Livestock judging is a highly competitive experience that enhances independent decisionmaking abilities while challenging participants to process information quickly and be able to defend a position or decision. The livestock judging program consists of seniors and juniors interested in competitive livestock evaluation. Oct 28, 2014 this is the fifth article in a series from michigan state university extension discussing how animal judging benefits 4h members now and in all their future endeavors. There are numerous benefits to gain from competing on a livestock evaluation team. Any tuscarawas county 4h member who is interested in the 4h livestock judging team is welcome to join. The animals will be numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4 so they can be readily identified. Within each of these areas there are many actions and processes that must happen for an individual to formulate their ideas. The sdsu livestock judging team participates at the. Develop and describe strategies to be used for coaching the different elements of livestock judging 3.
The author is cognizant of the fact that portions of this manual will soon become outdated as selection standards change. Four steps are involved in judging animals or their carcasses. Project completion by project montana 4h montana state. Pennsylvania 4h livestock judging manual written by keith bryan and pennsylvania 4h market goat project reference manual. Informationthe judge must know the intended use of the individuals that comprise the class. The kentucky 4h livestock judging program is a valuable educational experience for kentuckys youth. It is made from careful analysis of animals and methodical measurement of their functions in comparison.
You may judge either market or breeding classes or both. Achieving skill in judging judging is making a careful analysis of animals or carcasses and measuring them against a standard that is commonly accepted as ideal. Create a list of priorities for them to use as a guide. Livestock judging helps 4hers acquire a better knowledge of livestock and develop skills in selecting good livestock, as well as learn how to identify breeds and classes of lifestock. Cattle judging is an art and talent that can only be improved by practice and the desire to want to learn more. Be sure to stay current with industry standards as you work toward your goal. Evaluate meat goats first from the ground up and then from the rump rear forward. Identify and explain the value of livestock judging. It can teach youth valuable time management skills, responsibility, and how to be competitive while demonstrating honesty, integrity, and respect. Since 1925, the first time an osu livestock judging team claimed victory at the international in chicago, osu students have earned more national championships than any other university in the country. Kansas 4h is currently working on revamping the fcs judging contest. If you handle one lamb from rear to front for finish or fleshing on the back, handle all the lambs that way.
Organize compiled livestock judging resources to create a livestock judging manual to be used by iowa agricultural teachersffa advisors and 4h leaders to. At its basic level livestock judging consists of two primary components. This manual serves as a fundraiser for the ndsu judging club. Contact terri specht, dvm, to be added to the email list or if you have any questions. Contest consists of quality judging of livestock and oral reasons.
The focus of all 4h programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The following resource is the component of the 4h animal science livestock judging program. A judging contest will consist of classes of livestock. If interested in ordering the manuals, you can go to the ndsu marketplace. It teaches you to study beef cattle so you are familiar with the basic structure of each animal you place in a class. All children face risks as they grow and develop, and most children can benefit greatly from positive interactions with caring adults. The 4h shooting sports program stands out as an example. The contests helps build animal evaluation and public speaking skills. The team has been crowned national champions and brought home the coveted bronze bull 12 times. In the course of training and competition you are given the. G four steps in judging animals a information a observation a comparison a conclusion.
Adam conover, livestock academic specialist, coordinator and advisor of the ag tech beef management program and ag tech swine management program in the department of animal science, and coach of the livestock judging team. It is identified as the research of relationship between an animals form and function. The iowa state university livestock judging team is proud to have two members on the 2020 national collegiate coaches association allamerican team. Virginia state equismartz horse judging contest 3272021 rodeo austin virtual 4hffa livestock judging contest 3272021 massachusetts ffa horse judging 452021. In breeding classes they usually are of one particular breed, sex and age group. Refer to it for information on how to handle market animals and understanding expected progeny differences. A class of livestock generally consists of four animals. Each competitive student needs this at their disposal. Congratulations to alison bueltel and maddie fugate for this accomplishment. Livestock judging is an art that resulted from long practice and study. While youth gain considerable knowledge about various aspects of livestock evaluation through their participation in this programs, the important life skills these youth learn through participating are the real hallmark of the livestock judging program. Youth livestock resources virginia cooperative extension. Livestock judging consists of carefully analyzing animals and measuring them against a standard that is commonly accepted as being ideal.
