Holstein UK has unveiled the judge for its 2019 National Holstein Show at UK Dairy Day.
Renown Swiss breeder Patrick Ruttimann, will be judging a leading line up of Holstein cattle at The National Holstein Show.
UK Dairy Day, taking place on Wednesday, September 11 at Telford, is one of the leading business events for the dairy industry.
The show brings together more than 300 businesses, 9,000 visitors, leading suppliers, buyers, and industry influencers for a dedicated one-day dairy event.
The Cattle Show will be a key feature of the day hosting the national shows for the Holstein, Ayrshire and Brown Swiss breeds.
Track record
Since 2010, Patrick has managed the family business in Switzerland, Ruegruet Holsteins, with his brother. The main focus of the farm is on the breeding and marketing of Holstein genetics.
In 2013, the farm was selected as a Master Breeder, a special recognition of the Swiss Holstein Association.
Patrick and the business have had around 30 years of involvement with the Swiss Holstein Association and youth organisation and Patrick has worked for over 10 years as a classifier at Holstein Switzerland.
Patrick has judged competitions all over Europe, as well as competing himself in the show ring at prestigious events.
His judging CV includes:
- DHV Junior Show, Germany;
- Schau der Besten Verden Masterrind, Germany;
- Open Junior Show Cremona, Italy;
- YMA National Calf Show, Ireland;
- Muurikki Show, Finland;
- Holstein Junior Show, Austria;
- All-Britain All-Breeds Calf Show;
- Expo Holstein Gruyere Bulle, Switzerland;
- Expo Holstein Sarine Bulle, Switzerland; and
- Expo Holstein Glane-Veveyse Bulle, Switzerland.
Patrick Ruttimann, 2019 National Holstein Show judge, said: “It is a huge honour to have been asked to judge The National Holstein Show at UK Dairy Day 2019.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to judge the best cows from across the UK, meet the breeders and see how the cows compare with their European counterparts.”
Hannah Williams, UK Dairy Day event manager added: “We are delighted to have Patrick judge our National Show.
He last cast his professional eye over our Holstein Young Breeders at the ABAB Calf Show in 2017 and with his extensive judging experience and breeding focus, we look forward to welcoming him into the show ring.
“Stall bookings will be available in June and we encourage showing competitors secure stalls early.”
