The 17 participating countries were obliged to submit their final list of cows before May 9th, for the European Show 2016, which will be held on 17th, 18th and 19th June in Colmar (France).
This list of titular and substitute cows is now released and available on the event website: HERE. The list of 30 young breeders who will participate in the clipping contest and presentation is also available.
180 cows will take part in European competition next June. 60 Red Holstein will compete for the Grand Champion title, Friday, June 17, before eyes of Jaume SERRABASSA VILA (Spain) and 120 Holstein will do the same next day, Saturday, June 18, 2016, with the judgment of Markus MOCK (Germany). Therefore a substantial number of cows, which should delight fans of black and red and so make a wonderful show on these two days.
–Link to the list of registered cows: HERE
Except for Austria, all participating countries will give their chance to 1 or 2 young breeders for the European showmanship. Again, the competition will be spread over two days, with a clipping session on Friday morning from 9:30 to 14:00 and the passages in the ring for the showmanship on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:30. Competition will be judged by Erica Rijneveld (Netherlands) and Zsolt Korosi (Hungary). 30 young breeders will be divided in two categories: junior (16-20 years) and senior (21-25 years).
–Link to the list of young breeders enrolled: HERE
The organizing committee wishes good preparation to all breeders and young participants. Arrival in the Colmar Exhibition park planned on June 14, 2016 for cows and young breeders.