On Sunday, September 29th, 2024, the Iowa State University Dairy Judging Team comprised of Louis Hamlett, Aurora, IA; Raegan Kime, Waucoma, IA; Irene Nielsen, Potterville, MI; and Naomi Scott, Westgate, IA; made their way to the coveted colored shavings to compete in the 103rd National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI.
Strong cards were marked, reasons were delivered well, and consistency was achieved throughout the day. Team highlights include placing 2nd in Ayrshires, 3rd in both Brown Swiss and Guernseys, 7th in Milking Shorthorns, and 1st in Red and Whites. Individually, in Ayrshires, Naomi was 5th and Louis was 8th. Naomi was 7th and Irene was 8th in Brown Swiss and in Guernseys, Naomi was 2nd. In Holsteins, Naomi was 10th and she was 6th in Jerseys. In Red and Whites, Naomi was 3rd and Irene was 5th. In Placings, Louis was 3rd and Naomi was 1st and Naomi was 6th in Reasons.
Overall, Naomi was named an All-American rounding out the day as the 2nd High Individual Overall in the contest. Naomi’s scores coupled with her teammates propelled Iowa State to a 3rd place finish overall out of 17 teams from across the country and the Netherlands! The Cyclones had a great day in the Coliseum, and the team is looking forward to competing again in Louisville at the North American International Livestock Exposition in November.
