World Dairy Expo Cattle Show Entries Now Available
Source: World Dairy Expo
World Dairy Expo is now accepting entries for the 2011 Dairy Cattle Show. Premium Books have been sent out to recent year’s exhibitors and will arrive in the coming days. New exhibitors that would like a Premium Book may request one by calling the World Dairy Expo office at 608-224-6455. Cattle exhibitors wishing to compete may enter online at www.worlddairyexpo.com. Paper entry forms are also available on the website or in the Premium Book.
According to Dairy Cattle Show Manager, Laura Herschleb, entries will be accepted now through midnight (CDT) on Thursday, September 1. Entry fees have remained the same as years past for those entries made by September 1.
New for 2011 the online entry system will accept late entries September 2-6; late fees of $50 per head will apply. After September 6, all late entries must be submitted on paper entry forms at a cost of $100 per animal.
“Around the World of Dairy in 5 Days” is the theme for World Dairy Expo 2011, which will take place Tuesday, October 4, through Saturday, October 8 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. For a show schedule and further information, visit www.worlddairyexpo.com.
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