregnancy rates or feed efficiencies, is employee retention and development,” said Randy. “Jennifer and I are really pleased that of our 14 employees, nine have been with us for seven to 13 years, choosing to follow us from our former dairy in South Dakota to our new farm in Minnesota.” The Grosses are dedicated to the dairy industry and look for new ways to improve their herd and management style. “As our herd matures, and new technologies are implemented, we expect this to see improvement. We’re already seeing this occur,” they said. Ash Grove has recently started regular classifications and genomic testing. They have also begun an embryo transfer program to improve their herd more rapidly, hoping to generate 4-H projects for their sons and create an Ash Grove family legacy.

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HE National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Student Recognition scholarships for 2018. The NDS Student Recognition program acknowledges graduating seniors planning a career related to the dairy industry who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic ability, and a sincere interest in dairy cattle. The top award winner receiving $2,000 is Gabriella Sorg from Hastings, Minn. You can learn more about her on page 524. The second award of $1,500 goes to Laura Jensen of Comstock, Wis. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in animal science. Jensen grew up on a Guernsey dairy and served as National Guernsey Princess in 2016. Jensen has competed nationally in dairy cattle judging, Dairy Challenge, and Dairy Quiz Bowl. Jensen also served as the president of the Gopher Dairy Club. Jensen plans on attending graduate school to study dairy genetics or reproductive physiology. Leading off the $1,000 recipients is Jordan Siemers from Elkhart Lake, Wis., who received an animal science degree from Cornell University. Siemers was the winner of the National 4-H Judging contest in 2014 and placed sixth overall in the National Collegiate Judging Contest in 2017. Siemers has excelled in the showring as well, owning the 2015 Wisconsin Holstein Cow of the year. After several valuable internships focusing on genetics and marketing, Siemers is now employed as a sire analyst for Select Sires. Emma Brenengen from Middletown, Md., majored in animal science at Penn State University. Brenengen has been very active on campus competing on the dairy judging and Dairy Challenge teams and competing at the American Dairy Science Association Student Affiliate Division Paper Presentation contest. Following graduation, Brenengen started a career with Alta Genetics as a technician team leader in Pennsylvania.

Kirby Krogstad from Baltic, S.D., majored in dairy production at South Dakota State University (SDSU). Krogstad was the high individual at the 2017 Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest and has been involved in numerous campus organizations. After discovering his passion during a summer internship with Quality Liquid Feeds, Krogstad is furthering his education in dairy nutrition by attending graduate school at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Marina Sweet from London, Ohio, was an animal science-bioscience major at The Ohio State University (OSU). Sweet served as president of the Buckeye Dairy Club and secretary of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Student Council. She has competed in Dairy Challenge, OSU Junior Dairy Quiz Bowl, and Academic Quadrathlon teams. After graduating Magna Cum Laude, Sweet will be attending veterinary school at OSU this fall. Jill Seiler from Valley Center, Kan., majored in agricultural communications and journalism at Kansas State University. Seiler has been very active in the National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow organization serving as vice president, as well as president of the Kansas State Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow. Seiler now is working for a livestock communications company. The final senior recognition honoree is Nicole Hardy from Perkasie, Pa., who majored in dairy science at Virginia Tech. Hardy has been part of the Virginia Tech Dairy Judging Team and president of Sigma Alpha. Hardy was named the 2018 Outstanding Senior in dairy science by the College of Agriculture and Life Science. After an opportunity to collaborate on a research project about calf raising at Virginia Tech and an internship for Provimi/Cargill on calf research, Hardy plans to attend graduate school for an advanced degree in calf and heifer nutrition and management.

