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Holstein Canada is pleased to announce the two judges selected to officiate the 2017 National Black and White Holstein Show and 2017 Red and White National Holstein Show during the 2017 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF):

2017 National Black and White Holstein Show Judge: Pierre Boulet, Montmagny, Que., Canada. Pierre has operated his dairy farm, Ferme Pierre Boulet, in Montmagny, Que. since 1995 under the Pierstein prefix. He is also a co-owner of Les Encans Boulet, an auctioneering company. Boulet has been an official judge since 2005 and has officiated shows across Canada, France and most recently, in Australia.

2017 National Red and White Holstein Show Judge: Bruce Mode, Vankleek Hill, Ont., Canada. Bruce owns and operates Bonnie Brae farms in Vankleek Hill, Ontario with his wife Susan and youngest daughter, Kelsey. While currently the herd is home to Holsteins, Bruce also bred and raised Ayrshires, and had countless Royal Champions. Judging for over 35 years, he has judged major shows throughout Canada, the US, and many other countries.