Show Summaries
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2011
2011 Total Attendance: 68,006 (Last year's attendance was 65,136)
Registered International Guests: 2,699 from 90 countries (2010: 2,572 from 87 countries)
Top five countries of registered international attendance: Canada, Mexico, Ireland, China and Germany
Commercial Exhibitors: 810 companies from 28 countries, 43 U.S. states and 6 Canadian provinces
Commercial Booth Award Winners: Large Booth Winner: DeLaval; Intermediate Booth Winner: Elanco Animal Health; Small Booth Winner: Trans Ova Genetics
Number of Dairy Breeds Exhibited: 7
Total Number of Dairy Cattle Exhibited: 2,587
Breakdown of Cattle Represented:
- Ayrshire - 236
- Brown Swiss - 348
- Guernsey - 261
- Holstein - 226 Junior + 436 Open=662
- Jersey - 362
- Milking Shorthorn - 202
- Red & White - 289
Total Number of Dairy Cattle Exhibitors: 1130 exhibitors from 37 states, 7 Canadian provinces (AB, BC, MB, ON, PE, QC, SK)
Total Numbers of Sale Lots:
Ayrshire: 18; Brown Swiss: 29; Guernsey: 34; Holstein: 43; Jersey: 28; Milking Shorthorn 10
Guernsey Classic International
Total Sales: $74,664 Lots: 34 Average: $2,196
Highest Lot: $4,200 for Knapps Aaron, purchased by Spring Walk Farm of Big Prairie, Ohio, consigned by Knapps Guernseys of Epworth, Iowa.
Top of the World Jersey Sale
Total Sales: $99,450 Lots: 30 Average: $3,315
Highest Lot: Family Hill Vindication Carnegie-ET, purchased by Greg Lambert of Campbellsport, Wis., consigned by Ryan Lancaster of Tillamook, Ore.
World Ayrshire Event
Total Sales: $87,156 Lots: 18 Average: $4,842
Highest Lot: $9,200 for a pick from Steam-Valley Wilton Magic Bri, purchased by Gene Hall, Jr. of Cushing, Ohio, consigned by Kurt Wolf and John Cannon of Dyersville, Iowa.
World Classic 2011 Holstein Sale
Total Sales: $1,173,700 Lots: 43 Average: $27,295
Highest Lot: $82,000 for Lookout Pesce Magna P Sarah-Red, purchased by Keller Cattle Sales, Verona Wis., consigned by Lookout & Marita Holsteins of Canton De Hatley, QC, Canada
World Premier Brown Swiss Sale
Total Sales: $112,143 Lots: 29 Average: $3,867
Highest Lot: $5,800 for Lost Elm Piranha-ET, purchased by Bo-Tex Dairy of Waxachie, Tex., consigned by Matthew Appler of Clermont, Iowa.
World Premier Milking Shorthorn Sale
Total Sales: $35,300 Lots: 10 Average: $3,530
Highest Lot: $8,500 for Cherywood Mega Mitzy, purchased by Brice Peth, Ripon, Wis., consigned by Jacob Achen, Ambia, Ind.
Supreme Champion of World Dairy Expo
Supreme Champion Cow: Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy
Exhibited by Morsan, Van Ruinen Dairy, M Butz and G Andreasen, Ponoka,AB
Reserve Supreme Champion Cow: Pine Haven SSM Marmie
Exhibited by Nic, Jeni, Ben and Andy Sauder, Tremont, Ill.
Supreme Champion Cow of the Junior Show: South Mountain Voltage Spice-ET
Exhibited by Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill.
Reserve Supreme Champion Cow of the Junior Show: Ainger Advent Jessa-Red
Exhibited by Britney Hill, Bristol, VT
International Ayrshire Show Results
Grand Champion Female: Steam-Valley Wilton Magic Bri
Exhibited by John Cannon & Kurt Wolf, Epworth, Iowa
Reserve Grand Champion Female: Sweet Pepper Black Francesca
Exhibited by Beverly J. Donovan, Benton, ME.
Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Conebella Sarge’s Wendy
Exhibited by Tanner Topp, Wooster, Ohio
Reserve Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Maple-Dell Poker Spade-ET
Exhibited by Derek Patrick, Woodbine, Md.
Premier Breeder: Palmyra Farms, Hagerstown, Md.
Premier Exhibitor: Palmyra Farms, Hagerstown, Md.
Premier Sire: Blackaddar BB Kellogg
International Brown Swiss Show Results
Grand Champion Female: Dublin-Hills Treats
Exhibited by Peter Vail, Ken Main, Copake, NY
Reserve Grand Champion Female: Ja Ka Hillary Hillbilly
Exhibited by Rob & Pat Donaldson, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Busy Bee Syndicate Jasper
Exhibited by Elisabeth Regusci, Modesto, Calif.
Reserve Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Dublin-Hills Shirlyn
Exhibited by Jeffrey Hubbard, Thurmont, Md.
Premier Breeder: Jo-Dee Swiss, Jodi Coppini, Tillamook, Ore.
Premier Exhibitor: Elite Dairy, Peter Vail, Ken Main, Copake, NY
Premier Sire: Top Acres Jet Pilot
International Guernsey Show Results
Grand Champion Female: Stockwell Farms Reward Hailey
Exhibited by Tyler, Paige & Justin Chupp, Robert Fusilier, Inola, Okla.
Reserve Grand Champion Female: Knapps Regis Tambourine-ET
Exhibited by Austin & Landen Knapp, Epworth, Iowa
Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Knapps Regis Tambourine-ET
Exhibited by Austin & Landen Knapp, Epworth, Iowa
Reserve Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Rutter Bros Showtimes Candy-TW
Exhibited by Kelly Johnson, York, Penn.
Premier Breeder: Austin & Landen Knapp, Knapps Guernseys, Epworth, Iowa & Steve & Debbie Nuttleman Adams Creek, Bangor, Wis.
Premier Exhibitor: Austin & Landen Knapp, Knapps Guernseys, Epworth, Iowa
Premier Sire: Four-Winds Showtime
International Holstein Show Results
Grand Champion Female: Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy
Exhibited by Morsan, Van Ruinen Dairy, M. Butz, G. Andreason, Ponoka, AB
Reserve Grand Champion Female: Silvermaple Damion Camomile
Exhibited by Silvermaple & Stanhope-Wedgewood, Victoria, BC
Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Seimers Dundee Hilda 8669-ET
Exhibited by Jordan Siemers, Cleveland, Wis.
Reserve Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Budjon-JK Edge of Reason
Exhibited by Jordan & Whitney Ebert, Algoma, Wis.
Premier Breeder: Ferme Jacobs, Cap-sante, QC
Premier Exhibitor: Gen-Com Holsteins Ltd, Notre Dame-du, QC
Premier Sire: Braedale Goldwyn
Central National Jersey Show Results
Grand Champion Female: Pine Haven SSM Marmie
Exhibited by Nic, Jeni, Ben & Andy Sauder, Tremont, Ill.
Reserve Grand Champion Female: Hillacres Morrae Maryland
Exhibited by Budjon Farms & Peter Vail, Lomira, Wis.
Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: South Mountain Voltage Spice-ET
Exhibited by Ben Sauder, Tremont, Ill.
Reserve Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Willdina Jade Bee
Exhibited by Nic, Jeni, Ben & Andy Sauder, Tremont Ill.
Premier Breeder: Arethusa Farms, Litchfield Conn. & Ratliff Jerseys Garnett, Kan.
Premier Exhibitor: River Valley Jerseys, Tremont, Ill.
Premier Sire: Bridon Remake Comerica-ET
International Milking Shorthorn Show Results
Grand Champion Female: Innisfail Ro Lady 5086-TW-EXP
Exhibited by John Stuart Rowe, Orland, Calif.
Reserve Grand Champion Female: Lands-Brook Christina-EXP-ET
Exhibited by Jordan Landsgard of Lands-Brook Farms, St. Olaf, Iowa
Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Mi-San Acres O Lust-ET
Exhibited by David Riley, Williamsford, Ohio
Reserve Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Cherrywood Elizabeth II
Exhibited by Roxann Achen, Ambia, Ind.
