Livestock Judging: Market Lamb Evaluation

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Market Lambs – 1 (WITH Officials)

Students will be working on the iCEV NCLCA Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Livestock Judging: Market Lamb Evaluation AND Market Lambs – 1 (WITH Officials) modules.

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Goal:

To introduce the purpose of evaluation and the desired phenotypic traits of the ideal market lamb.

Description:

To satisfy today’s consumer demands, successful sheep producers must market animals, which are lean and muscular. In order to stay on the leading edge of production and profitability, selection programs are essential. In the presentation, a sheep expert discusses market lamb evaluation using five criteria: growth, muscling, structural correctness, style and balance and finish.

Objectives:

1. To identify and list the major factors considered in market lamb evaluation.

2. To establish the ideal modern market lamb.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Livestock Production Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Livestock Judging: Breeding Sheep Evaluation

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Breeding Ewes – 1 (WITH Officials)

Students will be working on the iCEV NCLCA Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Livestock Judging: Breeding Sheep Evaluation AND Breeding Ewes – 1 (WITH Officials) modules.

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Goal:

To introduce the purpose of evaluation and the desired phenotypic traits of the ideal breeding sheep.

Description:

Today’s breeding sheep are selected based upon the combination of phenotype, performance records and the projected performance of the progeny. Listen and watch as these factors are explained using wool-type breeds, meat-type breeds and their performance data. The featured specialist presents a practice class in which he demonstrates major evaluative criteria: size and scale, structural correctness, muscling, volume and capacity, breed and sex characteristics and wool production. An excellent set of collegiate oral reasons is given.

Objectives:

1. To identify and list the major factors considered in breeding sheep evaluation.

2. To introduce performance records with specific reference to positive and negative numbers.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Livestock Production Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

Livestock Judging: Market Hog Evaluation

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Market Hogs – 7 (WITH Officials)

Students will be working on the iCEV NCLCA Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Livestock Judging: Market Hog Evaluation AND Market Hogs – 7 (WITH Officials) modules.

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Goal:

To introduce the purpose of evaluation and the desired phenotypic traits of the ideal market hog.

Description:

The present-day ideal market hog has a maximum amount of muscle and a minimum amount of fat. To help student judges and hog producers reach toward the ideal, the presentation discusses market hog evaluation in four instructional sections: muscling, leanness, size and scale and structural soundness. A practice class of market hogs, discussion of official placing and cuts by a swine specialist, plus a set of collegiate oral reasons also is provided.

Objectives:

1. To identify and list the major factors considered in market hog evaluation.

2. To compare the modern type with the old-fashioned type market hog, recognizing at least three advantages of the modern hog for today’s consumer.

3. To evaluate and defend the placing of a market hog class.

Assignments:

Assignments will be posted on the Livestock Production Google Classroom, under the “Assignments” topic of the “Classwork” tab. Please pay attention to all due dates, which will be posted on the assignments along with the instructions for the assignment.

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.

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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

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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.

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.

Students will be working on the iCEV NCLCA Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the External Anatomy of Livestock: Terms & Terminology module. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 2/5/2021. 

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External Anatomy of Livestock: Terms & Terminology

Goal:

To analyze the external anatomy of various livestock species.

Description:

Parts of an animal may seem to be the most basic of concepts, but a true understanding is imperative. Detailed diagrams are used to identify the external anatomy of various livestock species. Anatomical terms of location are defined along with functionality of each.

Objectives:

1. To identify the external anatomy of livestock species.

2. To analyze the functions of the external anatomy of livestock species.

3. To compare the external anatomy of livestock species.

Students will be working on the iCEV NCLCA Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Livestock Breed Identification: Swine module. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 1/27/2021. On 1/28, students will begin working on the External Anatomy of Livestock: Terms & Terminology module, and all components will be due no later than 11:59 PM on 2/5/2021.

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Livestock Breed Identification: Swine

Goal:

To provide students with the primary swine breeds, their origins, characteristics, unique facts and purposes for production.

Description:

Livestock production is one of the most important industries in the world. The Livestock Breeds Identification series takes a look at cattle, sheep, goats and swine breeds. In this presentation, students will discover valuable information regarding the types of swine raised in the world as well as their origins and characteristics. Students will also learn what important roles and purposes they have in livestock production.

Objectives:

1. To identify the breeds of swine.

2. To understand the breeds origins and characteristics.

3. To analyze the breeds importance in livestock production.

External Anatomy of Livestock: Terms & Terminology

Goal:

To analyze the external anatomy of various livestock species.

