Monday, October 1

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 2

Main Events
7:30 a.m. National Intercollegiate Judging Awards Ceremony, 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
2 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. “Building a strong management team,” sponsored by Zurex PharmAgra
Speaker: Bernard Erven, The Ohio State University, Exhibition Hall

Virtual Farm Tours
2 p.m. VanEss Dairy, LLC, Sanborn, Iowa, sponsored by DuPont Pioneer, Exhibition Hall

Wednesday, October 3

Main Events
7:30 a.m. International 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
7:30 p.m. Ayrshire World Event Sale, Sale Pavilion

Educational Forum
11 a.m. “Avoiding drug residues in the dairy industry,” sponsored by Neogen Corporation
Speaker: Geof Smith, North Carolina State University, Exhibition Hall
1 p.m. “Building U.S. agricultural exports: One BRIC at a time," sponsored by Badgerland Financial
Speaker: Jason Henderson, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City-Omaha Branch, Exhibition Hall

Virtual Farm Tours
12 noon Golden Oaks Farms, Wauconda, Ill., sponsored by Semex, Exhibition Hall
2 p.m. Martin Dairy LLC, Tillamook, Ore., sponsored by American Jersey Cattle Association, Exhibition Hall

Thursday, October 4

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

Educational Forum
11 a.m. “Planning for change: Transitioning the family farm,” sponsored by EW Nutrition USA Inc.
Speaker: Elizabeth Rumley, The National Agricultural Law Center, Exhibition Hall

1 p.m. “How many replacement heifers does your dairy need?” sponsored by Nutrition Physiology Co., LLC
Speaker: John Currin, Virginia-Maryland Regional College Veterinary Medicine, Exhibition Hall

Virtual Farm Tours
12 noon United Pride Dairy LLC, Phillips, Wis., Stewart-Peterson, Inc., Exhibition Hall
2 p.m. Shamrock Farms, Stanfield, Ariz., sponsored by Quality Liquid Feed, Exhibition Hall

Friday, October 5

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
2 p.m. International Guernsey Classic Sale, Sale Pavilion New!
5 p.m. International Reception, Exhibition Hall
7 p.m. World Classic 2012 Holstein Sale, Coliseum

Educational Forum
11 a.m.“Making sense of the global dairy markets,” sponsored by Zurex PharmAgra
Speaker: Alan Levitt, U.S. Dairy Export Council, Exhibition Hall

1 p.m. . “The effect of risk on dairy farm management,” sponsored by Arm and Hammer Animal Nutrition
Speaker: Christopher Wolf, Michigan State University, Exhibition Hall

• 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Dealing with high feed costs - supplementation on pasture: Dr. Rhonda Gildersleeve, the University of Wisconsin-Extension Grazing Specialist, will present results of a survey of supplementation practices among grass-based and organic dairy farmers in Wisconsin. Dr. Brad Heins of the University of Minnesota will present grain supplementation effects on economic behavior and pest management strategies for organic dairy cows.
• 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Automated milking systems (robotic milkers): Panel will include Dr. Santiago Utsumi of Michigan State University, which has a grass-based dairy research farm using robotic milkers, Dr. Doug Reinemann, a University of Wisconsin-Madison milking systems expert, and farmers who use robotic milkers in their pasture based system.
• 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. Pasture irrigation and other drought strategies: Panel will include farmers from Wisconsin and Missouri who utilize pasture irrigation and researchers summarizing economic performance of portable pasture irrigation from an on-farm study in Wisconsin.
• 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Roundtable discussion: Dr. Tony Rickard of the University of Missouri will moderate a panel of farmers and researchers for a discussion of anything and everything related to managed grazing.
• 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Free reception: Opportunity to meet with speakers and sponsors for refreshments and conversation.

Virtual Farm Tours
12 noon Dockendorf Dairy, Watkins, Minn., sponsored by Lely USA, Exhibition Hall
2 p.m. McCarty Dairy, Rexford, Kan., sponsored by Kansas Department of Agriculture, Exhibition Hall

Saturday, October 6

Main Events
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. “Should you treat them or should you eat them?” sponsored by A&L Laboratories, Inc.
Speaker: Pamela Ruegg, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Exhibition Hall

Virtual Farm Tours
12 noon Dellar Dairy, Harrisville, Mich., sponsored by PortaCheck, Inc., Exhibition Hall

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