Dairy Judging Quizbowl

what is used as the reference point to determine the height of the udder floor

hock

what is the part of a cow’s anatomy that may be twisted to one side and called “wry”

face and tail

what are the main udder supports

median suspensory ligament, lateral suspensory ligament, and skin

what is the major support of the udder that divides it in half when viewed from the rear

median suspensory ligament

what are the subcutaneous abdominal veins also called

milk veins

how many points and traits in priority order are Frame Dairy Cow scorecard category

15, rump, front end, back/loin, stature, breed characteristics

how many points and traits in priority order of Dairy Strength Dairy cow scorecard category

25, ribs, chest, barrel, thighs, neck, withers, skin

how many points and traits in priority order of Feet and Legs Dairy Cow scorecard category

20, movement, rearlegs-side view, rear legs-rear view, feet, thurl position, hocks, bone, pasterns

how many points and traits in priority order of Udder Dairy Cow scorecard category

40, Udder depth, rear udder, teat placement, udder cleft, fore udder, teats, udder balance and texture

how many points is frame on dairy heifer scorecard

40

how many points is dairy strength on dairy heifer scorecard

20

how many points is feet and legs on the dairy heifer scorecard

30

how many points is body capacity on the dairy heifer scorecard

10

what contest consists of 5 picture classes beginning with the Jan 10 issue each year

Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest

where are the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest and the National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging contest held

World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin

how many animals are in a class in a 4-H dairy judging contest

four

where is the All-American Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held

All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

where is the NAILE Invitational Youth Dairy Judging Contest held

North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky

What are the individual heifer classes in a dairy show

summer heifer calf, spring heifer calf, winter heifer calf, fall heifer calf, summer yearling heifer, spring yearling heifer, winter yearling heifer, fall yearling heifer

what direction should the parading circle before the jedge move when exhibiting a dairy animal

clockwise

one should lead a dairy animal from what side

left

examples of slight discriminations on PDCA Showmanship Evaluation card for Exhibitor

• Inappropriate halter (beef, nylon, rope)

• Lead strap tightly looped

• Failure to enter the ring walking forward at a smooth, efficient pace

• Has stiff outstretched arm • Has poor posture – either overly stiff or slumped, sloppy

• Improper head carriage, animal’s nose is too high

• Calf’s head is not turned slightly toward judge when hide is felt

• Stepping on or kicking at the animal’s front feet. (Note that a slight touch to move animal’s front feet is allowed and should not be discriminated against)

• Inappropriate size of calf for competitor

examples of slight discriminations on PDCA Showmanship Evaluation card for animal

• Minor instances of animal not handled well

• Is not alert

• Muzzle is not wiped clean

• Switch is not brushed and fluffed

• Clipping lines not properly blended

Examples of Moderate Discriminations on PDCA showmanship scorecard Exhibitor

• Not wearing white clothing or show-approved professional attire

• Inappropriate or unprofessional attire that draws attention to the exhibitor • Wearing clothing with farm or commercial advertising/logos

• Does not know birth date, fresh date, breeding date, due date

• Unable to recognize type faults of the animal*

• Halter not fitting or put together properly

• Holding the halter in the right hand

• Holding the lead strap too far from the halter

• Has fingers in ring of the halter

• Failure to hold throat when needed

• Improper head carriage, animal’s head held too low

• Unable to show animal to best advantage

• Slow response to judge or ring official • Inattentiveness

• Watching the judge too intently

• Over-showing •

Leading too slowly

• Has elbow or hands up

• Is too far to outside or inside of ring

• Incorrect spacing to the animal in front when on parade

• Sidesteps when leading calf

• Doesn’t turn and walk forward quickly into line

• Failure to stop and set up your animal appropriately at the judge’s request. (Heifers: place rear leg nearest the judge back, Cows: place rear leg nearest the judge forward)

• Front legs not squarely positioned

• Does not keep animal straight from head to tail in lineup

• Crowding or bumping other animals when pulled in line

• Leaving extra space in line •

Failure to maintain a straight lineup •

Moves excessively in line •

Unable to back up animal

• Chewing gum

Examples of Moderate Discriminations on PDCA showmanship scorecard Animal

• Legs not clipped

• Dirt/dust in hair coat

• Dirt/wax in ears

• Feet not cleaned

• Excessive use of hair sprays, powder and other fitting products

• Clipping too early; hair appears too long

• Incomplete clipping

• Excessive clipping

Examples of Severe Discriminations on PDCA showmanship scorecard for exhibitor

• Lead strap looped & fastened

• Striking the animal

• Positioning animal’s rear legs by stepping on rear feet

• Fusses with or moves calf to the extreme

• Minor instances of unsportsmanlike conduct

• Is late to class

• Wearing inappropriate shoes

• Chewing tobacco

• Carries or talks on a cell phone

Examples of Severe Discriminations on PDCA showmanship scorecard for animal

animal causing disturbances to others

what are examples of disqualifications for showmanship

-violations of PDCA show ring code of ethics

-unsportsmanlike conduct

-repeated striking of the animal

what is the recommendation for evaluation of the topline

• is groomed

• does not distract from the animal’s overall appearance

  • conforms to the guidelines of the PDCA Show Ring Code of Ethics

According to Show ethics, a dairy animal can be disqualified from being shown in the show ring for what reasons

• blind quarter

• permanent lameness

• total blindness

• freemartin heifer

• tampering to conceal faults

who was the first state to make tampering with show cows a crime

Ohio

what is the excellent classification score for Brown Swiss

90-95

very good in brown swiss classification

85-89

good plus in brown swiss classification

80-84

good in brown swiss classification

75-79

fair in brown swiss classification

65-74

poor in brown swiss classification

60-64

excellent in holstein classification

90-97

very good in holstein classification

85-89

good plus in holstein classification

80-84

good in holstein classification

75-79

fair in holstein classification

65-74

poor in hostein classification

50-64

Excellent in Jersey classification

90+

Very good in jersey classification

80-89

desirable in jersey classification

70-79

acceptable in jersey classification

60-69

poor in jersey classification

50-59

what three core pillars does the youth for the quality care of animals assurance program focus on

• food safety

• animal well-being

• character development