Black And White Holstein Competition

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2025 NATIONAL BLACK & WHITE HOLSTEIN SHOW

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair gratefully acknowledges the contribution from Semex for their overall sponsorship of the Dairy Cattle Shows.

ALL HEIFERS & JUNIOR CHAMPIONS

ALL COWS IN MILK
DATE: Thursday November 13, 2025
TIME:
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Semex Ring of Excellence
JUDGE: TBC

ASSOCIATE JUDGE: TBC

DATE: Friday November 14, 2025
TIME:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Coca-Cola Coliseum
JUDGE: TBC
ASSOCIATE JUDGE: TBC

Competition Information

Dairy Cattle Superintendent: Harry Emmott - (519) 750-4603, harryemmott@outlook.com

Entry Deadline: Friday October 24, 2025. Late entries can be made online until Friday November 7, 2025, with the late entry fee.

Entry Fee: $60 per entry. Late Entry Fee: $250 per entry.

Online Entries: https://www.assistexpo.ca/rawf (Entries will open Friday September 12, 2025)


Move In / Out Information

Time of Arrival:

  • Move-in to the Industry Building (Main Barn) will begin Monday November 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
  • Move-in to the North Extension (Hall H) will continue the same as in previous years following the clean out and early morning move-in on Wednesday November 12, 2025.

Any exhibitor with Holstein Cattle MUST be stabled by 3:00 PM on Tuesday November 11, 2025 for registration and inclusion in the catalogue.

Time of Release: Saturday November 15, 2025, beginning once The Fair closes. Release will be announced by the Dairy Cattle Superintendent. All cattle must be gone from the barns by Sunday November 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.

PLEASE NOTE

  • Out of province exhibitors can make arrangements to house animals in barns located near Toronto prior to move in. Contact Harry Emmott for more information.

Special thanks to Holstein Canada for its contribution to the National Holstein Show


RULES AND REGULATIONS:

  • The Holstein Show has updated its Conduct Rules, Standard Procedures for Enforcing Conduct Rules, and Infractions and Penalties in 2018. All exhibitors will be bound to these rules and will be required to sign an Exhibitor's Agreement before entering the show ring.
  • Attention US Exhibitors: Please refer to the Dairy Cattle Rules & Regulations for Import Permit Process and Testing Requirements.
  • Standard Agreement Form: All exhibitors must read and acknowledge that they understand the Dairy Cattle Code of Ethics by signing the entry form. Entries will not be processed if the Standard Exhibitor's and Standard Agreement between Owners and Fitters are not signed.
  • For all Holsteins (black & white and red & white), excessive hair beyond 1.5 inches from the skin is an unacceptable practice. All Holsteins will be examined before entering the ring and any animal with the height of hair on its topline exceeding 1.5 inches will not be allowed to enter the ring. Exhibitors will be permitted to trim the hair one time if they are over 1.5 inches at the measuring station.
  • All Holsteins showing in the Semex Ring of Excellence and the Coca-Cola Coliseum will be identified by harness cards that will be supplied by The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
  • Please Note: In keeping with national health, bio-security interests, and breed identification rules, all Canadian dairy animals must be tagged to show - one tag pair in each ear with all four component parts identically numbered. All US animals must carry USDA tags. Moreover, in order for US exhibitors to enter Canada, an import permit must be granted from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (The RAWF will submit the permit on the exhibitors behalf, but those needing an import permit will have to pay the Import Permit Fee on Assist Expo).For Holsteins, show rules will be enforced by the Holstein Association of Canada


    Prize Money


    The Royal would like to thank AGRIBER INC. for their prize money sponsorship of the Black & White Holstein Show.

    Junior Champion: $2,000
    Reserve Junior Champion: $1,000
    Intermediate Champion: $3,000
    Reserve Intermediate Champion: $1,500
    Grand Champion: $5,000
    Reserve Grand Champion: $2,500


    Please Note: The Royal will not issue payment on earnings less that $25

    Six (6) placings will be awarded prize money when there are 10 or more animals exhibited in the class
    Four (4) placings will be awarded prize money when there are 9 or fewer animals exhibited in the class


    CLASSES 1 - 7 (JUNIOR CLASSES)

    1st
    2nd
    3rd
    4th
    5th
    6th
    $50
    $45
    $40
    $35

    $30

    $25

    CLASSES 9 - 20 (SENIOR CLASSES)

    1st
    2nd
    3rd
    4th
    5th
    6th
    $80
    $70
    $60
    $50
    $40
    $30


    B&W Holstein


    Classes:

    1.

