World Dairy Expo Results
On September 29th, the KSU Dairy Judging Team competed at World Dairy Expo in the 103rd National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held in Madison, WI. Team members pictured (left to right) include McKenzie Metz (Washington, KS), Ella Robinson (Pittsburgh, PA), Dana Mattison (Louisburg, KS), Rileigh Ballinger (Baldwin, KS), and Coach Kelsey Pasch. The team is also coached by Billy Brown. Highlights of the day are below.
Team Results:
10th Team – Holstein
10th Team – Jersey
12th Team – Reasons
14th Team – Overall
Individual Results:
Ella Robinson – 3rd High Individual – Jersey
Dana Mattison – 10th High Individual – Milking Shorthorn
Rileigh Ballinger – 10th High Individual – Red & White
The team also competed in the inaugural Practical Contest for the Intercollegiate Division while at World Dairy Expo. The team was recognized for their record perfect team score for the registered heifer pedigree portion of the contest! Check out practical contest results below.
Team Results:
1st Team – Registered Heifer Pedigree
3rd Team – Overall
3rd Team – Non-ID Animals
3rd Team – Mating Selection
Vernon County Results
The KSU Dairy Cattle Judging Team kicked off their competition season on September 15th where they competed in the 30th Annual Vernon County Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest in Viroqua, WI. Team members pictured (left to right) include Rileigh Ballinger (Baldwin, KS), Ella Robinson (Pittsburgh, PA), Dana Mattison (Louisburg, KS), and Coach Kelsey Pasch. The team is also coached by Billy Brown. Highlights of the day are below.
Team Results:
4th Place Team – Jersey
5th Place Team – Reasons
5th Place Team – Brown Swiss