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ORLD Dairy Expo is pleased to once again honor five outstanding dairy leaders as the 2018 World Dairy Expo Recognition Award winners. Dedicating their lives to their local dairy communities and the greater global dairy industry, the impact of each of these individuals has reached around the world and back. Pete Kappelman, Dairyman of the Year, owns and operates Meadow Brook Dairy Farms LLC in Two Rivers, Wis., with his wife Shellie. Home to 470 registered Holsteins and Brown Swiss, Meadow Brook Dairy maintains a rolling herd average of 32,000 pounds of milk, 1,100 pounds of fat, and 1,000 pounds of protein while managing 1,100 acres of alfalfa, corn, wheat, ryegrass, and oats. Active in his community, Kappelman serves on the board of directors for Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Economic Development Cor poration for Manitowoc County, the University of Wisconsi n- M a d i s on Alumni Association, and Pete Kappelman Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. He is also an active 4-H club leader and girls’ basketball coach. Kappelman has impacted the national and international dairy industry through multiple terms as the Board Chairman for Land O’Lakes Inc., service to the U.S. Dairy Export Council, and as part of the National Milk Producers Federation’s board of directors. He also spent time as the Ag Policy Advisor to the United States Secretary of Agriculture and the United States Trade Representative. Believing in the importance in providing people with the tools, education, and livestock that are needed to make a long-term, sustainable difference, Kappelman has participated in several service trips to Africa and other developing countries. He has also dedicated time as a board member for Heifer International. Kappelman has been recognized with numerous awards including the Wisconsin Dairy Farm Family of the Year, Wisconsin Outstanding Young Farmer Award, and Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Farmer Achievement Award. The Kappelmans have three grown children, Beth, Mitch, and Erin, and two grandchildren.

This award is given to a dairyman whose operation excels in efficient production and the breeding of quality dairy animals. The award honors an individual who utilizes progressive management practices and is involved in their community as well as the greater dairy industry. Jeannette Sheehan, Dairy Woman of the Year, lives in Rochester, Minn., where she owns and operates Sheeknoll Farms with her husband Robert and other members of the Sheehan family. Sheeknoll Farms consists of 300 cows at two locations and 1,000 acres of land for crop production. Sheehan plays a key role in managing the 55-cow tie stall site with her husband where she primarily focuses on calf and heifer care. This location was also home to Sheeknoll Durham Arrow, the 2016 Grand Champion of the International Holstein Show, and Reserve Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo that Sheehan led across the colored shavings. The herd at Sheeknoll has earned Progressive Genetics Herd Awards and Progressive Breeders Registry Awards for the past two decades and currently has a herd breed age average of 109. Off the farm, Sheehan is a voice for the dairy community through involvement with Minnesota Ag in the Classroom, Midwest Dairy Association’s “Speak Out” program, and the AgStar Miracle of Birth Center at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds, which she helped establish. She gives her time to St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in multiple roles, as a volunteer at St. Francis Elementary School and as a committee member for Olmsted County Extension. Sheehan has served as an official judge of the National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest at World Dairy Expo 12 times, while also coaching Jeannette Sheehan the Olmsted County 4-H Dairy Judging Team to numerous national awards. She is an active member of the Minnesota Holstein Association, a board member of the Olmsted County American Dairy Association and Olmsted County Dairy Herd Information Association, and is involved with the Southeast Minnesota Ag Alliance. The Sheehans have three adult children, Kelly, Andrew, and Krista, and six grandchildren. This award is given to a dairywoman whose operation excels in

