Showing Dairy Cattle

How many different breeds of dairy cows are there?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which breed of dairy animals is most common in the United States?

• Jersey

• Holstein

• Brown Swiss

• Guernsey

It is important to pick a fair animal that is appropriately sized for the person showing it. This means it should not be too big or too small for the showman.

• False

• True

Your fair animal should be competitively sized in her class. Be sure to pick an animal that is born at the __________ of a class range.

• beginning

• middle

• end

Show supplies are an investment, but with proper care, they should last _________ years.

• one

• two

• several

When working with your animal, always remain _______ and _______ so you don't startle your heifer.

• loud

• calm

• gentle

• nervous

Proper footwear is a must when showing livestock. Which of the following are unacceptable? Check all that apply.

• flip flops

• crocs

• work boots

• bare feet

• sandals

The best time to train an animal is when it is _______ and can be easily handled.

• old

• young

• first born

What type of halter is best for the show ring?

• nylon

• leather

• rope

Your show halter should fit your animal well. It is important that the noseband is evenly positioned to fit across the bridge of your heifer's nose. This means it should be midway between your heifer's eyes and the top of the ___________.

• ear

• jaw

• nostrils