    Summer Calf

    Born on or after June 1st, 2024

    Sponsor: Southrise Holsteins, Class Winner Award

    2.

    Spring Heifer

    Born between March 1st, 2024 and May 31st, 2024

    Sponsor: Hodglynn Holsteins, Kincardine, ON, Class Winner Award

    3.

    Winter Heifer

    Born between December 1st, 2023 and February 29th, 2024

    Sponsor: Robella Holsteins, Balgonie, SK, Class Winner Award

    4.

    Fall Heifer

    Born between September 1st, 2023 and November 30th, 2023

    Sponsor: Walnutlawn Farms, Tavistock, ON, Class Winner Award

    5.

    Summer Yearling

    Born between June 1st, 2023 and August 31st, 2023

    Sponsor: Gleneil Farms, Dalkeith, ON, Class Winner Award

    6.

    Spring Yearling

    Born between March 1st, 2023 and May 31st, 2023

    Sponsor: Ferme Provetaz, Compton, QC, Class Winner Award

    7.

    Winter Yearling

    Born between December 1st, 2022 and February 28th, 2023

    Sponsor: Willowlane Holsteins, Warwick Township, ON, Class Winner Award

    8.

    Junior Breeder's Herd

    Group of three animals carrying the same prefix.

    Sponsor: Salem Holstein, Lindsay, ON, Class Winner Award

    9.

    Winter Yearling in Milk

    Born between December 1st, 2022 and February 28th, 2023

    Sponsor: Crovalley Holsteins, Hastings, ON, Class Winner Award

    10.

    Fall Yearling in Milk

    Born between September 1st, 2022 and November 30th, 2022

    Sponsor: Bienert Holsteins, Sherwood Park, AB, Class Winner Award

    11.

    Summer 2 Year Old

    Born between June 1st, 2022 and August 31st, 2022

    Sponsor: Valiant Dairy Genetics, Woodstock, ON, Class Winner Award

    12.

    Spring 2 Year Old

    Born between March 1st, 2022 and May 31st, 2022

    Sponsor: Riverdown Holsteins, Metcalfe, ON, Class Winner Award

    13.

    Winter 2 Year Old

    Born between December 1st, 2021 and February 28th, 2022

    Sponsor: Nurseland Holsteins, Hillier, ON, Class Winner Award

    14.

    Fall 2 Year Old

    Born between September 1st, 2021 and November 30th, 2021

    Sponsor: Winright Holsteins, Winchester, ON, Class Winner Award

    15.

    Junior 3 Year Old

    Born between March 1st, 2021 and August 31st, 2021

    Sponsor: Ferme Pierstein, Class Winner Award

    16.

    Senior 3 Year Old

    Born between September 1st, 2020 and February 28th, 2021

    Sponsor: Ella Wright Photography, Didsbury, AB, Class Winner Award

    17.

    4 Year Old

    Born between September 1st, 2019 and August 31st, 2020

    Sponsor: Crackholm Holsteins, Richmond, QC, Class Winner Award

    18.

    5 Year Old

    Born between September 1st, 2018 and August 31st, 2019

    Sponsor: Pro Rich Seeds, Mt. Elgin, ON, Class Winner Award

    19.

    Mature Cow

    Born before September 1st, 2018

    Sponsor: Heather Holme Holsteins, Goderich, ON, Class Winner Award

    20.

    Longtime Production: 70,000kg +

    Sponsor: Cherry Crest Holsteins, Martintown, ON, Class Winner Award

    21.

    Breeder's Herd

    Group of three animals carrying the same prefix.

    Sponsor: Holstein Quebec, Class Winner Award


    Speicals


    Junior Champion / Championne Junior

    Presented by Kingsway Farms

    Reserve Junior Champion / Championne Junior de réserve

    Presented by Fleury Holstein

    Junior Breeders Herd / Troupeau d'éleveur Junior

    Presented by Salem Holsteins

    Junior Premier Breeder / Premier éleveur Junior

    Presented by Ferme Rolandale

    Junior Premier Exhibitor / Premier Exposant Junior

    Presented by Lookout Holsteins

    Intermediate Champion / Championne intermédiare

    Presented by Cattle Connection & Holstein International

    Reserve Intermediate Champion / Championne inter. de réserve

    Presented by Sweetview Holsteins

    Intermediate Champion Bred & Owned / Championne intermédiare propriété-élevée

    Presented by Bovikalc Dry

    Reserve Intermediate Champion Bred & Owned / Championne inter. propriété-élevée de réserve

