Photo Report: Canadian grabs awards in Madison

The international Holstein show during the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. Allicant Centre Arena was the place to be.

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Some classes were really large with up to 40 animals per class. Judging sometimes took nearly 30 minutes.

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In the group for 3 year old cows (born between 1 September 2010 and 28 February 2011) Gen Com Holstein from Mario Comtois and Lison Laroche from Notre Dame du Bon Conseil, Quebec, wins the title with Charwill Attic Marcy. It’s the first of many to follow for Gen Com.

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Numbers 1, 2 and 3 in this class are placed. All really large cows, calm with beautiful full udders.

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Marcy has been milked for 13.5 months now and was awarded champion in the intermediate class.

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Reserve-champion intermediate class Jacobs Atwood Vedette, a Maple Downs Atwood-daughter of Ferme Jacobs in Cap Sante, Quebec.

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Top cow and only fifth in her class, this T-Triple-T Durham Poppi from an breeder in Ohio.

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Placings 1, 2 and 3 in the the four year olds class.

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A gentle touch for a correct stature, it will get this Goldwyn-daughter Butz-Butler Gold Barbara, first place in class.

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All teats are sealed shut.

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The winner in the four year olds class.

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Really nice!

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Large, wide, perfect udder, one even nicer than the other.

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Which is the best?

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Placings 1, 2 and 3 in the class for five year olds, all 3 Goldwyn-daughters.

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The Judge in action.

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Enjoy the sight!

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Communication between the judges, hand in front of the mouth to prevent early disclosure of their findings.

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The first 3 placings in the class for 6 years and over. Here Goldwyn rules as well.

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What an udder.

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Keeping the cows away from their own splatter.

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All classes are sponsored, a winner gets about US$200 and the honour of course..

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Grand Champions, the cow in front wins, the third is reserve and the middle one an honourable mention.

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Rf Goldwyn Hailey is 6 years and one month old. This Goldwyn daughter becomes the Grand Champion. She produced almost 14,000 kilos of milk with 4.2% fat and 3.3% protein in 305 days.

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Hailey from a different angle.

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Emotions not allowed in the ring…

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Winners!

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A $1,000 award sponsored by Udder Comfort.

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Tears of joy….

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Mario and his wife Lison receive the award.

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The whole team behind the cow.

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The crowd goes wild!

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