Judging pigs at livestock shows — here’s what to know
Because pigs are either entering the breeding or the meat market, there are a few differences in judging pigs based on market hogs or breeding stock.
Because pigs are either entering the breeding or the meat market, there are a few differences in judging pigs based on market hogs or breeding stock.
One of my favorite barns to hang out in during livestock shows is the goat barn! Goats are so silly and fun, they come in so many shapes and sizes, and they always have big personalities. No two goats may look and act alike, but we can judge all dairy goats the same way. For […]
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Matt Henkes learned how to do judge dairy cows in college, and he now works and judges some of the best of the best.
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