    Presented by PrevTech Innovations

    Champion Bred & Owned / Championne propriété-élevée

    Presented by Comestar Holstein

    Reserve Champion Bred & Owned / Championne propriété-élevée de réserve

    Presented by Beckridge Holsteins

    Senior Breeders Herd / Troupeau d'éleveur

    Presented by Holstein Quebec

    Grand Champion / Grande Championne

    Presented by Alberta Holstein Branch & Semex

    Rreserve Grand Champion / Grande championne de réserve

    Presented by Ferme Jacobs

    Best Bred and Owned Awards

    Presented to the Best Bred and Owned Female in each class by the Ontario Holstein Branch. The Best Bred and Owned animals eligible may be solely or jointly owned by the exhibitor who solely or jointly bred the animal.

    Junior Awards

    Presented to all youth under 21 showing their own animals in the Junior Classes by Sollio - Groupe Cooperatif

    Overall Premier Exhibitor Banner

    Presented by the Manitoba Holstein Branch to the exhibitor /owner (individual, partnership, or institution) having the highest number of points won in individual female classes by not more than 10 animals owned by the exhibitor. This does not limit the number of animals that may be shown. In the case of jointly-owned animals, joint ownership is considered as one exhibitor. No part of the points awarded counts towards teh individual score of any of the joint owners.

    Overall Premier Breeder Banner

    Presented by Blondin Sires to the breeding unit (individual, partnership, or institution) having the highest number of points won in individual female classes with a maximum of 10 animals considered for award calculation. Animals used for the award calculation do not necessarily have to be owned by the winner. Calculation of the premier Breeder award is strictly by the prefix of the animal, which can be identified on the Certificate of Registry.

    Overall Premier Exhibitor Award

    Presented by the Hokkaido Holstein Association

    Milking Female Points:1st - 20, 2nd - 18, 3rd - 16, 4th - 14, 5th - 12, 6th - 10th, 7th - 8, 8th - 6, 9th - 4, 10th - 2

    Junior Female Points: 1st - 10, 2nd - 9, 3rd - 8, 4th - 7, 5th - 6, 6th - 5, 7th - 4, 8th - 3, 9th - 2, 10th - 1

    Production Award

    Presented by Lactanet recoginzing one animal for the higest combined kilograms fat and protein in a completed 305-day record. Cows placing first and second in each of the milking classes are eligible. Proof of production must be provided to the Holstein Clerk of the show.

    Overall Premier Sire / Meilieur Taureau

    Presented by PrevTech Innovations

    Premier Sires will be named for:

    1) Junior animals and

    2) all animals in the show

    Longtime Production Class

    Any animals who have exceeded 70,000 kg of milk must be shown in the Longtime Production Class. Production data (from Holstein Herdbook) is used to determine if an animal qualifies to show in the Longtime Production Class - 70,000 kg. However, if an exhibitor can prove to the show clerks, through a verified monthly Lactanet report, that any other cow has exceeded 70,000 kg of milk by show day, she is eligible to show in this class. No projections are accepted.


    QUALITY SEEDS SUPREME DAIRY CHAMPIONSHIP

    Date: Saturday November 15, 2025
    Time:
    5:00 PM
    Location:
    Semex Ring of Excellence

    Quality Seeds Supreme Dairy Champion - The Grand Champions from the National Aryshire Show, the National Black & White Holstein Show, the National Red & White Holstein Show, and the National Jersey Show will compete for the title of Supreme Dairy Champion and a prize of $2,000.

    Quality Seeds Supreme Junior Dairy Champion - The Junior Champions from the Canadian 4-H Dairy Classic, the National Ayrshire Show, the National Black & White Show, the National Red & White Show, and the National Jersey Show will compete for the title of Supreme Junior Dairy Champion and a prize of $1,000.

    Quality Seeds Supreme Dairy Champion 2024
    JEFFREY-WAY HARD ROCK TWIGS

    K. DOEBERIENER, L. BOWEN & PAT CONROY, R&F LIVESTOCK INC, & WALKER DAIRY INC.

    NEED PIC

    Quality Seeds Supreme Junior Dairy Champion 2024
    PERENNIAL GETAWAY FROSTY ET

    CLARKVALLEY HOLSTEINS & PIERRE BOULET, WOODVILLE, ON

    NEED PIC