Meet our Judges
Holstein & Jersey Judge
Born and raised on a registered dairy cattle farm in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, 𝗞𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 has dedicated his life to the dairy industry. Today, he continues this legacy as the owner and operator of Queens Manor Farm in West Salem, Ohio.
In addition to producing 1,000 acres of corn, soybeans and hay, Kevin runs K & L Seed Solutions, a successful corn and soybean seed sales business. Queens Manor Farm focuses on purchasing, raising, developing and marketing high type, deep pedigreed animals of any breed.
Over the past decade, Kevin has owned and exhibited numerous All-American and All-Canadian Holsteins and Jerseys, earning multiple nominations and top honors. Notable achievements include exhibiting the Grand Champion Red and White Cow at the 2021 Canadian National Show and the Junior Champion Holstein at the 2019 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. At World Dairy Expo, he has exhibited first place Red and White senior two year olds, reserve intermediate champions, and honorable mention junior champions. Other accomplishments include intermediate champion Holsteins, reserve intermediate Red and White champions, junior champions, and reserve junior champion Holsteins at both WDE and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, as well as the 2013 and 2017 WDE Jersey junior champions.
Before owning and exhibiting his own cattle, Kevin spent ten years as a cattle fitter, traveling internationally to prepare animals for numerous exhibitors.
Kevin is of course also a respected dairy judge, with top judging experiences including:
- Wisconsin Dairy Showcase – Jersey & Red & White Show, 2022
- Northeast All Breeds Spring Show – Holstein & Jersey, 2023
- New York State Fair – Holstein, 2023
- World Dairy Expo – Jersey Associate, 2021
- Western PA Championship Show, 2023
Showmanship Judge
Julia Paulger joins us from Kyabram, VIC. Julia is a third-generation dairy farmer and grew up on the family farm, Adadale Jerseys and Holsteins in Kenilworth, QLD.
Working alongside her family from a young age, Julia became deeply involved in showing cattle, where her passion for the dairy industry was first ignited. After completing her tertiary education, Julia returned home to work with her parents, continuing to build on the family business. Over the years, Julia has travelled extensively across Australia, attending International Dairy Week, Royal Shows, and State Shows. She has prepared and presented teams of cattle for both her family and other studs. Her passion has also taken her overseas, where she has worked alongside highly regarded studs in the USA and New Zealand.
Julia was proud to be part of the first Australian team to participate in the Young Breeders School in Battice, Belgium. More recently, Julia and her fiancé Darren, relocated from Kenilworth to Kyabram, where they continue to grow and strengthen the Adadale herd.
Julia’s judging career has commenced in recent years, and appointments include the prestigious Sherri Martin Showmanship class at International Dairy Week, as well as the Youth Challenge at International Dairy Week, and the Brisbane Royal Show. Julia has also served as the official Judge of the Youth Show at the NSW State Jersey Show.
Judging Overjudge
Originally from the Netherlands and now based in Invergordon, Victoria, Kelly Bleijendaal has built a strong reputation within the dairy industry through her passion for cattle breeding and showing.
Together with her partner, Mal, Kelly owns and exhibits a select herd under the Winwood prefix, consisting primarily of Holsteins alongside a small number of Jerseys. Before settling in Australia in 2019, Kelly spent many years travelling throughout Europe and North America, working at leading dairy sales and shows and gaining valuable experience with some of the industry's most respected breeders and exhibitors.
Since purchasing their own property, Kelly and Mal have established a successful show preparation business, preparing cattle for many of Victoria’s major dairy events. Their dedication and expertise have contributed to numerous championship successes for clients across multiple breeds. The Winwood herd has also achieved significant success in the show ring, including Supreme Junior Champion at the International Dairy Week , as well as Supreme Intermediate Champion and Senior Bred and Owned honours at the Victorian Winter Fair.
Kelly’s knowledge of dairy cattle and commitment to the industry have led to a number of judging appointments across Australia. Recent appointments include the North Victoria Heifer Classic, Cobargo Show, Cobram Show, the Brown Swiss State On Farm Competition, and Showmanship judging at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
With extensive international experience, a proven record of success in the show ring, and a passion for developing both cattle and exhibitors, Kelly continues to make a valuable contribution to the Australian dairy industry.