The All American Jersey Shows, sponsored by the American Jersey Cattle Association has also announced the judges for its 55th annual dairy cattle show. The shows will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center November 3, 4 and 5, 2007, in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Ky. Interested participants can find premium lists and entry forms online. Entry deadline is September 20.
The open show on November 5 will be judged by Wayne Sliker, recipient of the National Dairy Shrine Distinguished Dairy Cattle Breeder Award in 1998. His consultant will be Brian Garrison, Tiffin, Ohio.
The 54th National Jersey Jug Futurity, offering nearly $10,000 in premiums, will be judged by Alta Mae Core, Salvisa, Ky. Her consultant will be C. Neal Smith, Smyrna, Tenn.
The judge for The All American Junior Jersey Show will be Lynn Lee, Smyrna, Tenn. Ryan Lancaster, Ferndale, Wash., will be the consultant.
Two sales, both managed by Jersey Marketing Service of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, will occur during the weekend. A total of 32 Registered Jersey™ heifers will be offered to youth between seven and 20 years of age in the 50th Pot O’Gold Sale. Cow’s Match® Jersey Blend is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2007 Pot O’Gold Sales. The 55th All American Jersey Sale, the premier showcase for Registered Jersey™ genetics in the United States, will offer approximately 75 lots. Last year’s sale of 60 head averaged $4,239.58, with a top of $16,400.