Showmanship
Dairy Judging
Cow Parts
Breeds
Cow facts
100

Which way should you walk your animal?

Backward - facing the animal

100

When judging, should you select the animal with the best color pattern?

No

100

Which cow part hangs at the bottom of the tail?

Switch
100

What is the most common dairy breed in the US

Holstein

100

What is a female calf who has not given birth?

A heifer

200
Which direction should you walk around the ring?

Clockwise

200

True or false: the ideal cow would walk down hill.

False

200

Where is the poll located?

At the top of the head

200

What is the smallest breed?

Jersey

200

Which breed gives the most milk?

Holstein

300

How do you setup the front feet?

Square, in-line with each other

300

True or false: the udder should hang at or above the hock?

True

300

Where does a cow store milk?

Udder

300

Which breed is grey in color?

Brown Swiss

300

Name the seven breeds of dairy cows?

Ayshire, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Holstein, Jersey, Milking Shorthorn, Red & white Holstein

400

How do you setup the rear legs on a heifer?

Hind (back) leg nearest the judge posed slightly behind the other.
400

Which trait on the dairy scorecard is worth the most?

The Udder or Mammary System

400

Which part gets regularly trimmed?

Hoof

400

Which breed is considered a dual-purpose breed?

Milking Shorthorn

400

How many compartments does a cows stomach have?

Four

500

When setup, if the judge moves to the other side of the animal, what do you do?

Reset her bag legs, so her rear leg nearest the judge is back.

500

What are the four areas you evaluate when judging dairy cattle?

frame, dairy strength, feet and legs, and udder

500

Together, the chine and loin, make up the?

The back
500

Which breed has milk that's known for its distinctive gold color

Guernsey

500

What is the first milk a cow gives after giving birth?

Colostrum

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