The 10th Annual Ontario Brown Swiss Show was held in Hanover, Ontario, on August 11, 2018 at the Hanover Fall Fair Grounds.
A most beautiful summer day, sunny warm with some light breeze for the afternoon. A nice size ringside was on hand to watch the very, very capable Kenneth R. Empey Jr., of Dorchester, Ontario, place 55 Brown Swiss from 10 Exhibitors in the Open show. There were 18 Jr. Exhibitors showing calves in the Jr. Division.
Charlene Elliott was named Champion show person and Molly King had the champion calf in the Jr. Show.
Amanda and Andrew Denhan of Glen Islay Swiss, Fergus, received the Grand Champion and Best Udder of the show on their 4 yr old Brown Heaven Mandel Jive.
Troy and Norvel McConnell of Norbella Swiss, Kincardine, received the Premier Breeder award along with Reserve Grand Champion cow, Jr. Champion Heifer, Reserve Jr. Champion Heifer, Jr. Best 3 females, Sr. Best 3 females, and Best Bred and owned of the show. Congratulations to the Norbella team for their support of the show.
John and Shirlee Dortmans of Strathroy won the Premier Exhibitor award with their string of Swiss.