What is livestock judging livestock judging is the evaluation of an animals characteristics and making a comparison to other animals and the ideal standard of that particular class after evaluating each animal individually, a ranking is assigned to that class a typical contest class consists of four animals, these animals shall. The florida 4h livestock judging urriculum, a part of the our living world curriculum framework, includes the basic premise that judging activities provide youth with an excellent opportunity to develop communication, decision making and organizational skills, and enhance their confidence and self esteem. Livestock judging at south dakota state university offers a tradition of excellence that few universities replicate. South dakota state university livestock judging manual judging beef cattle judging meat goats judging swine judging sheep. Organize compiled livestock judging resources to create a livestock judging manual to be used by iowa agricultural teachersffa advisors and 4h leaders to prepare livestock judging teams. Livestock judging is both an academic activity and an intercollegiate competition. Beginning judges need a list of priorities for each type of class which they will evaluate. Nebraska extension institute of agriculture and natural.
Mar 31, 20 how livestock judging helps me as an agriculture attorney analytical skills public speaking skills organizational skills shortterm memorization persuasive arguments 7. Livestock judging livestock judging consists of carefully analyzing a group of animals and measuring them against a standard that is commonly accepted as being ideal. The author realizes that some coaches may not agree with some of the suggestions made in this manual. Jun 18, 2020 cass county 4h livestock program information all 4h livestock project animals must have an ear tag or and id for the animals to be exhibited at the cass county 4h achievement days. Judging beef cattle note taking presenting oral reasons is the most valuable experience you will have in livestock judging. Judging is making a careful analysis of animals or carcasses and measuring them against a standard that is commonly accepted as ideal. South dakota state university livestock judging manual. A class in a livestock judging contest consists of four animals of one particular breed, sex, and age group, such as suffolk yearling ewes, dorset ram lambs, crossbred market hogs, duroc boars, summer yearling hereford bulls, and brangus heifer calves. Livestock judging allows personal growth and development as it requires a student to think critically.
As you walk down the hallway in the animal science complex, you can find pictures of past nationally competitive judging teams. This is an optional book for older youth that builds advanced evaluation skills. It is the responsibility of the 4h member and parent to make sure that their 4h project animals are properly tagged or have an id. The author prepared this manual for anyone who is confronted with learning the fundamentals of livestock judging. Livestock judging is the visual appraisal of an animals physical traits.
Click for a hub of extension resources related to the current covid19 situation. The team will then travel the following spring and fall semester at 12 contests and complete their efforts at the national contest in louisville, ky. A livestock judging student should first enroll in as 201, introduction to livestock judging. Feb 18, 2014 pennsylvania livestock judging manual is an optional book for older youth that builds advanced evaluation skills. Livestock judging explore project guide texas youth livestock. Livestock judging is the visual appraisal of an animals physical traits, including positive and negative features. Place the class based on the volume of the important traits. Family and consumer science judging here is a list of 4h members who participated in the fcs judging contest. Leaders guide this curriculum contains a complete, easytoread outline for activities which are a mix of games, experiments, role plays or demonstrations that help to teach the basic principles and concepts of livestock judging.
The ultimate goal in judging livestock is to compare and contrast the four animals in a given class against one another, and then compare them to what is considered the ideal animal. This manual is designed to address those steps and processes. Livestock judging a typical contest class consists of four animals, these animals shall be numbered 1 through 4 animals that are loose in a pen will have numbers on the animal animals in a stanchion or haltered will be number from left to right when viewing them from behind. Market animal evaluation plays a major role in a livestock judging contest, and is. The florida 4h livestock judging urriculum, a part of the our living world curriculum framework, includes the basic premise that judging activities provide youth with an excellent opportunity to develop communication, decision making and organizational skills, and. P2289 mississippi 4h livestock judging manual sheep. Benefits of livestock judging judging instills confidence in those people who may be timid and humbles those who tend to be conceited. The 2007 team holds the alltime record for the highest team score at the american. Iowa livestock judging coaches manual iowa state university. Judgingpro livestock judging manual shipping and handling free for orders of 10 livestock manuals or more. Cuts for retail identification will be selected from the list used for the national 4h meat judging and identification contest shown on page 16. Livestock judging guide ksre bookstore kansas state university. A livestock judging contest includes classes of beef cattle, sheep, and swine.
Livestock judging is the visual appraisal of an animal s physical traits, including positive and negative features. Tools to help you train your team with our 641 classes of livestock judging, horse judging, dairy judging, and more. Livestock judging also has been defined as a study of the relationship between an animals form and function. Livestock practice contest here is a list of 4h members who participated in the livestock judging contest. This award is the highest honor in collegiate livestock judging and was awarded the individuals across the country.
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