Cattle judging is the process of judging a series of cattle and pronouncing a first-, second- and third-place animal based on each animal's individual traits compared to that of the others. Most cattle judging occurs in show rings at
agricultural show
An agricultural show is a public event exhibiting the equipment, animals, sports and recreation associated with agriculture and animal husbandry. The largest comprise a livestock show (a judged event or display in which breeding stock is exhibit ...
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livestock show
A livestock show is an event where livestock are exhibited and judged on certain phenotypical breed traits as specified by their respective breed standard. Species of livestock that may be shown include pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, llam ...
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Judgments on cattle are ultimately based on which animal is worth the most
profit.
There are many fine points to cattle judging. In a
beef animal, for example, it is desirable to have a large animal with
muscle development.
See also
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Livestock show
A livestock show is an event where livestock are exhibited and judged on certain phenotypical breed traits as specified by their respective breed standard. Species of livestock that may be shown include pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, llam ...
External links
Judging Etiquette (University of Missouri)University of Kentucky Agripedia entry on livestock judgingSample Cattle Judging Classes at LivestockJudging.com
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Cattle
Animal shows