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Benefits of dairy judging leave lifelong impacts

Industry experts explain why dairy cattle judging is so beneficial for both participating youth and their coaches.

August 19, 2022

You may have grown up participating in dairy judging, or someone close in your life is currently reaping the benefits of participating in this activity. Hear from coaches and youth participants alike about the benefits of dairy judging and why this “sport” among dairy enthusiasts is so important. Read more at the link below.

Leading the way: Five steps to the perfect show day fill

July 20, 2022

Katie Coyne

There are three things that can bring you to the winner’s backdrop at a show. Here are five steps to a great fill and a blue ribbon.

Leading the way: What’s in your fitting box?

May 25, 2022

Katie Coyne

In late summer of 2021, Hannah Loftin, an up-and-coming fitter and showman from North Carolina, turned to Facebook to ask if anyone had an animal she could fit in the World Dairy Expo fitting contest.

Leading the Way: 3 steps to getting the edge in showmanship

February 17, 2022

Katie Coyne

As a keen showmanship class heats up, it is common for judges to “break the tie” by asking a question. As we have mentioned in previous articles, these questions should not be open-ended such as “tell me about your heifer,” but specific questions that require a well-thought-out answer.

Leading the Way: Pick a mentor, set goals and seek success

November 24, 2021

Katie Coyne

As we look to a new year, whether you are just beginning a show season or just ending one, it’s a great time to look ahead to 2022 and what you would like to achieve.

Leading the Way: Four common sense aspects of showmanship

September 15, 2021

Katie Coyne

It’s been 10 years since the Purebred Dairy Cattle Association (PDCA) in the U.S. looked to Canada and Europe to standardize showmanship rules and guidelines that utilized a “common sense” approach to making animals look their best in the show ring.

Leading the Way: Building on success

July 19, 2021

Katie Coyne

In rural western New York, just south of Buffalo, Isaac Folts rises each day before school to head out to the barn to do chores. Unlike most youth, Isaac, who is 15, heads out to his own barn.

Leading the Way: A special space for show heifers leads to success for the Noble kids

May 24, 2021

Katie Coyne

Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series. When we were kids, we added a few holes to a sheep feeder and tied heifers up to it. In the evening, they went out to a dirt lot. It wasn’t ideal, but it worked.

Leading the Way: Work hard, play hard – share your talent

March 12, 2021

Katie Coyne

Jayden and Kennedy Kimball of Windham, Maine, are a force to be reckoned with on the softball field and in the show ring. These young dairy exhibitors are intense and dedicated with an incredible work ethic that is taking them to the national stage in both cattle showing and softball.

Leading the Way: Test your show knowledge

January 19, 2021

Katie Coyne

Here’s hoping 2021 will bring back county and state fairs and youth dairy exhibitions. During these winter months, here is an activity to get dairy youth thinking about their projects.

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Benefits of dairy judging leave lifelong impacts

Leading the way: Five steps to the perfect show day fill

Leading the way: What’s in your fitting box?

Leading the Way: 3 steps to getting the edge in showmanship

Leading the Way: Pick a mentor, set goals and seek success

Leading the Way: Four common sense aspects of showmanship

Leading the Way: Building on success

Leading the Way: A special space for show heifers leads to success for the Noble kids

Leading the Way: Work hard, play hard – share your talent

Leading the Way: Test your show knowledge

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