Rules & Classes

 NANA NATIONAL NORMANDE SHOW

Over the years breeders of registered Normandes have participated in a number of significant cattle shows as we have promoted the breed. In the past those shows have included the Iowa Beef Expo, the Minnesota State Fair, the Iowa State Fair, the Wisconsin State Fair, and the World Beef Expo. After a pause by breeders of exhibiting their Normandes at a NANA designated show, a show was held in 2007 at Manchester, IA. The following year NANA hosted the international 2008 Cinor. Part of the 2008 Cinor events included the World Dairy Expo and a National Normande Show in Mineral Point, WI. Since then NANA has continued hosting a national show in the early fall. It is held at the Iowa County Fair Grounds in Mineral Point, WI in the early fall, after Labor Day and before the World Dairy Expo. Mineral Point, WI has been the most central location for those breeders who have exhibited at the show.

The general rules of the show and the classes offered are below. Classes and rules are subject to change as the need arises. Each year the summer issue of the NANA Newsletter contains information about the upcoming show for that year, including the date of the show, date entries are due, and the classes offered. And you can contact the NANA office for information as well. We invite all breeders of registered Normandes to participate and any spectators are welcome to watch Normande breeders exhibit their animals in a friendly, family setting.

GENERAL RULES

• Any Normande breeder or owner is eligible to exhibit at the show.
• Cattle exhibited must be registered or eligible for registration in the North American Normande Association herd book.
• Cattle can arrive no earlier than 8 am on the Friday before the show .
• Cattle will be released as soon as the show is over.
• Exhibitors are expected to assist with the cleaning of the barns immediately after the show. (A skid steer and spreaders will be there to make it easier and quicker.)
• Animals exhibited must be sired by a Registered Normande bull and be at least 50% Normande genetics.
• IF ANIMALS ARE NOT YET REGISTERED THERE WILL BE REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT THE SHOW AND CAN BE SUBMITTED TO THE NANA REGISTRY SECRETARY BEFORE 11:00 AM THE DAY OF THE SHOW.

ENTRY FORMS (See below.)

Entry deadline: AUGUST 31, 2025 and there is no entry fee. Entries will be accepted up until time of show for a late fee of $5.00/animal. This rule will be strictly inforced for 2025! Submit your entries using the online entry form, print out a form and submit via the email below or print out and snail mail your entries to:

• Brenda Conley
• N2769 Tyler Road
• Neosho, WI 53059
• hgholsteins@gmail.com

JUDGING

• Separate classes will be held for Dairy and Beef Normandes.
• Beef will show first followed by Dairy.
• Showmanship classes will be judged first followed by the regular classes.
• See entry form for class selections. If a class has less than 2 entries, it may be combined with another class. If a class has a large number of entries it may be split into two or three classes.
• Class order will be Bulls, Heifers and Cows. 
• Qualified judges will be hired to place each class.
• Ribbons will be awarded to the first four places in every class and special awards will be awarded to the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion in each division.

FACILITIES

• The Iowa County Fairground is located on Fair Street in Mineral Point, WI.
• No bedding or feed will be provided; all exhibitors must bring their own.
• RV or camper parking is available at the fairgrounds and motels are located in or near Mineral Point.

WISCONSIN HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR CATTLE: UPDATED 7-1-25

NEW FOR 2024-2025: Requirements for Influenza testing are subject to change. A USDA Federal Order dated April 24, 2024 and a DATCP order effective June 19, 2024 require a negative influenza PCR test on milk samples of all lactating dairy cattle with a collection date within 7 days of interstate and Wisconsin, intrastate, movement. The test collection date, lab, accession number, and result must be written clearly on the CVI. A second test is not required for cattle to return to the farm of origin from a show or exhibition if the event does not exceed 10 days in length. Lactating dairy cattle are defined as a cow that is producing milk, regardless of the volume of milk that she is producing. This does not include dairy calves, pregnant heifers, or dairy cows that are ‘dry’ or no longer producing milk. YOU MUST BRING THESE RESULTS WITH YOU!!

Cattle originating from within Wisconsin:

There are no test or health document requirements for cattle from within Wisconsin. (See Influzena Testing above if bringing lactating dairy cows.)

