ANSC 225Introduction to Dairy Judging

1 credit · Animal Science · Penn State

Training in the visual evaluation of dairy cattle and practice in defending decisions through oral reasons. ANSC 225 Introduction to Dairy Judging (1) Students will learn the basic concepts used in dairy cattle judging and evaluation. The Purebred Dairy Cattle Association Unified Scorecard will provide the framework for students to make decisions and enhance observation skills based on industry standards. Students will become familiar with terminology used to describe differences between cattle of the seven major dairy breeds as they judge classes of cows and heifers. They will develop communications skills by defending these evaluation decisions through oral reasons.