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Introduction     Structural Correctness     Body Composition     Volume & Capacity     Style, Balance & Eye Appeal     Breed & General Characteristics     Performance Data & EPDs     Review     Assessment
 

Introduction to Breeding Sheep Evaluation

This module will provide students with the information necessary to learn breeding sheep evaluation. The first step will be to introduce selection criteria. Each criterion will be described in detail with pictures and/or video of desirable and undesirable traits. Additionally, terms related to sheep production will also be included.

 

 

 

Areas of Study in Module 2:

Introduction 1 section  
Evaluate Structural Correctness of Skeleton section  
Determine Body Composition sections  
Assess Volume and Capacity section  
Identify Style, Balance and Eye Appeal sections  
Ascertain Breed and Gender Characteristics sections  
Consider Performance Data and Expected Progeny Differences sections  
Review 1 section  
Assesment 1 section  

Time Frame for Completion: 1 hour and 45 minutes

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