Beef & Cattle Judging
The term for fat covering on a market steer
Finish
The most popular method for identifying hogs in the ear
Ear Notching
The term for a castrated male sheep.
Wether
The process of officially placing a class and explaining it to a judge
Oral Reasons
The area between the shoulder and the loin, often checked for muscling
the Rack
Which breed of swine is known for its red color and droopy ears?
Duroc
The desired, thickest part of a market lamb's body for meat production
the leg
This term describes an animal's soundness, including hock set and shoulder angle
Structural Correctness
What does "ADG" stand for in performance records?
Average Daily Grade
In swine, this term refers to the muscularity of the ham and loin area
Muscle or Natural Thickness
A lamb with a straight line from shoulder to dock is said to have a strong what?
Topline
The term used for an animal that is too fat, often appearing "washy" or "smooth"
Overfinished
The term describes a steer with a wide, deep chest floor and a well-sprung rib cage
Volume/Capacity
What does a "well-balanced" hog possess regarding length and depth?
Correct Proportions
A lamb that appears "narrow" and "soft" is likely lacking in what?
muscle
A "cow-hocked" animal stands with its rear legs pointing where?
Inward
What is the name for intramuscular fat, often a key indicator of quality grade?
Marbling
A "tight" or "straight" shoulder in a hog often leads to poor what?
Structure/Movement
The term for removing the wool from around the tail and udder/sheath before a show
Tagging
The term for the overall aesthetic appeal of an animal
Eye Appeal