World Dairy Expo dairy cattle judges unveiled for 2013

World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce the official judges for the 2013 dairy cattle show. The individuals who will be responsible for evaluating over 2,300 head of the finest dairy cattle in North America during the five-day event will be:

• International Ayrshire Show – Paul Trapp, Taylor, Wis.
• International Brown Swiss Show – Richard Hill, Cattaraugus, N.Y.
• International Guernsey Show – Gary Estes, Rogersfield, Mo.
• International Holstein Show – Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa.
• International Junior Holstein Show – Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind.
• International Jersey Show – Callum McKinven, Canton de Hatley, Canada
• International Milking Shorthorn Show – Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis.
• International Red & White Show – Michael Heath, Westminster, Md.

The associate judges for each breed will be announced soon. A total of sixteen respected dairy cattle judges are slated for the event. 

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