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efficient production and the breeding of quality dairy animals. The award honors an individual who utilizes progressive management practices and is involved in their community as well as the greater dairy industry. Dan Hornickel and Chris Keim, Industry People of the Year, are the founders and owners of Sunshine Genetics Inc. in Whitewater, Wis. In 1983, shortly after embryo transfer was introduced to the dairy community, these friends became business partners as they founded Sunshine Genetics. This pair of doctors, known to many as the Sunshine Boys, has developed their company into a thriving business that not only performs traditional embryo transfer work but also markets embryos Dan Hornickel worldwide for clients, offers in-house ovum pick up, and in vitro fertilization and donor housing. Opening the doors of their facility, Hornickel Chris Keim and Keim host and train international veterinarians on embryo transfer processes and have established a relationship with the University of Wisconsin to provide on-farm experiences for veterinary students in addition to offering five students short externships. During these trainings, students often join the Hornickel or Keim family for dinners, dairy talks, and overnight stays. Interacting with younger students, the Sunshine Boys graciously host youth judging teams preparing for World Dairy Expo contests and for over two decades have invited teams to dinner and a night of “talking dairy.” Sunshine Genetics is also home to the highly-respected Sun-Made cattle, producing top proven Brown Swiss bulls including Pronto, Total, and Vigor along with show-winning females. Both men have served on the board of directors for the American Embryo Transfer Association and routinely give back to their alma mater, the University of Illinois. Hornickel and his wife, Connie, have two adult daughters, Stacey and Lindsay; Keim and his wife,

Ann, have three grown children, Becky, Aaron, and Sarah. This award acknowledges an individual for excellence in research, development, education, marketing, manufacturing, or another field that directly interacts with the dairy industry. Alastair Pearson, International Person of the Year and Chairman of World Wide Sires China Co. Ltd., is known as the “father of the dairy industry” in China. Born in Australia, Pearson became a veterinarian before beginning his career in Africa and later on one of the world’s largest dairies in Saudi Arabia. After gaining experience, Pearson soon became a dairy consultant to farming companies, investment companies, and government agencies in Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, Australia, China, and other countries. Championing modern farming practices and North American genetics for more than 30 years, he helped establish the first large scale dairy farm in China with 6,000 cows and World Wide Sires China. Pearson’s work led to a total revolution and evolution of China’s dairy industry. Today it boasts more than one million cows in largescale, modern facilities and has imported millions of units of semen from American bulls, making the country one of the largest importers of United States genetics. Believing in e mp o we r i n g people, Pearson’s influences on Alastair Pearson the dairy industry in the Middle East and east Asian countries can be seen through educational efforts focused on controlling and preventing Foot and Mouth Disease, Brucellosis, and other impactful dairy cattle diseases. He also teaches about improving managerial practices. Many of the top herd managers in China today trained or worked under Pearson. Pearson’s service to the global dairy industry is also highly visible through his former role as CEO of Inner Mongolia Mengniu Austasia Dairy Farm Co. Ltd. and most recently as the CEO of China Modern Dairy Shang He Dairy Farm Co. Ltd. This award recognizes an individual who resides outside the U.S. and has contributed to improved international relations or the development of the dairy industry internationally.

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ATIONAL Dairy Shrine is privileged to honor five individuals for their lifetime service with the coveted Pioneer Award. These gentlemen are outstanding representatives of the dairy industry. Their recognition as Pioneers of the National Dairy Shrine only adds to the honor roll of leaders in the National Dairy Hall of Fame. David Burket from East Freedom, Pa., has dedicated over 60 years to the development and promotion of quality breeding, becoming an internationally recognized leader in developing polled and Red and White Holstein cattle. What started out as a fringe area of interest to some in the dairy industry, the incorporation of polled genetics has now exploded into mainstream application from Burket’s work and effort in promoting the benefits of polled cattle to dairy breeders around the globe. Burket is one of the first breeders to place a polled registered Holstein sire into an Artificial Insemination (A.I.) organization in 1975, when Burket Falls ABC became available through American Breeders Service (ABS). Today, researchers have determined that about two-thirds of the present polled Holstein population traces to this bull. Several more polled sires have followed to widen the Burket Falls influence. Burket, his wife Betty, and their sons continue to own and operate Over 150 Burket Falls bred animals have been classified Excellent. Over 65 have been designated Gold Medal Dams and Dams of Merit. The farm has produced numerous All-American nominations in both breeds. The number of cattle sold to fellow breeders has only built the legacy of Burket Falls’ genetics. Burket also found the time to serve his community and industry. He has been active in his church as well as serving the Pennsylvania Holstein Association in various roles for over 30 years. Burket served on numerous National Breed Association committees as well as the Pennsylvania Dairyman’s Association and the Pennsylvania Farm and Home Administration. George Harris of New Milford, Conn., has had an outstanding career with the Brown Swiss breed and was a proud supporter of agriculture education. Upon graduating from Radcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture in 1954, Harris returned to the family farm in Wethersfield, Conn. In 1958, Harris and his wife Vivian moved to New Milford and began Harris Hill Farm, continuing to breed the registered Brown Swiss

