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<blockquote data-quote="Keren" data-source="post: 415255" data-attributes="member: 3195"><p>Moocow and Cowgirl hit the nail on the head. I dont mind what 'type' of animals a judge is looking for. We breed a very specific 'type' and obviously not every judge is going to like that 'type'. I dont mind what 'type' of animals a judge is looking for, as long as he is CONSISTENT. By that I mean, if he is selecting females looking primarily at fertility, femininity etc then stick to that; conversely if he is looking for very beefy females that would make good steers, then consistently pick out those animals - dont chop and change. I have seen many judges pick out very different animals as they go through the classes, and ultimately they create a very difficult situation for themselves when they get to their champion lineup and they have four animals of completely different types. Decide what traits you believe are most important, and keep the same amount of weighting on those traits ie take three main groups of traits structure, reproductive ability and meat characteristics, if you think the emphasis should be (just a random example) 50%:25%:25% then keep it this way; dont place an animal in the first class because of its structure and then place an animal in the next class by its meat characteristics.</p><p></p><p>The other thing that really gets my respect (or disrespect) is a confident, concise explanation of your reasons. If a judge can clearly and logically explain to the exhibitors and audience why 1st placed over 2nd, 2nd over 3rd and so on, it doesnt matter where you have put them.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and remember: a lot of breeders will come to the show to judge the judge - your job is to judge the cattle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Keren, post: 415255, member: 3195"] Moocow and Cowgirl hit the nail on the head. I dont mind what 'type' of animals a judge is looking for. We breed a very specific 'type' and obviously not every judge is going to like that 'type'. I dont mind what 'type' of animals a judge is looking for, as long as he is CONSISTENT. By that I mean, if he is selecting females looking primarily at fertility, femininity etc then stick to that; conversely if he is looking for very beefy females that would make good steers, then consistently pick out those animals - dont chop and change. I have seen many judges pick out very different animals as they go through the classes, and ultimately they create a very difficult situation for themselves when they get to their champion lineup and they have four animals of completely different types. Decide what traits you believe are most important, and keep the same amount of weighting on those traits ie take three main groups of traits structure, reproductive ability and meat characteristics, if you think the emphasis should be (just a random example) 50%:25%:25% then keep it this way; dont place an animal in the first class because of its structure and then place an animal in the next class by its meat characteristics. The other thing that really gets my respect (or disrespect) is a confident, concise explanation of your reasons. If a judge can clearly and logically explain to the exhibitors and audience why 1st placed over 2nd, 2nd over 3rd and so on, it doesnt matter where you have put them. Good luck and remember: a lot of breeders will come to the show to judge the judge - your job is to judge the cattle. [/QUOTE]
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