Animal Evaluation
Competency B6. Evaluate and select animals for reproduction according to breeding and production goals.
Description
Once you understand the basics of animal systems, anatomy and physiology, now take time to relate them to the purpose of the animal, both to fit the industry standards for production, companionship and breeding.
Resources
- Equine Anatomy (Racing Factions)
- Secretariat Movie
- Livestock Evaluation CDE Resources (MI FFA)
- Meats Evaluation CDE Resources (MI FFA)
- State Regulation of Companion Animal Breeders and Dealers
- Dairy Judging CDE (MI FFA)
- 4-H Meat Judging Online Training (Texas A&M)
- American Rabbit Breeders Association
- American Poultry Association
- American Kennel Club
- The Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc
- Steps to Judging Swine (University of Kentucky)
- History Channel’s The Butcher
- AggieMeat Example Classes (Texas A&M)
- iCEV
- Judging Card
- The Dairy Cattle Unified Scorecard
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Role Play, Demonstration, Case Study, Field Trip, Resource People, Game and Simulations, Debate