Evaluation should include

• defining terms used in livestock evaluation
• classifying livestock according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grading system
• assessing breeding livestock
• presenting reasons for selection.

Teacher Resources:

• Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE), Virginia FFA
• Poultry Evaluation CDE, Virginia FFA
• Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management CDE, Virginia FFA

Process/Skill Questions:

• Who is most qualified to evaluate livestock?
• How are breeding livestock evaluated?
• How does this course prepare an individual for the FFA livestock, poultry, and dairy career development events (CDEs)?