Students will be working on the iCEV NCLCA Certification modules, the lesson plans described below are for the Livestock Judging: Market Steer Evaluation AND Market Steers – 1 (WITH Officials) modules. All components of this module must be completed by no later than 11:59 PM on 3/5/2021. On 3/5, students may begin working on the Livestock Judging: Breeding Gilt Evaluation AND Breeding Gilts – 1 (WITH Officials) modules, and all components will be due no later than 11:59 PM on 3/12/2021.

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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.

Livestock Judging: Breeding Gilt Evaluation

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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.

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.

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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.

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.