that his grandfather had imported from Switzerland. He developed an outstanding herd of Swiss and furthered the industry by breeding one of the elite sires of his day, Harris Hill Tom Jones, and the great brood cow Harris Hill Tina L, 4E, as well as several other show winning females. Harris started working with the National Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association in 1981 as a part-time Eastern field representative. He began working full-time later that year as a field representative and classifier — a job he held through 1987.

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Harris then became the executive secretary/treasurer of the National Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Association in 1988, moving to Beloit, Wis. He retired from that position in 1994 and continued working part time as a classifier until 2005. Harris has always been a proud supporter of youth work and education in agriculture. He and his neighborhood friends were instrumental in starting the Winding Brook 4-H Club in Wethersfield as youth leaders in the mid-1940s. Continuing on with the New Milford club as an adult leader, Harris has offered many 4-H members the opportunity to exhibit calves at the fair and coached them for the showring. Gerald “Jerry” Strandlund of Bellingham, Wash., has promoted cattle and breeders through his photos, publications, and mentoring support for all of his life. Strandlund, born and raised on his parents’ dairy farm in Mora, Minn., grew up milking 19 cows. His respect for top-notch dairy cattle and passion for working with them was fostered through a number of internships while studying at the University of Minnesota. Amongst the names he worked for were Hugo Albrecht, Carnation Milk Farms, Piney Hill Farm, and Elmwood Farm. After graduation, Strandlund went on to work as a herdsman for MorAyr Farm of Red Wing, Minn. While there, he was instrumental in helping the herd achieve the prestige of being the highest average classified herd of any breed in the state.

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In 1967, Strandlund became the Western regional fieldman for Holstein Association USA, servicing seven western states. He fell in love with the area and established roots in the state of Washington. Strandlund later went on to be the marketing manager for All-West Breeders. In 1976, he left All-West Breeders and started his own cattle photography business, Bovagraph. It was not long before his small photography business blossomed into a full-fledged publishing company. His monthly newspaper-style publication Northwest Holstein News soon grew into yearly Holstein an-

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nuals for many Western states; in 2012, those yearly annuals merged into one robust Northwest Holstein Annual, incorporating four states and British Columbia. Strandlund also started a publication called B C Holstein News for British Columbia Holstein breeders and for a few years published Western Jersey News. Well-known Red and White enthusiast, genetics marketer, and international consultant Ronald Eustice of Burnsville, Minn. and Tucson, Ariz. has dedicated more than 50 years of service to the dairy and beef industries. Eustice was born in Waseca, Minn., and received his schooling at the University of Minnesota. He later received a master’s in business administration. Eustice started his career out of college with Successful Farming magazine as a marketing specialist. His talent was soon recognized by the breeding industry, and he began a seven year association with Carnation Genetics. He was first located in Mexico, where he directed sales and taught A.I. technique to dairymen in their native Spanish language. Eustice ultimately became general manager of Carnation Genetics. In 1977, Eustice became the international marketing director of ABS. Later in 1984, Eustice became the international marketing director for Land O’ Lakes and was involved with technology transfer and farmer training in countries around the world, including a three year assignment in Indonesia. During his career, Eustice has

