Emphasis on live animal evaluation of Beef Cattle, Swine, Sheep, Meat Goats and Horses. Animal evaluation will include study of live animals, animal performance records, carcass grading, and oral defense of decisions made in evaluations.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The agriculture program at SCCC provides opportunities to further each student’s knowledge of and skills in agricultural operations.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #8: Show the ability to contribute to political, civic, and community responsibilities as an informed member of society
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
The student will be able to judge and evaluate beef cattle, swine, sheep, and horses.
The student will be able to estimate animal carcass traits based on live animal evaluation.
The student will be able to orally justify the reasoning for selecting the animals in a certain order.
The student will be able to use livestock production and performance records as an aid in livestock selection.
The student will increase skills in decision making, setting priorities, orally defending a decision, and public speaking.
- Beef Cattle Evaluation
- Swine Evaluation
- Sheep Evaluation
- Horse Evaluation
- Meat Goat Evaluation
- Organization of Oral Reasons
Lecture
Livestock judging workouts
Class handouts
Livestock judging contests
Live Animal Carcass Evaluation and Selection Manual, Boggs & Merkel
SCCC Livestock Judging Manual
Various Breed and Livestock Publications
Livestock Producers
Livestock Shows
Livestock Classes
SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by class participation and comprehension of material read.
SCCC Outcome 2 and Outcome 3 will be assessed and measured by oral and written reasons over livestock judging classes at contests, and workouts.
SCCC Outcome 5 will be assessed and measured by contest and workout results from live animal evaluations.
SCCC Outcome 8 will be assessed and measured by students responding to diverse situations and environments through traveling to various livestock judging competitions and workouts.
SCCC Outcome 9 will be assessed and measured by students reacting with fellow classmates, the instructor, and all people encountered during the judging experience.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.