AN SCI 202 - Animal Selection & Evaluation 2
2200228
University of Idaho Extension
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Course Description
By successful completion of this course, youth will learn:
- Demonstrate the basics of livestock evaluation and judging by identifying animal body parts, terms, and judging criteria
- Compare livestock industry goals and standards for beef, sheep, goat, and swine
- Implement basic livestock evaluation criteria when selecting a project animal
- Critique a class of livestock in a livestock judging setting
- Judge a class of livestock and organize notes to give oral reasons
- Examine Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) and relate their importance to livestock selection
- To apply what they've learned through a 4-H project
Course Work:
- Livestock evaluation
- Project animal selection
- Livestock judging, note taking & oral reasons
- Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs)
Project Tasks:
- Exhibition
- Interview
- Learning activities
- Presentation
- Recordbook
Course Requirements:
You need to complete The Course Hours Log to show that you have completed the required 60 hours. Please log all your activities that you do for this course. It will include doing the lessons, completing any check for understanding, working on your project/exhibit, 4-H club meetings, any learning activities you do in relation to this course and project, your time to prepare for your demonstration, your interview and completing your record book. You may find other activities not included in this list that contribute to your course.
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Prerequisites
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