A slate of sixteen official judges will evaluate over 2,500 head of the finest registered dairy cattle October 2-6 during the 2012 World Dairy Expo. This premier dairy industry event attracts over 65,000 dairy cattle enthusiasts from around the globe. The following list of judges has been named: International Ayrshire Show: Lynn Harbaugh, Marion, Wis. Associate Judge: Chad Ryan, Fond du Lac, Wis. International Brown Swiss Show: Curtis Day, Burnsville, Minn. Associate Judge: Brian Schnebly, Hagerstown, Md. International Guernsey Show: Adam Liddle, Argyle, N.Y. Associate Judge: William Peck III, Schuylerville, N.Y. International Holstein Show: Michael Heath, Westminster, Md. Associate Judge: Dave Dyment, Dundas, Ont. Central National Jersey Show: Mark Rueth, Oxford, Wis. Associate Judge: Cathy Yeoman, Dover, Okla. International Milking Shorthorn Show: Steve White, New Castle, Ind. Associate Judge: Ken Empey, Dorchester, Ont. Grand International Red & White Show: Justin Burdette, Mercersburg, Pa. Associate Judge: Steve Shaw, Williamsburg, Pa. International Junior Holstein Show: Chris Lahmers, Marysville, Ohio Associate Judge: Pat Conroy, Angola, Ind. World Dairy Expo is recognized as the largest dairy-focused event in the world. Dairy producers from across the globe are invited to attend the event that includes eight dairy cattle shows, Expo Seminars, Virtual Farm Tours, youth competition and over 800 exhibiting trade show companies featuring innovative products and services. The 2012 World Dairy Expo theme will be "Market Fresh" and the event will be held October 2-6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Visit www.worlddairyexpo.com or call 608/224-6455 for further details. 2.27.2012