Mark That Card: Heifer Class Results

Heifers Official Results Provided by, Brad Bennett, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2-3-1-4   Cuts: 4-2-6 I like the Shorthorn Plus heifers 2-3-1-4. Quality certainly runs deep in this set, but it’s not hard to latch onto the brood cow look in the roan heifer to win. She’s by far the boldest ribbed, most maternal heifer in class whose […]

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Mark That Card: Performance Hereford Heifers Results

Performance Hereford Heifer Official Results Provided by, Chris Mullinix, Kansas State University First, let us start by saying this is one of the more difficult picture classes you may ever see.  We think there is logical justification for many placings.  However, we do find it important to look at the performance information available and be mindful of […]

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Mark That Card: Breeding Ewe Class Results

Breeding Ewes Official Results Provided by, Ben Williams, Hutchinson Community College 1-3-4-2   Cuts: 2-2-5 My ranking of the wether dams is 1342. I initially find a challenging, yet incredibly high quality trio of sheep with unique production strengths. Ultimately, I land on the overwhelming presence and look of 1 to win. The sheep who is the […]

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Mark That Card: Breeding Does Class Results

  Breeding Does Official Results Provided by, Brant Poe, Texas A&M University 1-3-2-4   Cuts: 2-5-2 I like the breeding does 1324. There’s definitely an elite pair of powerful brood doe prospects, but I personally lean towards the extra look and extension of the painted doe to win. This big footed, flat shouldered female is neater chested […]

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Mark That Card: Gelbvieh Bulls Judging Class

  Below is additional information to help you in placing the class. Scroll to the bottom for the official class results.       Gelbvieh Bulls Official Results Provided by, Brandon Callis, Redlands Community College 3-2-4-1   Cuts: 3-5-3 I place the class of Gelbvieh bulls 3241. Finding a top pair of higher quality bulls; 3’s added muscle […]

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Don’t Fear The Fleece :: Wool Judging Tips

by Aaron Jennings, Wool Judging Coach at Texas Tech University The collegiate wool judging season will kick off in January with the National Western Stock Show Wool Judging Contest. This is a contest steeped in tradition and a key facet of the national championship. The season will continue with contests at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo […]

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