Students will be working on the iCEV NCLCA Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Livestock Judging: Breeding Gilt Evaluation AND Breeding Gilts – 1 (WITH Officials) modules. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 3/12/2021.
Livestock Judging: Breeding Gilt Evaluation
AND
Breeding Gilts – 1 (WITH Officials)
Goal:
To introduce the desired phenotypic traits, performance records and purpose of breeding gilt evaluation.
Description:
Today’s breeding gilt is kept or culled based upon the combination of phenotype, performance records and the projected performance of the progeny. A swine specialist discusses these factors, as well as structural soundness, sex characteristics, size and scale, underline, composition and performance records (EPDs). A practice class with an EPD scenario, discussion of official placings and cuts and a set of collegiate oral reasons also are provided.
Objectives:
1. To define the major factors necessary to select replacement gilts in a commercial operation.
2. To be able to analyze and interpret a set of performance records with specific reference to positive and negative numbers.
3. To evaluate and defend the placing of a breeding gilt class.