Abstract:

Livestock and horse evaluation courses are taught within Animal Science Departments across the country. These courses provide a practical approach to livestock selection based on conformation and performance records of animals. Selection criteria learned in these courses is particularly useful to graduates destined for careers in applied areas of animal science. Yet the skills learned in making and defending decisions additionally benefit all students, regardless of their chosen career.

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personality types, competitive judging, livestock evaluation, horse evaluation

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