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Top Performer Information

2022 Wisconsin Top Performer Application Form

Name of animal:______________________________________ Reg. #_____________________

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Owner:_____________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________

Telephone _________________________________ E-mail _________________________________

Final Score______________ Age at Classification______________ BAA of Animal ____________

Lactation Number When Classified ____________ Months in Milk when Classified___________ 305 Day (or less) Record

___________________________________________________________________________________ Age Days Milk # BF% BF# True P% True P#

__________ X 20 or 25* + __________ + __________= __________ BAA #Fat #Protein Ranking Points

Contest Rules:

1. Production records completed from January 1 to December 31, 2022. Limit of 5 applications per age

division and postmarked by FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2023.

2. All production records should be 305 days or less. 3. Cow must be classified at least GP if a 2 year old or VG if 3 year old or older. 4. Classification should be from the lactation being submitted for award. You may also submit a pedigree for classification verification if needed. For permanently scored cows, the permanent score will be used. 5. Cows must be housed in Wisconsin for the entire lactation to receive recognition. 6. This contest is for Wisconsin Holstein Association members. 7. All records will be entered on a TRUE PROTEIN BASIS. 8. *2 & 3 year olds use 20 for the multiplier; all older animals use 25 as the multiplier to obtain ranking points.

Materials to be submitted with the application form for eligibility:

1. A copy of the Official Test Sheet for the lactation being considered. 2. A copy of the registration paper as proof of registration and ownership. 3. A copy of the official BAA print out of traits provided after classification on farm or received in mail. Send entries to: WI Holstein Association, 902 8th Ave., Baraboo, WI 53913 or fax 608-356-6312 or email lauraw@wisholsteins.com