On Tuesday I went to Laura's farm I got to talk to her a little with my mom about her farm and her animals. Then she showed me her horses and I pet them wall I waited for her to change her shoes. Then the lady that was doing the ultrasound showed up so we went to go see the cows. When we got to the cows the ultrasound lady was setting up her equipment. Then Laura put her cows in a long hall pen so they where in line for there ultrasound. I brushed a few cows wall they waited for there turn. When they where in the cage getting ultrasounds there backs where shaved in certain places. Then she put hot wax on there back then she put a long black thing on there backs and the sound waves showed what there ribs looked like is and there fat. then i helped then with the cows then i went back up to pet the horses and then I went home.
Tuesday March 31
I went to Julie Boggs house. I talked to her about her cows and to learn a little about what she does to take care of them. Then she took me outside to her barn and showed me what she does to feed the cattle. Then she showed me which cows have special diets and what their diets consist of. She also showed me some cows that were in special pens because they were new to the farm, newly born, or young mothers. And were not allowed to be exposed to the other cows because they might have infections or a disease. After that she showed me the new four-day-old calf she had on her farm and I got to touch and and play with it. Then after that we went back inside and talked a little more about cows and her animals.
1. Why participate in Fitting and Showing contests? (sentence 1)
A. Because it creates more interest in and a better knowledge of the proper ways to fit, train, and show animals.
2. Why do youth display their livestock? (sentence 2)
A. It helps management skills and self-confidence.
3. How do these contests help showcase for livestock? (sentence 3)
A. Because the contest are public.
4. How does this publication help youth? (sentence 4)
A. This publication provides youth with a general guideline of what will be expected
of them and their animals.
GENERAL POLICY:
1. Why do some jobs require adult help? (sentence 5)
A. Some tasks require adult help and supervision because they need help.
2. Why should Exhibitors be clean and neatly? (sentence 6)
A. To be respectful and poise.
3. What are the local dress code requirements? (sentence 7)
A. Colored cloths are often more practical then white, clothing should reflect a
positive image,
4. How does jugging work? (sentence 8)
A. Show personnel should provide judges with a set of rules that apply to that show,
The judge should give a reason for the placing,
When possible allow judges to discuss their expectation of contestants in an orientation session.
GENERAL RULES FOR PREPARING BEEF ANIMALS:
1. What is the overall objective in preparing beef animals for show? (sentence 9)
A. Make the animal look attractive, to enhance it positive attributes and make defects less.
2. What are some things to do to prepare for shows. (sentence 10)
A. Halter-break and train the animal well in advance to the show,
trim and clean the hooves before the show and keep clean.
3. What is the animals conditions in fitting? (sentence 4) page.2
A. To be healthy and to be the proper weight.
4. Why wash the cattle before shows? (sentence 5)
A. Because cleanliness is very important.
5. What does polled mean? sentence? (sentence 6)
A. De horned.
6. How do you clean up a steers tail? (sentence 8)
A. Clip the tail head to suite the animal but blend it as smoothly as
possible with the top line.
7. How do you know what type of hair grooming to use? (sentence 10) page.3
A. Depends on the type and amount of hair on the individual animals.
8. Why do you show with a dry hair coat? (sentence 11)
A. Contestants using to much oil or coat dressing will be marked down.
The judge's hand should not become oily when handling the animal.
RULES FOR SHOWING BEEF CATTLE:
1. Be prompt when called to the show ring.
2. What are some of rules of halter use? (sentence 3)
A.
1) The lead strap on the show halter should come out the left
side and be long enough to enable you to control the animal but not
drag on the ground.
2) Dont coil the lead strap around your hand.
3. What are some proper ways to look wall in the ring? (sentence 3)
A. Know where the judge is at all times.
but remember you primary responsibility is to present the animal properly
and keep in under control.
4. What is good posture for the animal? (sentence 4)
A. Make shure the animals feet are squarely under the body keep
the back level and the head up.
5. What are some methods when moving cattle? (sentence 6)
A. All movements should be for a purpose and as inconspicuous as possible.
6. Why is the leading of the animal important? (sentence 8)
A. When leading the animal hold the lead strap in the right hand and the show stick in the left.
7. Whats the proper way to move beef cattle? (sentence 9)
A. A. If the line is long, lead forward, turn, and come back
through the spot vacated