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Polled Pioneers: History of Naturally Hornless Dairy Cattle in North America, will be the definitive text on U.S. polled gene history. Eustice has worked as a translator and interpreter for numerous international guests during the World Dairy Expo since 2014 and is an international expert on food irradiation and food safety, still traveling internationally today. Zane Akins was born in Bethel, Kan., and began his career as a farmer in the early 1960s, just after acquiring a bachelor’s of science in agriculture at the University of Missouri. He then spent two years as a service technician for the Northern Ohio Breeders Association before landing his first role with Holstein Association USA. Akins was employed with the organization for more than 26 years, running the business as chief executive officer between 1978 and 1990 and executive vice president of HolsteinFriesian Services Inc. during that same time period. In 1991, Akins formed Zane Akins and Associates in West Brattleboro, Vt., where he served as president. He also worked as the business manager for the Legacy Clinic from 2012 to 2015. Akins served as regional vice president, on the board of directors, and as grand president for Alpha Gamma Rho, where he was later recognized with a Man of the Year Award by the Chicago alumni chapter in 1991. He was inducted into its AGR Hall of Fame in 2006.

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HE National Dairy Shrine (NDS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the NDS and Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) Education and Communication Scholarships for 2018. These generous scholarships made possible by DMI and NDS to encourage students to pursue education or communication careers in the dairy product industry or related food industries. Emily Annexstad of St. Peter, Minn., has been awarded the NDS and DMI Education and Communication top scholarship of $1,500. Annexstad is an animal science and ag ricultural communication and marketing double major at the University of Minnesota. She is an active member of the Agricultural Education Club, and president of the Minnesota National Agri-Marketing Association. She is already an experienced communicator serving as the 64th Princess Kay of the Milky Way and on numerous other dairy promotion activities. Annexstad’s future plans are to become a dairy advocate communicator for a progressive organization. Additionally, five other undergraduate students have been awarded $1,000 scholarships: Rebekka Paskewitz of Browerville, Minn., is an agricultural education major at South Dakota State University (SDSU). Paskewitz has been very active in FFA serving as a Minnesota state officer and on campus as a member of the SDSU dairy club, and the SDSU Chamber Orchestra. After an internship as an agricultural communicator, Paskewitz has demonstrated talent in social media, graphics, education workshops, and public speaking. Paskewitz is planning on a future in agricultural education as she loves to mentor youth. Haely Leiding of Fountain, Minn., attends the University of Minnesota and is majoring in ag ricultural education with a minor in animal science. Leiding has been a leader in the Minnesota Junior Holstein Association, 4-H, FFA, and Gopher Dairy Club.

Leiding has sought out challenges in the education field by serving as an intern for the Minnesota Extension Service and the Minnesota FFA Association. Those experiences have guided Leiding in her future plans of becoming an agricultural educator who helps develop future dairy leaders. Abigail Hopp from Chatfield, Minn., attends South Dakota State University (SDSU) and is double majoring in agricultural communications and dairy production. Hopp currently serves as the SDSU Dairy Club President and is a member of Sigma Alpha and the SDSU Jazz and Concert Bands. Hopp competed at the 2013 International Judging Contest in the United Kingdom and has continued dairy judging in college along with Dairy Challenge. Her love of communications led her to an internship with Dairy Star. Hopp plans a future in dairy communications or marketing. Christy Achen from Lakin, Kan., is attending Utah State University majoring in agricultural communication and journalism. Achen recently served as the Utah Dairy Club President, a National Brown Swiss Youth Ambassador and Youth Achievement winner, is a member of the Agricul-

tural Communicators of Tomorrow. Growing up on a family farm has given Achen a real passion for dairy and the need to educate the public. This summer Achen served as the Hoard’s Dairyman Editorial Intern after previously completing an internship at Utah Public Radio. Achen plans a future that combines production agriculture, education, and agritourism. Brooke Trustem from Evansville, Wis., attends the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is majoring in dairy science. Trustem has served as the president of the Rock County 4-H Council, and the

Evansville FFA, and is currently serving as the Wisconsin Holstein Princess Attendant. On campus, Trustem serves as the Association of Women in Agriculture Secretary, is an active member of the Badger Dairy Club and Collegiate Farm Bureau, and is the student representative to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Association. She has served as a milk marketing intern for Grande Cheese and Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese. Her future goals include helping farmers improve their milk quality and animal welfare while educating consumers about dairy.