Description:

Parts of an animal may seem to be the most basic of concepts, but a true understanding is imperative. Detailed diagrams are used to identify the external anatomy of various livestock species. Anatomical terms of location are defined along with functionality of each.

Objectives:

1. To identify the external anatomy of livestock species.

2. To analyze the functions of the external anatomy of livestock species.

3. To compare the external anatomy of livestock species.

Students will be working on the iCEV NCLCA Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Livestock Breed Identification: Goats module. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 1/20/2021. On 1/21, students will begin working on the Livestock Breed Identification: Sheep module, and all components will be due no later than 11:59 PM on 1/22/2021.

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Livestock Breed Identification: Goats

Goal:

To provide students with the primary goat breeds, their origins, characteristics, unique facts and purposes for production.

Description:

Livestock production is one of the most important industries in the World. The Livestock Breeds Identification series takes a look at cattle, sheep, goats and swine breeds. In this presentation, students will discover valuable information regarding the types of goats raised in the world as well as their origins and characteristics. Students will also learn what important roles and purposes they have in livestock production.

Objectives:

1. To identify the breeds of goats.

2. To understand the breeds origins and characteristics.

3. To analyze the breeds importance in livestock production.

Livestock Breed Identification: Sheep

Goal:

To provide students with the primary sheep breeds, their origins, characteristics, unique facts and purposes for production.

Description:

Livestock production is one of the most important industries in the World. The Livestock Breeds Identification series takes a look at cattle, sheep, goats and swine breeds. In this presentation, students will discover valuable information regarding the types of sheep raised in the world as well as their origins and characteristics. Students will also learn what important roles and purposes they have in livestock production.

Objectives:

1. To identify the breeds of sheep.

2. To understand the breeds origins and characteristics.

3. To analyze the breeds importance in livestock production.

Students will be working on the iCEV NCLCA Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Livestock Breed Identification: Cattle module. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 1/14/2021. On 1/15, students will begin working on the Livestock Breed Identification: Goats module, and all components will be due no later than 11:59 PM on 1/20.

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Goal:

To provide students with the primary cattle breeds, their origins, characteristics, unique facts and purposes for production.

Description:

Livestock production is one of the most important industries in the World. The Livestock Breeds Identification series takes a look at cattle, sheep, goats and swine breeds. In this presentation, students will discover valuable information regarding the types of cattle raised in the world as well as their origins and characteristics. Students will also learn what important roles and purposes they have in livestock production.

Objectives:

1. To identify the breeds of cattle.

2. To understand the breeds origins and characteristics.

3. To analyze the breeds importance in livestock production.

Monday, September 7th:

No School – Labor Day

Tuesday, September 8th:

Students will use their Chromebooks to access the assignments on Google Classroom. They will be working on Lesson 10.3: Equine Industry Worksheet AND Key Terms (both of which will be Google Forms). They are to use the textbook chapter, “PAFNR Lesson 10.1: Beef Industry,” to help them answer the questions on both assignments; the textbook chapter is located on Google Classroom at the “Classwork” tab under the topic “Textbook Chapters”. Students MUST have BOTH assignments completed and submitted by no later than 11:59 PM on Friday, September 11th. If they have any questions, then they can email me at [email protected].

STUDENTS WILL TAKE THE LBI – TEST #1 ON THURSDAY OVER WEEKS A – C OF LIVESTOCK BREEDS.

Wednesday, September 9th:

Students will continue working on the assignments from 9/8. Students MUST have BOTH assignments completed and submitted by no later than 11:59 PM on Friday, September 11th. If they have any questions about the assignment, then please see the instructions from 9/8 or have them email me at [email protected].

STUDENTS WILL TAKE THE LBI – TEST #1 ON THURSDAY OVER WEEKS A – C OF LIVESTOCK BREEDS.

Thursday, September 10th:

Students will used their Chromebooks to access the assignment on Google Classroom. Students will be completing LBI TEST #1 (which will be a Google Form). They can use their composition books/spirals on the test, but they are not to use each other or other people’s composition books. The test MUST be completed and submitted by the END OF CLASS TODAY. Once, a student finishes the test, then they need to work on the assignments from 9/8 if they have not already finished.

Friday, September 11th:

Students will continue working on the assignments from 9/8. Students MUST have BOTH assignments completed and submitted by no later than 11:59 PM on TODAY. If they have any questions about the assignment, then please see the instructions from 9/8 or have them email me at [email protected].