Sheep
Highest ranked trait for market lambs
Muscling
This is the degree of finish on a beef animal
Fat
A pig should reach its full market weight by this month of age
6 months or less
Duroc
Max amount of points youre able to get for oral reasons
50
This is the ideal market weight of a lamb in todays meat market
110-140 pounds
This composite breed is known for it maternal abilities as well as high marbling and easy keeping. It is one of the most popular breeds in the midwest among cow/calf operations
Baldie
At which view will the most structural correctness issues be noticed
Rear
Breed of cattle often referred to as "Oreos"
Belted galloway
Numbers that help your figure out your places and scores
cuts
This refers to the scrapies susceptibility in a sheep flock
Codon 171
Balance
This docile breed of pig is black with a white belt and is known for its dual purpose within the swine industry
Hampshire
Which black-faced breed of sheep is of highest carcass quality
Hampshire
To give a good set of oral reasons, which species would you need to touch to make your best judgement.
sheep
Refers to aging sheep based on number of teeth they have
Mouthing
A steer with rear legs angled forward and under them would be referred to as what
Sickle hocked
This low EPD indicates a hog is leaner than a hog with a higher number
Backfat thickness
This pig is black with 6 white points and erect ear set
Berkshire
A class for which data is provided is known as a ___________ class
performance
Market sheep are handled at which part of their body to determine amount of muscle and finish
The rack
When selecting a breeding heifer, this is first level of importance
Structural Correctness or Soundness
Length, width and depth of a barrow are the three dimensions of this trait
Volume
Which medium wool white face sheep is known for breeding out of season
Dorset
Judging a class with 8 animals would be considered this type of class
keep/cull