The Holstein Association USA recently announced a proposal to change its show rules concerning heifer classes. The proposal would break heifer classes by height rather than age. The Association is seeking comments and feedback on the proposal – be sure take part in the discussion.

During the Association’s Show Committee meetings last spring and fall, considerable discussions took place regarding the prospect of researching the concept of showing heifers by height instead of age. For the past several years at Regional Member meetings, and through responses given in a recent survey of Association members, concerns have been raised over the credibility of the ages provided on some heifers that are shown. For the most part, the common complaint is that some heifers appear to be just too big for the classes in which they are being shown.

Over 58″, under two years old, and not in milk.