Cattle from Michigan’s Federal TB Free Zone and Texas:

1. You must have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI, also known as a health certificate).
2. Each animal must be officially identified via a USDA 840 tag (RFID or visual) or a Canadian AIN RFID 124 tag. There is no age or sexual status exemption for the ID requirement

3. Tuberculosis: Each animal needs either a negative tuberculosis test within 60 days prior to the date of import to Wisconsin or, if the animals originate from a currently accredited TB-free herd, individual TB tests are not required, but the accreditation number and the date of the last whole-herd TB test must be on the CVI. A whole herd TB test is not required. There is no age or sexual status exemption for the TB test requirement.

4. A brucellosis test, vaccination or statement is not required at this time

5. An import permit is not required.

6. If there is a current vesicular stomatitis diagnosis or quarantine in the state of origin, effective May 30, 2014, Wisconsin no longer requires a permit or special statements.

Cattle from Michigan’s Federal Modified Accredited (MA) Zone

These rules apply to cattle from the following Michigan counties: Alcona, Alpena,
Montmorency and Oscoda.

1. You must have a current certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI, also known as a health certificate). The CVI must include a version of the following statement: “This animal is/these animals are coming to the NANA National Show only and will return to the state of origin after the show ”

2. Each animal must be officially identified via a USDA 840 tag (RFID or visual) or a Canadian AIN RFID 124 tag. There is no age or sexual status exemption for the ID requirement

3. Tuberculosis: Each animal must have a negative individual TB test within 60 days before the date of import and originate from a herd that has had a negative whole-herd TB test for all animals one year and older within the last 12 months. The injection dates of both tests must be written clearly on both the import permit application form (see #4) and the CVI There is no age or sexual status exemption for the TB test requirement.

4. An import permit is required. This is usually done by the veterinarian for the exhibitor. You can request to receive one by email ​or fax by emailing DATCPanimalimports@wisconsin.gov​ or by calling (608) 224-4874 during regular business hours.

5. A brucellosis test, vaccination or statement is not required at this time

6. If there is a current vesicular stomatitis diagnosis or quarantine in the state of origin, effective May 30, 2014, Wisconsin no longer requires a permit or special statements.

Cattle from All Other States

1. You must have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI, also known as a health certificate).
2. Each animal must be officially identified via a USDA 840 tag (RFID or visual) or a Canadian AIN RFID 124 tag. There is no age or sexual status exemption for the ID requirement

3. Tuberculosis testing is not required at this time.

4. A brucellosis test, vaccination or statement is not required

5. An import permit is not required

6. If there is a current vesicular stomatitis diagnosis or quarantine in the state of origin, effective May 30, 2014, Wisconsin no longer requires a permit or special statements

• If you have any questions about what is needed to bring your cattle into Wisconsin contact your veterinarian or the Wisconsin Division of Animal Health (608-224-4872).

CLASSES FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL NORMANDE SHOW

BEEF

GRAND CHAMPION BEEF BULL
RESERVE CHAMPION BEEF BULL

GRAND CHAMPION BEEF FEMALE
RESERVE CHAMPION BEEF FEMALE

DAIRY

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR DAIRY 
RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR DAIRY 

GRAND CHAMPION DAIRY COW
RESERVE CHAMPION DAIRY COW

HERDSMANSHIP AWARD

SHOWMANSHIP

Rules:

• a) There will be two divisions: Dairy and Beef.
• b) There will be four age catergories determined by your age as of 9-1-2025:
  • Beginner: Age 8 and under
  • Junior: Ages 9-12
  • Senior: Ages 13-18
  • Adult: Ages 19 and over
• Showmanship classes will be held before the regular placings classes.
• Prizes will be given in the Beignner, Junior, & Senior Division for 1st & 2nd Place, Ribbons for 3rd & 4th. Ribbons will be given to the top four in the Adult Division. 
• You do not need to sign up beforehand but would appreciate it.
• You do not need to own the animal to show in the showmanship class.

This is for anyone who would like to bring Normandes to the show but feels uncomfortable with leading them into the show ring. You will be eligible for the Herdsmanship Award only, no other awards will be given. It is an opportunity to showcase your cattle tied in the barn.