Students will be working on the iCEV NCLCA Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Livestock Judging Fundamentals module. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 2/19/2021. On 2/19, students may begin working on the Livestock Judging: Breeding Heifer Evaluation & Breeding Heifers – 2 (Performance) modules, and all components will be due no later than 11:59 PM on 2/26/2021.
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.
Livestock Judging: Breeding Heifer Evaluation
AND
Breeding Heifers – 2 (Performance) (WITH Officials)
Goal:
To introduce the purpose of evaluation and the desired phenotypic traits of the ideal breeding heifer.
Description:
A livestock judging coach whose collegiate teams have won three championships helps students judge breeding heifers using the following five criteria: structural soundness, volume, balance, femininity and performance data. A practice class of shorthorn heifers is placed, with a polished set of collegiate oral reasons by a champion collegiate livestock judging team member. Then, students hear official placings both with and without EPD data.
Objectives:
1. To identify and list the major factors considered in breeding heifer evaluation.
2. To analyze and interpret a set of performance records.