October 3 to October 8
Commercial exhibits open daily Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, October 3

Main Events
8 a.m. National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, Coliseum
12 noon The National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest and International Post-Secondary Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, Coliseum
7:30 p.m. National 4-H Judging Contest Results and Awards Banquet, Exhibition Hall
8 p.m. International Post-Secondary Judging Contest Results and Awards Banquet, Exhibition Hall

Tuesday, October 4

Main Events
7 a.m. National Intercollegiate Judging Awards Breakfast, Exhibition Hall
7:30 a.m. International Junior Holstein Show, Coliseum
7:30 a.m. International Ayrshire Show, Coliseum
8 a.m. FFA Judging Events, Sale Pavilion and Sheraton
1 p.m. Central National Jersey Show: heifers, Coliseum
2 p.m. International Milking Shorthorn Show: heifers, Coliseum
7 p.m. Top of the World Jersey Sale, Sale Pavilion

Educational Forum
1 p.m. “Is livestock gross margin (LGM) for dairy right for your dairy,” sponsored by Badgerland Financial
Speaker: Chad Hart, Iowa State University, Exhibition Hall

Virtual Farm Tours
2 p.m. Simon Dairy, Westphalia, Mich., sponsored by Quality Liquid Feeds, Exhibition Hall

Wednesday, October 5

Main Events
7:30 a.m. Central National Jersey Show: cows and groups, Coliseum
11 a.m. World Forage Analysis Superbowl Awards Luncheon, Exhibition Hall
12:30 p.m. International Milking Shorthorn Show: cows, Coliseum
2 p.m. International Brown Swiss Show: heifers, Coliseum
5 p.m. Dinner with the Stars Reception, Exhibition Hall
6:30 p.m. Dinner with the Stars Banquet, Exhibition Hall
7 p.m. Ayrshire World Event Sale, Sale Pavilion

Educational Forum
11 a.m. “Making genomic testing work for you,” sponsored by Select Sires
Speaker: Tom Lawlor, Holstein Association USA, Exhibition Hall
1 p.m. “Leading the conversation” sponsored by Dairy Management, Inc.
Speakers: Jane Hillstrom, Hillstrom Communications, and Michele Ruby, Ruby-Do, Inc., Exhibition Hall

Virtual Farm Tours
12 noon Rosendale Dairy, LLC, Pickett, Wis., sponsored by Conestoga-Rovers and Associates, Exhibition Hall
2 p.m. St. Brigid’s Farm, Kennedyville, Md., sponsored by American Jersey Cattle Association, Exhibition Hall

Thursday, October 6

Main Events
7:30 a.m. International Brown Swiss Show: cows and groups, Coliseum
1:30 p.m. International Guernsey Show: heifers, Coliseum
1:30 p.m. Grand International Red and White Show: heifers, Coliseum
2 p.m. World Premier Brown Swiss Sale, Sale Pavilion
2 p.m. World Premier Milking Shorthorn Sale, Sale Pavilion
5:30 p.m. World Dairy Expo Youth Showmanship Competition, Coliseum
5:30 p.m. National Dairy Shrine Reception, Exhibition Hall
6:30 p.m. National Dairy Shrine Banquet, Exhibition Hall
7 p.m. International Guernsey Classic Sale, Sale Pavilion

Educational Forum
11 a.m. “Automatic milking: current status and future options,” sponsored by DeLaval
Speaker: Douglas Reinemann, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Exhibition Hall
1 p.m. “Baby calf nutrition: getting your future off to a good start,” sponsored by APC, Inc.
Speaker: James Drackley, University of Illinois, Exhibition Hall

Virtual Farm Tours
12 noon Nor-Bert Farms, LLC, Bremen, Ind., sponsored by Lely USA, Exhibition Hall
2 p.m. Meadow Vista Dairy LLC, Bainbridge, Pa., sponsored by Quality Liquid Feeds, Exhibition Hall

Friday, October 7

Main Events
7:30 a.m. Grand International Red and White Show: cows and groups, Coliseum
7:30 a.m. International Guernsey Show: cows and groups, Coliseum
12 noon International Holstein Show: heifers, Coliseum
5 p.m. International Reception, Exhibition Hall
7 p.m. World Classic 2011 Holstein Sale, Coliseum

Educational Forum
11 a.m. “Managing your margins: practical ways to reduce feed costs and increase milk price,” sponsored by BASF Plant Science
Speaker: Normand St-Pierre, The Ohio State University, Exhibition Hall
1 p.m. “Improve your SCC, 400K beat it!,” sponsored by Aspen Dairy Solutions
Speaker: Ynte Hein Schukken, Cornell University, Exhibition Hall

Virtual Farm Tours
12 noon Cycle Farm, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., sponsored by Grow Wisconsin Dairy Team, Exhibition Hall
2 p.m. Royal Farms Dairy, Garden City, Kan., sponsored by Kansas Department of Commerce, Exhibition Hall

Saturday, October 8

Main Events
8 a.m. 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, Exhibition Hall
8 a.m. International Holstein Show: cows and groups, Coliseum
5 p.m. Parade of Champions and Selection of 2011 Supreme Champion, Coliseum
6 p.m. World Dairy Expo closes

Educational Forum
11 a.m. “Dairies, air quality and climate change,” sponsored by Jamesway
Speaker: Frank Mitloehner, University of California-Davis, Exhibition Hall

Virtual Farm Tours
12 noon Maple Ridge Dairy, LLC, Stratford, Wis., sponsored by AgSource Cooperative Services, Exhibition Hall

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