Advanced Study in live animal and carcass evaluation of Beef Cattle, Swine, Sheep, Meat Goats and Horses. Course will include study of genetic performance records and industry production numbers. Also, emphasis will be placed in public speaking skills and verbal defense of decisions related to evaluation.
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 #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- 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.
- Fundamentals of Livestock Selection
- Organization of Oral Reasons
- Selection and Placing Process of Livestock Judging
- Livestock Terminology
- Livestock Contest Operation
- Professionalism in a Judging Contest
- Animal Performance Testing and Records
- Lecture
- Livestock judging workouts
- Class handouts
- Livestock judging contests
- Live Animal Carcass Evaluation and Selection Manual, Boggs & Merkel
- Course Textbooks
- SCCC Livestock Judging Manual
- Various Breed and Livestock Publications
- Livestock Producers
- Livestock Shows
- Livestock Classes
- Supplemental Materials
Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include class participation, judging scores, and attendance.
- SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by class participation and comprehension of material read.
- SCCC Outcome #2 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 students applying thinking skills to new situations and new technologies.
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