Inaugural showmanship judges clinic Meeting: Showmanship Judges Clinic Dates: Monday, October 1, 2018, at 4 p.m. Central time. Location: Alliant Energy Center Coliseum, Madison, Wis. Topics: The international clinic will cover showmanship guidelines developed by the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association. The clinic will be led by David Crack of Richmond, Quebec, Canada, and will include a mock contest. Registration: Free for all participants. For more information or to register: Visit on.hoards.com/ showmanshipclinic.

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OR the 52nd year, World Dairy Expo will welcome North America’s finest dairy cattle and their breeders and owners to Madison, Wis. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and international judging experience, 16 individuals have been tasked with evaluating 2,500 cattle in five days. Following is a brief biography of each of these elite judges. Callum McKinven of Canton de Hatley, Quebec, Canada, is the International Ayrshire Show judge. McKinven co-owns and operates Lookout Holsteins and Jerseys with his wife, Katherine, and three daughters, Tara, Brooke, and Alana. The 35-cow milking herd at Lookout consists of a combination of Holsteins, Jerseys, and Brown Swiss that have garnered numerous All-American and All-Canadian Awards. This year marks McKinven’s eleventh appearance as an Expo judge since beginning his judging career 31 years ago. During these three decades, he has judged in 31 countries around the world including at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, the TD Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic, the Hokkaido National Show, the South African National Show, and two World Holstein Conference shows. Dean Malcolm, Victoria, Australia, is the associate Ayrshire judge. Steve Wagner of Richford, Vt., is the International Brown Swiss judge. Wagner, a former partner of Bo-Joy and Graystone Farm, is the current manager of Tim and Sharyn Abbott’s Borderview Genetics herd in Richford, Vt. While at Bo-Joy and Graystone, Wagner and his family bred 97 Excellent cows and received 49 AllAmerican nominations in the Brown Swiss and Red and White breeds. Most well-known for the Emory Gretchen family, the Bo-Joy and Graystone herd was dispersed in March 2017 at which time Wagner moved from Pennsylvania to Vermont and the newly established herd at Borderview Genetics. Wagner has judged the Southeastern National Brown Swiss Show, AllAmerican Brown Swiss Show, and state fairs in Maryland, New York,

Kentucky, and Wisconsin. Christopher “Chip” Savage, Union Bridge, Md., is the associate Brown Swiss Show judge. Brian Schnebly of Hagerstown, Md., is the International Guernsey Show Judge. Schnebly is an ag technician supervisor at Central Maryland Research and Education Center, and a former programs manager, breed classifier, and executive secretary for the American Guernsey Association. Raised on Crown Stone Guernsey Farm, Schnebly and his family have opened their doors to visitors from around the globe including attendees at the National Guernsey Convention and the World Guernsey Conference. Schnebly’s resume of past judging engagements includes the 2017 Eastern States Exposition, 2016 All-American Milking Shorthorn Show, 2012 International Brown Swiss Show as the associate judge, and numerous state and local shows in the United States and abroad. He has also officiated the National Intercollegiate and All-American 4-H Dairy Judging Contests and the Guernsey breed for the Hoard’s Dairyman Judging Contest. Schnebly resides in Hagerstown, Md., with his wife, Heidi, and two daughters, Grace and Claire. Mike Hickman, Shelbyville, Tenn., is the associate Guernsey Show judge. Carl Phoenix of Sunderland, Ontario, Canada, is the International Holstein Show judge. Phoenix, his wife, Kera, and their three children, Clara, Carson, and Weston, operate Phoenixholm Holsteins near Su nderl a nd , Ontario. The 240-acre farm is home to 45 purebred Holsteins with several All-Canadian and All-American nominations. Prior to establishing Phoenixholm, Phoenix received a Master Breeder Shield while in partnership with Phoenix Bros. In 2017, he served as the associate judge of the International Holstein Show and is also a former Youth Showmanship judge at World Dairy Expo. In addition to his Expo experiences, Phoenix has evaluated cattle around the world at the Irish National Dairy Show, the Royal

