Quick Facts...
- Breeding heifer judging involves making decisions based on visual
observation and often is combined with individual performance traits
and/or expected progeny differences.
- Making decisions based on visual observations will help determine
which animals stay in the breeding herd (selection) and/or which sires
will be mated to which dams.
- When you have an understanding of the terms in this fact sheet, you
will be able to completely describe all of the important points of a
class of breeding heifers.
Breeding heifer judging involves making decisions based on visual observation
and often is combined with individual performance traits and/or expected
progeny differences. These decisions help determine which animals stay
in the breeding herd (selection) and/or which sires will be mated to which
dams. The terminology found below will help youth develop their livestock
vocabulary. As you look over the terms, try to picture an animal with
the characteristics described by the terminology. When you have an understanding
of these terms, you will be able to completely describe all of the important
points of a class of breeding heifers. If you are uncertain about the
exact meaning of a term or phrase, ask your coach, parent, 4-H leader,
volunteer or Colorado State University Extension agent.
Priorities for Judging Breeding Heifers
- Muscle and Volume
- Structural Correctness
- Growth (Performance)
- Balance
- Correctness of Condition
Muscle Terminology
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