Premier Breeder: Halpin Farms, Kempton, Ill.
Premier Exhibitor: Halpin Farms, Kempton, Ill.
Premier Sire: Kuszmar Alfairs Othello
Grand International Red & White Show Results
Grand Champion Female: KHW Regiment Apple-Red-ET
Exhibited by Apple Partners, Edgerton, Wis.
Reserve Grand Champion Female: Wilstar-RS Tlt Limited-Red
Exhibited by Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna, Wis.
Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Ainger Advent Jessa-Red
Exhibited by Britney Hill, Bristol, Vt.
Reserve Grand Champion Female of the Junior Show: Underwood Advent Jane
Exhibited by Kristin King, Waddington, NY
Premier Breeder: Greenlea, Richard Green, Middletown, Del.
Premier Exhibitor: Milksource Genetics, Kaukauna, Wis.
Premier Sire: KHW Kite Advent-Red-ET
World Dairy Expo International Futurity
Overall Futurity Champion: Hardys Goldwyn Destiny-ET
Exhibited by Parker Hardy, Tipton, Mich.
Reserve Overall Futurity Champion: Electras Eternal Star-ET
Exhibited by Exhibited by C. Fisher, C. & R. Burdette, P. Stiles, Mercersburg, Penn.
Ayrshire Futurity Winner: Onword Calimero Addy-ET
Exhibited by Jonna Schutte, Oelwein, Iowa
Brown Swiss Futurity Winner: Random Luck V Precious
Exhibited by R. Thompson, E. & A. Rieder, B. Voegeli, Darlington, Wis.
Holstein Futurity Winner: Hardys Goldwyn Destiny-ET
Exhibited by Parker Hardy, Tipton, Mich.
Jersey Futurity Winner: Electras Eternal Star-ET
Exhibited by C. Fisher, C. & R. Burdette, P. Stiles, Mercersburg, Penn.
Guernsey Futurity Winner: Knapps Regis Tambourine-ET
Exhibited by Austin & Landen Knapp,Knapps Guernseys, Epworth, Iowa
Milking Shorthorn Futurity Winner: Halpins Mona II
Exhibited by G & G Halpin, Mackinson of Halpin Farms, Kempton, Ill.
Red & White Futurity Winner: TJ-Pollema Rdlnr Shania-Red
Exhibited byBob Osborne & David Clayton, Pierceton, IN
National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Results (Contest included 21 teams)
| Overall Top 10 Teams | Overall Top 10 Individuals |
| 1. Cornell University | 1. Carissa Levash, UW-Madison |
| 2. Virginia Tech |
2. Caitlin Durow, University of Minnesota |
| 3. Penn State |
3. Carissa Doody, Virginia Tech |
| 4. UW-Madison |
4. Kelly Lee, Cornell University |
| 5. University of Minnesota | 5. Richard Hall, III, Cornell University |
| 6. Michigan State |
6. Katie Arndt, Michigan State |
| 7. Ohio State |
7. Matt Mitchell, University of Tennessee |
| 8. UW-Platteville | 8. Jason Zimmerman, Virginia Tech |
| 9. University of Illinois | 9. Austin Schwartzbeck, Virginia Tech |
| 10. Cal Poly |
10. Nathan Oleniacz, Penn State |
International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Results (Contest included 12 teams)
| Overall Top 10 Teams | Overall Top 10 Individuals |
| 1. Modesto Jr. College |
1. Rocco Cunningham, Modesto Jr. College |
| 2. Morrisville State College | 2. Tyler Clark, Morrisville State College |
| 3. SUNY-Cobleskill | 3. Madison Fisher, UW-Madison FISC |
| 4. Kaskaskia College | 4. Emilie Strand, Modesto Jr. College |
| 5. UW-Madison FISC |
5. Steve Quanz, SUNY-Cobleskill-1 |
| 6. NE Iowa Community College6 | 6. Monica Soares, Modesto Jr. College |
| 7. Michigan State Ag Tech | 7. Miranda Kollmann, Kaskaskia College-1 |
| 8. SUNY-Cobleskill-2 |
8. Tyler Carter, Kaskaskia College-1 |
| 9. Fox Valley Tech College-1 | 9. Jake Pamkowski, SUNY Cobleskill-1 |
| 10. Lakeshore Tech College-1 | 10. Mike Laspada, Morrisville State College |
National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Results (Contest included 29 teams)
| Overall Top 10 Teams | Overall Top 10 Individuals |
| 1. New York | 1. Andrew Kern, Minnesota |
| 2. Pennsylvania | 2. Austen Schmidt, Wisconsin |
| 3. Wisconsin |
3. Andrew Reynolds, New York |
| 4. Maryland | 4. Nicholas Schuster, Wisconsin |
| 5. Michigan | 5. Michael Rush, Pennsylvania |
| 6. Minnesota |
6. Emma Andrew, New York |
| 7. Virginia | 7. Samantha Ropp, Illinois |
| 8. Ohio | 8. Amber Gabel, Pennsylvania |
| 9. Illinois |
9. Mitchell Gilpin, Texas |
| 10. California | 10. Katelyn Hornig, Michigan |
The FFA results listed below are unofficial. Official results, when available, can be found at www.uwplatt.edu/org/ffa/wde.
