Dairy Cattle Evaluation

Evaluate cattle based on the qualities of the breed

The purpose of this event is to provide a competitive event for agricultural education students, emphasizing skills in dairy cattle evaluation, selection and dairy herd management. Members complete a written exam relating to the dairy industry; evaluate cattle on physical characteristics using linear classification and pedigrees; and give oral reasons explaining their placing of a class. Team members collaborate to analyze a herd record.

National Rules:

Additional Info

  • Age Range: Junior Division: Grades 6-8* || Senior Division: Grades 9-12
  • Competition Venue: State Fair
  • Contest Coordinator: Tricia Stewart - tstewart@hartfordcsd.org
    Assistants:
    Tara Taylor - ttaylor@brcsd.org
    Kim Michel - michel_k@argylecsd.org
  • NY Contest Description: This contest is run in conjunction with the Dairy Handling event. A team may consist of four members with the highest three scores counting towards the team score. The team may represent a sub-district or a single chapter and must have a coach or leadsperson. Members must wear an FFA jacket or a state or chapter FFA shirt. Participants will be expected to complete a linear evaluation; placement of four animals in six different classes; complete a dairy management quiz; complete pedigree and sire selection classes; and three sets of oral reasons on three of the classes. LINK TO DESCRIPTION

    *Junior Division — junior teams will judge six classes and only complete one set of oral reasons.
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