Bonus questions! Flashcards
What are the heifer classes in a dairy show?
Spring heifer calf Winter heifer calf Fall heifer calf Summer yearling heifer Spring yearling heifer Winter yearling heifer Fall yearling heifer
What are the items a judge looks for when judging a fitting and showmanship contest?
Animals Conditions cleanliness clipping grooming appearance of exhibitor leading the animal posing the animal showing the animal to best advantage poise alertness Attitude
when does the hoards dairyman contest begin?
January 10th
Where is the national 4-H dairy cattle judging contest held?
World dairy expo in madison, wisconsin
what are the three main udder supports?
skin
median suspensory ligament
lateral suspensory ligament
What are also know as the milk known veins?
subcutaneous abdominal veins
the two parts of a cows anatomy that may be twisted to one side and called “wry” are
face
tail
What are the reasons for which an animal can be taken out of from being shown in the show ring?
Blind quarter freemartin heifer permanent lameness tampering to conceal faults total blindness
if your heifer is known as a “freemartin heifer” what does that mean?
a girl is born twin to a boy and can’t reproduce
if your heifer has lameness what does this mean?
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
What direction should you and your animal be walking in the show ring?
clockwise
which side should you lead your animal in the show ring?
left side
what traits are for the frame in the PDCA scorecard?
rump, stature, front end, breed characteristics
what are examples of breed characteristics
color, shape of head, size
what are the traits for dairy character?
ribs, thighs, withers, neck, skin