Central National FFA Dairy Products Contest
| Overall Top 10 Teams | |
| 1. Plymouth, WI | |
| 2. Prairie Central, IL |
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| 3. Milton, WI |
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| 4. Mondovi, WI | |
| 5. Union Community, IA | |
| 6. Kiel, WI | |
| 7. Waupun, WI | |
| 8. Omro, WI | |
| 9. Westfield, WI | |
| 10. Badger, WI |
Central National FFA Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
| Overall Top 10 Teams | |
| 1. Dodgeland, WI |
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| 2. Howards Grove, WI |
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| 3. Laconia, WI | |
| 4. Belmont, WI | |
| 5. Viroqua, WI | |
| 6. Omro, WI | |
| 7. Clinton, WI | |
| 8. Bonduel, WI | |
| 9. Seymour, WI | |
| 10. Campbellsport, WI |
Central National FFA Dairy Showmanship Contest
High Individuals
- Jacob Leum, Westby, WI
- Leane Dammen, Blackhawk, WI
- Nathan O’Leary, Laconia, WI
- Savannah Brown, Neilsville, WI
- Shleigh Spease, Platteville, WI
2011 World's Forage Management Cup Contest
| Overall Top 10 Teams | |
| 1. Hillsboro, WI | |
| 2. Lancaster, WI | |
| 3. Denmark, WI | |
| 4. Montello, WI | |
| 5. Cassville, WI | |
| 6. Colby, WI |
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| 7. Amherst, WI | |
| 8. Black Hawk, WI | |
| 9. Arcadia, WI | |
| 10. Hustisford, WI |
World's Forage Analysis Superbowl Winners
World Grand Champion Forage Producer: Kelli Hinman, Wheatland, WY
Champion First Time Entrant: Bappe Farm, Riverton WY
Dairy Hay: S & B Dairy, Siegel, IL
Dairy Haylage: Corner Oak Farm, Grand Blac, MI
Dairy Corn Silage (Standard): Kim Leudeman, Hersey, MI
Dairy Corn Silage (BMR): Jon Merrell, Wolcott, NY
Commercial Hay: Hardrock Farms, Wheatland, WY
Commercial Baleage: Pounder Bros Inc. Delevan, WI
Quality Counts Award (Corn Silage): Valley Hill Farms, Kendall, WI
Quality Counts Award (Alfalfa/Grass): Sugar Creek Farms, Dansville, NY
Herdsmanship Awards
Given to individuals and/or dairy farms who exhibit and demonstrate organization, cleanliness and cooperation with show management based on votes by their fellow exhibitors.
