It’s time to vote now for the 2015 Canadian Holstein Cow of the Year. Since 1995, Holstein Canada’s annual Cow of the Year competition aims to recognize elite Canadian cows that have had an impact both domestically and internationally and have been enjoyed by Canadian producers. These animals could be a bull dam; a brood cow; a high or consistent milk producer; a show winner; a high-index animal; or a top cow in another country.

Click Here to view the Cow of the Year Booklet

Holstein Canada members are welcomed to submit nominations in the fall for animals they feel deserving to be nominated for the Cow of the Year title. From submitted, eligible nominations, the Holstein Canada Cow of the Year selection committee names four Canadian-bred finalists. Nominees are narrowed to four based on animals that showcase longevity, production, genetic merit, strength of pedigree; and are a great Ambassador of Canadian genetics. And of course, nominees must be Canadian bred!

The Cow of the Year is announced at Holstein Canada’s Annual Meeting. The 2015 winner will be announced at the 2016 National Holstein Convention in Calgary & Banff, Alberta.

*To vote online, simply log into you member profile and click on the COTY banner at the top of the page.