Speed Judging Contest

 Speed judging is a fun and interactive spin on livestock judging. The contest provides embedded education and immediate results.  Objectives ◉ Teach Livestock Evaluation ◉ Promote Quick Decision Making ◉ Increase Livestock Production Knowledge ◉ Create a Fun and Competitive Environment ◉ Competition with Instant Results Speed Judging

Rules  Two Livestock are presented to be evaluated at a time  Moderator asks question related to two animals ◉ Animal #1 is positioned to contestants left and animal #2 on right respectively  Students have two numbered or colored chips(blue representing 1; red representing 2)  Participants have 20 seconds to answer after the question is presented  Moderator to audience describes how the question relates to livestock production ◉ Encouraged to allow parents/adults and eliminated contestants to watch contest from the stands  Students place incorrect answer/chip in the bucket and hold the chip they believe is correct  Moderator will report the correct answer. Students with correct chip are still in the game. Students failing to answer correctly – game over

 Poker Chips  Two Buckets  Microphone and Sound System (Depending on Audience Size)  Rope of Chalk to Create Barriers for Contestants ◉ Keeps contests from getting too close to livestock  Livestock Equipment Required

Between 1 and 2, which goat is wide constructed?

Between 1 and 2, which got is more muscular from behind?

Between 1 and 2, which goat is leveler in his topline?

Between 1 and 2, which goat has more muscle behind his shoulder?

Promotional Video  HItZVU/view?usp=sharing HItZVU/view?usp=sharing  Special thank you to Mr. Scott Mauney, County Extension Agent, Palo Pinto County for the goat pictures