The 2015 World Dairy Expo had a total attendance of 72,427, including 3,060 registered international guests from 94 countries.
The top five countries of registered international attendance were
Canada, Mexico, China, Brazil and Germany.
This year, the trade show included 871 participating companies from around the world.
Trade Show Booth Award Winners:
Large Booth Award – Polaris Industries
Medium Booth Award – Hubbard Feeds, Inc.
Small Booth Award – BioZyme Incorporated
2,296 total dairy cattle were housed on the expo grounds and exhibited by 1,718 individuals, hailing from 39 states and 6 Canadian provinces.
The 2015 World Dairy Expo Supreme Champion was the Holstein named Lovhill Goldwyn Katrysha, and was exhibited by MilkSource Genetics of Kaukauna, Wis.
The Reserve Supreme Champion was Musqie Iatola Martha-ET, the Jersey exhibited by Shelby Ostrom of Kaukauna, Wis.
The Supreme Champion of the World Dairy Expo Junior Show was Holstein Blondin Goldwyn Subliminal-ETS, exhibited by Trevor Tuman and Chandler Bening of Arlington, Minn.
The Reserve Supreme Champion of the Junior Show was Willdina Jade Bee, a Jersey exhibited by River Valley Farm, Ben, Andy, Blessing, and Grace Sauder, of Tremont, Ill.
World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest:
Total Number of Entries: 1,210
Cheese and Butter Grand Champion: Emmi Roth, Monroe, Wis.
Grade A Grand Champion: Westby Cooperative Creamery, Westby, Wis.
Ice Cream Grand Champion: Gifford’s Dairy, Skowhegan, Me.
The 2016 Dairy Expo will be held in Madison, WI from October 4-8, and will Celebrate 50 Years of Expo!