Overall Winner: Dale & Stanley Chupp, Delbert & Heather Yoder, OK
Ayrshire: Grand-View Ayrshires, WI
Brown Swiss: Bradner’s Brown Swiss, Abottsford, BC
Guernsey: Knapp’s Guernseys, Iowa
Holstein: Hardy’s Holsteins, MI
Jersey: Woodmohr, Jerseys, WI
Milking Shorthorn: Empty Pockets, MN
Red & White: MD-Hillbrook, Thurmont, MD
Mixed Group: Maple Lawn & Tower Vue, WI & OH
Mixed Group: M & J Heifer Care, IL
Mixed Group: Lookout, QC
Tuesday: Chupp Farms Guernseys of Oklahoma, Brook Hallow Farms Brown Swiss of Ohio, J Ellens Brown Swiss of Ohio, Pyramid Genetics Brown Swiss of Vermont, Top Acres Brown Swiss of Ohio, and Hawvermale Farms of Ohio, OK, OH & VT
Wednesday: Morsan Farms, LTD, Alberta, Canada
Thursday: Budjon JK Farms, WI
Friday: Avonlea Genetics, Brighton, ON
Saturday: Allyndale Holsteins, CT
World Dairy Expo Showmanship Contest
| Junior Division | Intermediate Division | Senior Division |
| 1. Cole Booth, Plymouth, WI | 1. Tori Evert, Brooklyn, WI | 1. Janelle Remington, Juneau, WI |
| 2. Kylie Nickels, Watertown, WI | 2. Jason Randall, Chittenango, NY | 2. Tera Koebel, Three Oaks, MI |
| 3. Lindsey Sarbacker, Edgerton, WI | 3. Mikhayla Luttrop, Berlin, WI | 3. John Paul Regusci, Modesto, CA |
| 4. Connor Erbsen, Lanark, IL | 4. Britney Hill, Bristol, VT | 4. Cyrus Conard, Sharon Springs, NY |
| 5. Jenna Broege, Janesville, WI | 5. Mike Barton, Ancramdale, NY | 5. Paige Lyford, Roscoe, IL |
| 6. Kalista Hodroff, Eden, WI | 6. Shannon Sears, Schenevus, NY | 6. Matt Henkes, Luana, IA |
| 7. Dawson Nickels, Watertown, WI | 7. Tom Shirbroun, Farmersburg, Iowa | 7. Abby Tauchen, Bonduel, WI |
| 8. Alyson Philips, Lingleville, TX | 8. Cody Sears, Schenevus, NY | 8. Austin Schwartzbeck, Union Bridge, MD |
| 9. Hannah Nelson, Ellsworth, WI | 9. Kyle Barton, Ancramdale, NY | 9. Brett Hildebrandt, Hustisford, WI |
| 10. John Achen, Ambia, IN | 10. Morgan Cavitt, Stephenville, Texas | 10. Sara Pulver, Ft. Edward, NY |
World Dairy Expo Senior Youth Fitting Contest
- Lee Morey, Rochester, Alberta, Canada
- Andrea Pagenkopf, Lancaster, Wisconsin
- Jessica Pralle, Humbird, Wisconsin
- Sean Brown, Dodgeville, Wisconsin
- Kami Schuler, Platteville, Wisconsin
World Dairy Expo Quiz Bowl Contest
1. Minnesota-Rice County: Jayme Prokes, Dennisen Nelson, Mary Liebenstein & D’anna Nelson
2. Minnesota-Steele County: Kelsey Mussman, Andrew Kern, Taylor Jerousk, Travis Thamont & Adam Manderfeld
Championship Dairy Product Contest
Cheese and Butter Grand Champion: Babcock Hall Dairy Plant, Madison, WI
Grade A & Ice Cream Grand Champion: Gifford’s Dairy, Skowhegan, ME
Champion Dairy Product Contest Auction
28 Lots sold for over $39,000
High Sellers: Lot #28-$3,800-Gouda, Babcock Hall Dairy Plant, Madison, WI purchased by Novak Cheese
Klussendorf Award Winner: Joel Kietzman, Waunakee, WI
Klussendorf-MacKenzie Award Winner: Brett Yerina, Johnstown, NY
Merle Howard Award Winner: Karen Anderson, Lester Prairie, MNs
A.C. "Whitie" Thomson Award Winner: Larry Kruse, Petersburg, IA
Robert “Whitie” McKown Winner: Vernice & Dan Moon, Monona, IA
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