Evaluating Holstein Cow Judging Criteria

Luke Powers from Dunn County, Wisconsin, presents the Holstein Junior 2-year-old cows, explaining his placement of the cows in the order 2-4-3-1. He details the reasons for each placement, focusing on udder quality, conformation, and overall harmony. The top cow is praised for its superior udder and conformation, while the middle and bottom cows are discussed in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. The presentation concludes with a summary of the placements.

Who is the presenter of the Holstein Junior 2 year old cows class?

• John Smith

• Luke Powers

• Emily Johnson

• Sarah Brown

What is the main reason cow 2 is placed over cow 4?

• Better walking posture

• Superior udder quality

• More depth in rib

• Taller at the withers

Which feature of cow 2's udder is highlighted as superior?

• Lower rear udder attachment

• Smoother blending fore udder attachment

• Narrow rear udder attachment

• Less venation in the fore udder

Why is cow 4 placed over cow 3?

• Higher, wider rear udder attachment

• More open rib structure

• Taller at the withers

• Cleaner about the hock

What is admitted about cow 3 in comparison to cow 4?

• Cow 3 has a smoother blending fore udder

• Cow 3 is cleaner about the hock

• Cow 3 is more open in her rib

• Cow 3 has a higher rear udder attachment

What is a key reason cow 3 is placed over cow 1?

• Cow 3 walks downhill

• Cow 3 has a swollen knee

• Cow 3 is taller at the withers

• Cow 3 has less depth in rib

What is noted about cow 1's walking posture?

• Walks uphill

• Walks downhill

• Walks sideways

• Walks with a limp

What is admitted about the cow with the cedar in her?

• Has a smoother blending fore udder

• Walks straighter on her front set of feet

• Shows more depth and openness to her rib

• Is taller at the withers

What is the final placement order of the cows?

• 1-2-3-4

• 4-3-2-1

• 2-4-3-1

• 3-1-4-2

What is the main reason the cow with the cedar is placed last?

• Lacks smoothness of body and youthful udder

• Has a swollen knee

• Walks downhill

• Is shorter at the withers