Cattle judging

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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 shows and livestock shows. [1]

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Judgments on cattle are ultimately based on which animal is worth the most profit. [2] [ page needed ]

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. [2] [ page needed ]

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Judging Red Poll heifers

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References

  1. Lipsey, Jerry. "Livestock Judging Techniques". University of Missouri. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  2. 1 2 Thompson, Edmund Harry (1919). Judging Beef Cattle. U.S. Department of Agriculture.