More than 2,500 dairy cattle representing eight breeds will make their way across the colored shavings to compete in international shows at World Dairy Expo.
Below is the schedule of shows and their respective judges. All competitions will take place in the Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The Parade of Champions and the selection of the 2015 Supreme Champions of World Dairy Expo will take place on Oct. 3 at 5 p.m.
International Ayrshire Show
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 7:30 a.m.
Lead Judge: Mary Creek, Hagerstown, Maryland
Associate: Selwyn Donald, Featherston, New Zealand
International Brown Swiss Show
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m. (heifers)
Thursday, Oct. 1, 7:30 a.m. (cows and groups)
Lead Judge: Paul Trapp, Taylor, Wisconsin
Associate: Tom Foss, Cambridge, Minnesota
International Guernsey Show
Thursday, Oct.1, 1:30 p.m. (heifers)
Friday, Oct. 2, 7:30 a.m. (cows and groups)
Lead Judge: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wisconsin
Associate: Kevin Jorgensen, Waupun, Wisconsin
International Holstein Show
Friday, Oct. 2, 12 p.m. (heifers)
Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. (cows and groups)
Lead Judge: Nathan Thomas, Cable, Ohio
Associate: Eddie Bue, Fithian, Illinois
International Junior Holstein Show
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 7:30 a.m.
Lead Judge: Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Associate: Jamie Black, Constable, New York
International Jersey Show
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3 p.m. (heifers)
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 7:30 a.m. (cows and groups)
Lead Judge: Michael Heath, Westminster, Maryland
Associate: Wayne Stiles, Westminster, Maryland
International Milking Shorthorn Show
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3 p.m. (heifers)
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 12:30 p.m. (cows and groups)
Lead Judge: Allyn Paulson, Arlington, Wisconsin
Associate: Mike Halpin, Kempton, Illinois
International Red & White Show
Thursday, Oct. 1, 1:30 p.m. (heifers)
Friday, Oct. 2, 7:30 a.m. (cows & groups)
Lead Judge: Pat Conroy, Angola, Indiana
Associate: Joël Lepage, Amqui, Quebec, Canada PD