2023 Iowa State Livestock Judging Contest

An animal that "toes out" is most likely?

• Angular fronted

• Straight shoulder

• Sickle hocked

• Big footed

Which of the following is a wholesale cut of a lamb carcass?

• Side

• Leg

• Round

• Brisket

An animal that has excessive set to their hock could be described as being:

• Bow legged

• Sickle Hocked

• Pigeon toed

• Splay footed

What organ in the female reproductive tract produces the eggs?

• Cervix

• Ovaries

• Uterus

• Vulva

A steer on a “finishing diet” would most likely be consuming what % protein?

• 8%

• 12%

• 18%

• 22%

Adapting animal behavior to fit the needs of people is referred to as?

• Domestication

• Animal Production

• Livestock Evaluation

• Animal Husbandry

Marbling is also known as?

• Intramuscular fat

• Subcutaneous fat

• Seam fat

• Intermuscular fat

Which of the following factors do not affect Yield Grade in cattle?

• Dressing Percent

• Carcass Weight

• 12th rib Back Fat

• KPH

Why are weak pasterns criticized in swine?

• They indicate a light muscled animal

• They are the result of excess pressure on the animal's feet

• They tend to lead to torn dewclaws and lameness

• They indicate an over conditioned animal

The length of gestation in sheep is closest to?

• 114 days

• 150 days

• 283 days

• 336 days