The VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) provides an opportunity for competition of junior members and their cattle projects, along with plenty of events for the entire family.
“Live from Louisville”
Louisville, Ky. | July 12-18, 2025
It’s spring, which means the lab is experiencing a significant increase in hair samples being submitted. Due to the abnormally high volume of hair samples being submitted, the lab is now expecting an increase in the turnaround time of hair samples being processed as well. If you are submitting a hair sample, please expect a turnaround time of 6–8 weeks instead of the normal 3–4 weeks.
Tissue, blood and semen samples are not being affected by this and are still on the normal 3–4 weeks turnaround time (unless the additional MD/DB testing is being done, then please add another week to this time).
With the busy spring sale season as well as all steers needing to be fully parent verified to be entered in the JNHE, please plan accordingly and give yourself plenty of time to get your DNA samples processed.
DNA requests can be made through MyHerd, by emailing aha@hereford.org, or by calling into customer service at (816) 842-3757
The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Board of Directors takes great pride in the caliber of judges selected to sift the prestigious Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) each summer. To read the full bios of each judge who will be evaluating during “Live from Louisville”, follow the link below.
The National Junior Hereford Association’s (NJHA) mission is to create and promote enthusiasm for the Hereford breed while providing opportunities through education and teamwork, thus ensuring a brighter future for youth and the cattle industry.
Registration Deadline: June 1
The NJHA is an organization devoted to the development of outstanding leadership potential and motivation to seek advanced education. Striving to provide the foundation upon which interested youth can build their future in the agriculture industry, the NJHA offers various awards to its membership.
"Live from Louisville"
Louisville, Ky.
July 12-18, 2025
