Animal Science-Dairy Judging Review Lesson

Poll

Task 1-which do you think is the BEST ONE?

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-Gain a better understanding of what makes a productive and functional dairy cow 

~ Improve observational skills

~ Learn how to present yourself in a clear manner

~ Have fun

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Why judge CATTLE?

​Ayrshire

​Characteristics

1. Medium-bodied dairy animal, reaching up to 1,200 pounds at maturity.

2. Red and White

3. Excellent udder and feet and legs

4. Free from genetic diseases!​

​Brown Swiss

​Characteristics

1. LARGE-bodied dairy animal, 1,200+ pounds at maturity

2. Light grey to brown

3. Well balanced

4. Can be used for milk or meat!​

​Guernsey

​Characteristics

1. Medium-bodied dairy animal, 1,200 pounds at maturity

2. golden or red/white color

3. Bred for utility, not looks

4. Noted for milk production that is yellow in color "golden milk"

​Holstein

​Characteristics

1. Large-bodied dairy animal, 1,200 pounds at maturity

2. black and white OR red and white

3. Bred for milk production

4. #1 milk producer in lbs

​Jersey

​Characteristics

1. Small-bodied dairy animal, 700-800 pounds at maturity

2. reddish -blackish in color, black tails

3. Udder is usually very large

4. Known for easier calving, better temperament, longevity, butter fat

​Milking Shorthorn

​Characteristics

1. medium-bodied dairy animal, up to 1200 pounds at maturity

2. red (roan) and white

3. known for calving ease

4. Used for milk and meat

Multiple Choice

Which cow is the Holstein?

Multiple Choice

Jersey

Multiple Choice

Guernsey

Multiple Choice

Milking Shorthorn

Multiple Choice

Brown Swiss

Multiple Choice

Ayrshire

Match

Matchy Matchy

Holstein

Jersey

Brown Swiss

Guernsey

Ayrshire

• Holstein

• Jersey

• Brown Swiss

• Guernsey

• Ayrshire

Multiple Choice

What is the MOST IMPORTANT physical trait for dairy cattle?

• feet and legs

• how tall they are

• how large they are

• udder

Multiple Choice

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Multiple Choice

Better Fore Udder Attachment

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Multiple Choice

Which cow in this group of Holstein's has the BEST fore-udder attachment?

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Multiple Choice

Which cow in this group of Holstein's has the WORST fore-udder attachment?

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Multiple Choice

Which cow in this group of Brown Swiss has the BEST fore-udder attachment?

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Multiple Choice

Which cow in this group of Brown Swiss has the Worst fore-udder attachment?

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Multiple Choice

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Poll

Which has the best udder

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Multiple Choice

As far as complete teat placement, median suspensory ligament, and udder capacity which animal would you place first?

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Multiple Choice

As far as complete teat placement, median suspensory ligament, and udder capacity which animal would you place first?

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Multiple Choice

As far as complete teat placement, median suspensory ligament, and udder capacity which animal would you place LAST?

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Multiple Choice

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Multiple Choice

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Multiple Choice

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Multiple Choice

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Multiple Choice

Largest Frame

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Multiple Choice

Best All Around Cow in this class

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Multiple Choice

Which order would you put them in?

• 4-3-1-2

• 4-1-2-3

• 4-2-3-1

Multiple Choice

Pick your placing.

• DABC

• BACD

• CDBA

• DCBA