The 2025 Ohio Beef Expo, hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA), will take place March 13 - 16 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio.
The Ohio Beef Expo is Ohio’s largest beef cattle event managed by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA), a non-profit membership organization, representing the business interests important to farm families raising cattle. It is one of the largest events held at the Ohio Expo Center with an annual attendance of over 30,000 people with over 1,500 head of cattle exhibited.
The Ohio Beef Expo hosts the largest trade show of its kind in the Midwest, a junior market animal and heifer show with over 1,000 head of cattle exhibiting and over 600 youth competing in showmanship and judging contests.
Ohio Beef Expo exhibitors and attendees come from across the Midwest. The show features indoor and outdoor trade shows, cattle shows and sales with cattle buyers from over 20 states, junior shows, and educational events.
A few changes have been made to contribute to the success of the 2025 Ohio Beef Expo.
First, to add additional value to Ohio's bred, born and raised registered steers and heifers through the Buckeye Breeder's Series (BBS) program the Ohio Beef Expo will feature a Buckeye Breeder Series-only show with a selection of the Top 5 BBS steers and heifers with separate premiums and banners.
Next, the youth judging contest has been moved to Thursday, March 13 rather than being held on Friday. This will enhance the contest and allow the contest to have its own separate awards ceremony where the Top 10 Individuals and Top 5 Teams will be recognized.
Lastly,Tuberculosis (TB) requirements for sale cattle have changed for 2025. No TB test is required if cattle originate from a TB free state. Cattle coming from the four counties of Michigan (Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Oscoda) will need a TB test. Contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614- 728-6220 for additional direction.
For more information on the Ohio Beef Expo visit www.ohiobeefexpo.com or call (614) 873-6736.
Posted: February 24, 2025