Livestock Evaluation

State Livestock Judging Contest

Number of Teams: 

• Due to the capacity of the facility. This contest is capped to the 16 schools that score the highest on the screener written exam. 

Qualification statement:

• This is a state qualifying contest with the top teams advancing to the State FFA CDE Contest. The teams advancing to the state-level competition will be determined by the State FFA CDE guidelines.  

Scantron

• Judging Card Livestock (476-3) 

Location Notes: 

• Teams will assemble in F108 at the FVTC Main Building. 

• Contestants will be transported by school bus to a farm near Greenville, WI.

• Contestants must come prepared to work in adverse weather conditions since the contest will be conducted regardless of weather. Contestants are advised to bring jackets, rain gear, and adequate footwear.

Description of the Contest: 

• The placement of teams will be determined by tabulating the three highest scores of contestants from the school.  

• The contest will consist of:

1. Written Screener Exam - Individuals will have to participate in a written screener exam on livestock knowledge. This exam will consist of 50 questions worth 100 points. The exam will be taken on the Blackboard. Details for access will be given after registration. Team members will work individually. 

2. Placing Classes (Live CDE Contest) - Students will judge five livestock classes in beef, swine, and sheep. The specific classes to be judged will be dependent on classes most readily available on contest day.

3. Oral Reasons (Live CDE Contest) - Students will be required to give oral reasons on one class on the farm. Notes can be used for oral reasons, but the overall score will be lower for contestants who use notes during reasons presentation. 

Special Instructions:

• This contest has a longer run time. Do not expect to leave early in the day if you have students participating in this contest. 

• Individuals are expected to bring sharpened #2 pencils, and a clipboard free of notes and other markings. 

Please review the state FFA Career Development Events.