NAME:_________________________________________________
DATE: _________________________________________________
Judging Breeding Heifers Worksheet
What are the steps to evaluating breeding heifers?
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Ranking of traits for breeding heifers
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2. ____________________________________________________________________
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Evaluating Soundness and Structural Correctness
When evaluating structural soundness, attention should be given to the following
areas:
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Evaluating Capacity or Volume
1. Body Width (rib shape)
Heifers should be __________________________________________________________________
2. Depth of body
When viewed from the side _______________________________________________________
3. Length of body
Heifers should be ______________________________________________
Evaluating style and Balance
Style and balance is related to how well all the pieces of the heifer fit together.
Points to consider include:
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2. ____________________________________________________________________
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Evaluating Degree of Muscling
To determine degree of muscling, evaluate the following:
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Evaluating Femininity
When evaluating femininity in heifers attention should be given to:
1. ____________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________