Students will be working on the iCEV NCLCA Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Livestock Breeding Systems module. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 2/12/2021. On 2/12, students may begin working on the Livestock Judging Fundamentals module, and all components will be due no later than 11:59 PM on 2/19/2021.

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Livestock Breeding Systems

Goal:

To present students with all the components of a breeding system and to provide detailed steps in creating a breeding program.

Description:

Designing a breeding program is a never-ending process— markets change, livestock change, technologies change and we change. However, this presentation outlines proven breeding programs (i.e., rotational, rotational-terminal, static cross breeding) which have withstood the test of time. It also provides information pertaining to sire and replacement female selection. This presentation will aid students in designing a system best suited for their operational needs.

Objectives:

1. To learn how to set goals for a successful breeding program.

2. To learn about choosing and weighing traits in a breeding program.

3. To learn how to determine measurements in a breeding program.

4. To learn how to devise a strategy for selecting parents in a breeding program.

Livestock Judging Fundamentals

Goal:

To gain an understanding of effective livestock evaluation techniques for beginning livestock judging students.

Description:

Ryan Rathmann, Ph.D., demonstrates effective livestock evaluation techniques for beginning livestock judging students. An explanation of the importance of livestock evaluation and its pertinence in the livestock industry, along with an examination of both market and breeding qualities of cattle, swine, sheep and goats are also discussed.

Objectives:

1. To understand the selection criteria for the four different livestock species.

2. To know how livestock judging is used in real world situations.

3. To be able to place a class of livestock based on selection criteria.