Animal Selection & Evaluation for breeding purposes
Competency B6. Evaluate and select animals for reproduction according to breeding and production goals.
Description
After you have evaluated the production/companion animal for its anatomy, physiology etc., use those skills to help determine if the animal is ready for breeding purposes, and if so, how well it will do with the breeding process.
Resources
- Livestock, Dairy & Horse Judging Classes
- Equine Anatomy
- Evaluating Replacement Gilts for Feet and Leg Soundness
- Secretariat Movie
- Meats Evaluation CDE (MI FFA)
- State Regulation of Companion Animal Breeders and Dealers (AVMA)
- Dairy Judging CDE (MI FFA)
- American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA)
- American Poultry Association (APA)
- American Kennel Club (AKC)
- Cat Fanciers Association (CFA)
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Demonstration, Case Study, Field Trip, Resource People, Experiment