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Agricultural Winter Fair, and the Brazil Spring Show. Joel Phoenix of Cannington, Ontario, Canada, is the associate Holstein Show judge. Chris Hill of Thurmont, Md., is the International Junior Holstein Show judge. Hill lives in Thurmont, Md., with his wife, Jennifer, where they own and operate MD-Hillbrook Sales and Service, a sales and auctioneering business. Assisting with 35 sales yearly throughout the United States and Canada, Hill has worked with a variety of events from herd dispersals to elite consignment sales. In addition to MD-Hillbrook Sales and Services, Hill and his wife maintain a small inventory of select show cattle and have bred or owned more than 50 All-American nominees during the past 10 years. Hill is the 2002 recipient of the Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award and has previously served as the official judge for the Brown Swiss, Holstein, Jersey, and Red and White breed shows at World Dairy Expo. Beyond Expo, Hill has judged cows around the globe, served on the All-American Judges Panel for all seven breeds, and officiated the Holstein class of the Hoard’s Dairyman Judging Contest. Robert Teixeira of Keyes, Calif., is the associate Junior Holstein Show judge. Pat Conroy of Angola, Ind., is the International Jersey Show judge. Conroy lives in Angola, Ind., with his wife, Jeannie, and their children, Kaiden and Zailey, where he markets high-end type and commercial cattle, both domestically and internationally. He also owns 60 to 90 registered cattle scattered throughout the United States and several countries. Conroy has judged or fitted cattle in 17 countries throughout his career. Some of the most notable shows he has judged include the 2016 International Holstein Show, 2015 International Red and White Show, 2013 International Junior Holstein Show, and the 2016 European National and Swiss Expo Shows. Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa., is the associate judge of the Jersey Show.

Brian Behnke, Albany, Wis., is the International Milking Shorthorn Show judge. Behnke’s lifelong dairy career began on his family’s farm, Bur-Wall Holsteins, in Brooklyn, Wis. Following graduation from the University of WisconsinMadison, Behnke worked for Landmark Genetics in sire procurement and as a herdsman for two prominent West Coast Holstein herds, Roylane Registered Holsteins and Wilcox Farms Inc. This was followed by 13 years with Semex before accepting his current role at ABS as the St. Jacobs Business Manager in 2016. Behnke’s judging career involves multiple appearances at World Dairy Expo, the Western Spring National, the Wisconsin State Fair, the Canadian Scotia 4-H Classic, National Guernsey shows, and shows throughout the Netherlands, Dominican Republic, Colombia, South Korea, Japan, and Australia. Behnke currently resides in Albany, Wis., with his wife, Tami, where he also assists on her family’s farm, GlennAnn Holsteins. Carla Stetzer, Alma Center, Wis., is the associate judge of the Milking Shorthorn Show. Blair Weeks, Pleasant Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada, is the International Red and White Show judge. Weeks, of Pleasant Valley, Prince Edward Island, operates We ek s d a le Holsteins with his parents, Sandra and Elmer, wife, Jaime, daught er, Adelle, and son, Nash. The 65-milking cow Holstein herd is comprised of 28 Excellent, 51 Very Good, and 18 Good Plus cows, many of which have received All-American and AllCanadian awards. Weeks and his family earned the Canadian Master Breeder shield in 2011. In 2016, Weeks was recognized with the Andrea Crowe Achievement Award at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Weeks has evaluated cattle around the globe at International Dairy Week, UK Dairy Expo, World Dairy Expo, the All-American Dairy Show, and the Calgary Spring Show. Tom DeGroot of Rosedale, British Columbia, Canada, is the associate Red and White Show judge.

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