It looks like the Intercollegiate portion of the judging contest is in full swing. These young adults look very professional! I’m impressed with the suits and the attitude I’ve seen just from a distance. These will be our future leaders and it’s great to see so many young people involved in a great activity like this.
Public Washing Permitted
I just had to take this picture. It kind of reminds me of what I use to do to my kids. Boy would they hate it if I had pictures of that! And, no I didn’t take them out and hose them off. At least not too often. Anyway this calf is getting all cleaned up and will look fresh. Me, I’ve got to go back to the hotel to get a shower.
A Cool Breeze In The Barns
It may be a little warm and humid out but the animals are in a cooler environment than me! They’ve got big fans and mist machines and fresh straw. These barns become a “home” at Expo for not only the animals but their owners as well.
The Weather Is Fine For Grooming
I have never shown cattle but I know how much work is involved. The livestock on display here are absolutely beautiful and one reason is all the care and attention they receive. This is a very common sight today as all the animals are receiving their final groomings.
Expo Awards
I’m not sure yet what all the awards are but I’ll get it figured out. In the media room I saw these two on display. Very cool looking and colorful.
I have a friend that collects cows. Maybe she needs to come to Expo and win an award!
Purple Cow Open
I pointed out the Purple Cow store in a previous post and now it’s set up and in business. There’s all kinds of Expo wear and collectibles for sale here. I’m thinking that the sweatshirts and jackets will sell better toward the end of the week.
Just Segwaying Around
Now this is the way to get around at Expo. Here’s Steve Hefty, Expo Sales Specialist, riding around on his Segway. He told me that they are very easy to use and can basically go anywhere a wheelchair can go. He likes the fact that, unlike a golf cart, they’re smaller and can fit through tighter places like around the booths that are being set up today.
Not to be outdone and cruising around on his own Segway is Expo Sales Manager, John Rozum, who’s seen here directing exhibitors to their assigned spot. I thought about bringing my bike and kind of wish I had after seeing this Alliant Center representative riding around on hers!
World Dairy Diary Office
I promise I won’t make you look at too many pictures of me. However, I’m very proud and happy with my little office (The Fishbowl) in the Coliseum. This used to be the receptionists office and now I guess it just serves as a communications equipment hub.
Anyway, this is where I’ll be bringing most of it to you. It’s time now to go wander around and see what else I can find. There’s lots more to come here on World Dairy Diary!
Holstein Association Setup
One of the sponsors of World Dairy Diary is Holstein Association USA. Here’s Lisa Perrin, Communications Manager and Jodi Luttropp, Holstein Foundation Manager doing the heavy lifting to get all their exhibit materials inside. We’ll get a shot of the booth once it’s set up later.
A Busy Ring
Here’s another look at the judging activity going on this morning. Expo officially kicks off to the public tomorrow but as you can see there’s a lot going on already!