Students will be working on the iCEV NCLCA Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Livestock Judging: Breeding Heifer Evaluation & Breeding Heifers – 2 (Performance) modules. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 2/26/2021. On 2/26, students may begin working on the Livestock Judging: Market Steer Evaluation AND Market Steers – 1 (WITH Officials) modules, and all components will be due no later than 11:59 PM on 3/5/2021.
Livestock Judging: Breeding Heifer Evaluation
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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.
Livestock Judging: Market Steer Evaluation
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Market Steers – 1 (WITH Officials)
Goal:
To introduce the purpose of evaluation and the desired phenotypic traits of the idea market steer.
Description:
Important evaluative criteria for market steers are demonstrated including: muscling— illustrated using steers and special effects; correctness of finish— contrasts two steers while discussing the 12th rib, brisket, flank, cod, pin area and bone area; balance— at rest and in motion, structural correctness demonstrated using steers with various defects-sickle hocked, straight shouldered, toed-out, straightness of knee, post legged, restricted stride, steep/short pastern, stiff in hock, knock kneed, splay footed, bow legged, small outside toe, cow hocked and coarse open shoulder and correctness of weight— covers substance, acceptability for the industry, ideal weight and dressing percent. A practice class of market steers is placed by a national champion collegiate livestock judging team member (includes an outstanding set of oral reasons); then, official placings, cuts and reasons are presented.
Objectives:
1. To identify and list the major factors considered in market steer evaluation.
2. To establish the ideal modern market steer, identifying three goals important for consumer preference.
3. To evaluate and defend the placing of a market steer class.