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A bovine star of a past World Dairy Expo.

A bovine star of a past World Dairy Expo.

The premier forum for the global dairy community to learn, share and showcase its work returns to the capital city. Officials estimate that more than 56,000 people will attend this year’s World Dairy Expo. Want more numbers? Nearly 3,500 youth will participate in contests, 1,600 dairy cattle exhibitors will showcase their genetics and services, 40 educational opportunities will be available, and more than 530 companies from 26 countries will display their wares at the largest dairy-focused trade show in the world. Expo in Español is back, too — with Spanish-language presentations every day at 2 p.m. All of this requires an admission fee but parking is free. And the food is always incredible!

media release: Admission tickets and ExpoTV subscriptions are now available for purchase and allow you to access World Dairy Expo from wherever you are during the first week of October!

Buy your digital tickets for this year’s events before arriving at the Alliant Energy Center. Admission is required Tuesday, September 30 through Friday, October 3 for anyone 12 years old or older and includes free parking and access to all WDE events unless noted otherwise in the schedule. Those who purchase their admission passes before September 30, when admission starts being charged, will be able to take advantage of discount pricing for purchasing in advance. Daily and season tickets purchased before September 30 are $15 and $40, respectively, and can be purchased online by visiting Expo’s website, www.worlddairyexpo.com or through Expo’s free mobile event app.

Download the app to purchase your admission passes and your ticket will be conveniently located within the app. Make sure to use the same email address as your email for your WDE mobile event app account when purchasing to take advantage of this feature. While you’re in the app, utilize all the fan-favorite features to plan your time at Expo, such as custom itinerary-building, interactive maps, and more.

If you can’t join us in person, subscribe to our streaming service – ExpoTV. With an ExpoTV subscription, you have access to live and on demand coverage of the Dairy Cattle Shows, recorded award presentations and educational seminars. This year, show commentary will be offered during the International Holstein Show, exclusively on ExpoTV. A subscription is $20 (plus tax) and allows access to both livestreams and on demand coverage of the event until January 1, when the videos are made available to the public. Access the ExpoTV streaming platform by visiting our ExpoTV website, https://worlddairyexpo.ottplatform.com/.

Created for Spanish-speaking dairy owners, managers, and mid-managers, Expo en Español returns yet again to World Dairy Expo this fall. Presented exclusively in Spanish, Expo en Español will be hosted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday during World Dairy Expo, in Mendota 1 of the Exhibition Hall. Each session includes a presentation and a question-and-answer segment. World Dairy Expo thanks Progressive Dairy for sponsoring the complete Expo en Español schedule.

Below is the 2025 Expo en Español schedule that can be enjoyed in person at WDE or online through ExpoTV at www.worlddairyexpo.com.

Tuesday, September 30 “Best Management Practices for Optimal Animal Welfare During the Transition Period”

Presenter: Adrian Barragan, Associate Research Professor and Extension Veterinarian, Pennsylvania State University

The transition period is the most challenging time during the dairy cow's production cycle. Proactive best management practices must be in place to prevent diseases and maintain the optimal welfare of cows. During this presentation, Dr. Barragan will cover research-based practical information regarding managing dairy cows during the transition period with a focus on preventing diseases and improving animal welfare.

Wednesday, October 1 “The Science and Art of Milking”

Presenter: Dr. Paula Ospina, Owner, Urgent Veterinary Care

Milking is the most important 15 minutes (3x) of a cow's life and serves as a great opportunity not only to complete the milking process but also to evaluate the herd's health, resulting in better milk quality. In this talk, we will address topics on how to explain and motivate workers about the purpose of each step and the importance of following milking procedures.

Thursday, October 2 “Leadership Starts with Us”

Presenter: Juan Quezada, Director of Training and Development, Milk Source, LLC

We are all going to learn about leadership in a simple way. Leadership should be practiced daily and at every moment in our everyday lives. In this seminar, Juan Quezada, Director of Training and Development at Milk Source, LLC, will highlight how each employee – no matter the title or length of employment – can become a better leader in the day-to-day workplace.

Friday, October 3 “Multigenerational Effects of Heat Stress in Dairy Cows”

Presenter: Jimena Laporta Sanchis, Associate Professor, Lactation Physiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Heat stress during the dry period (last 6–8 weeks of gestation) represents a significant threat to the health, well-being, and productivity of dairy cows. This period is critical not only for the cow but also for fetal development, especially for key organs such as the immune, digestive, and mammary gland systems. Our studies have shown that the effects of maternal heat stress are not limited to the exposed generation (F0) but also impact the offspring exposed in utero (F1) and even the subsequent generation (F2), including lasting changes in growth, physiology, mammary development, and milk productivity. This presentation will focus on the characterization of these multigenerational effects. In addition, we will address the impact of pre-weaning heat stress on calves and discuss novel mitigation methods to improve calf welfare, thermoregulation, and performance in hot environments.

Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo is the premier forum for the dairy community to learn, share, create commerce and showcase competition. The annual event will return to Madison, Wis. September 30 - October 3, 2025. Dairy producers can experience the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, a world-class dairy cattle show, attend seminars, meetings and presentations highlighting the latest and greatest in the industry and connect with other producers. Download the World Dairy Expo mobile app, visit worlddairyexpo.com or follow WDE on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify, or YouTube for more information.

*schedule subject to change

Educational Programming: Tuesday - Friday

8:00 a.m. Tanbark Talk

9:30 a.m. Knowledge Nook Session

10:00 a.m. Dairy Forage Seminar (W-F)

10:00 a.m. Virtual Farm Tour

10:30 a.m. Knowledge Nook Session

11:30 a.m. Knowledge Nook Session

12:30 p.m. Knowledge Nook Session

1:30 p.m. Dairy Forage Seminar (W-F)

1:30 p.m. Knowledge Nook Session

2:00 p.m. Expo en Español

2:30 p.m. Knowledge Nook Session

3:30 p.m. Knowledge Nook Session (T-R)

Tuesday, September 30

7:00 a.m. International Jersey Show - Cows

7:00 a.m. International Ayrshire Show - Cows

8:00 a.m. Central FFA Contests

9:00 a.m. Trade Show Opens

9:30 a.m. FFA Seminar

10:30 a.m. FFA Seminar

2:30 p.m. International Brown Swiss Show - Heifers

4:00 p.m. Happy Hour in The Tanbark

5:00 p.m. Championship Dairy Product Contest Auction

5:15 p.m. Commercial Exhibitor Party

6:00 p.m. Top of the World Jersey Sale

Wednesday, October 1

7:00 a.m. International Brown Swiss Show - Cows

7:00 a.m. International Milking Shorthorn Show - Heifers

8:30 a.m. Expo School Tours

9:00 a.m. Trade Show Opens

11:30 a.m. Forage Superbowl Luncheon

2:00 p.m. International Red & White Show - Heifers

3:00 p.m. World Premier Brown Swiss Sale

4:00 p.m. Happy Hour in The Tanbark

6:00 p.m. Recognition Awards Banquet

7:00 p.m. Global Opportunity Guernsey Sale

Thursday, October 2

7:00 a.m. International Red & White Show - Cows

7:00 a.m. International Milking Shorthorn Show - Cows

8:30 a.m. Expo School Tours

9:00 a.m. Trade Show Opens

1:30 p.m. International Holstein Show - Heifers

4:00 p.m. Happy Hour in The Tanbark

5:00 p.m. International Reception

6:00 p.m. World Classic ‘25 Holstein Sale

8:30 p.m. Supreme Champion of the Heifer Show Selection

Friday, October 3

7:00 a.m. International Holstein Show - Cows

9:00 a.m. Trade Show Opens