Livestock Skillathon

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The purpose of the Livestock Skillathon is to provide a valuable educational experience for the youth of Clarke County.  The content of this contest provides a framework for youth to learn a variety of topics related to the production and management of a variety of livestock to include beef, sheep, swine, and goats as well as dairy production.

The contest could include any the following:

• Written test with questions concerning the dairy and livestock industry
• Identification and use of pieces of dairy and/or livestock equipment
• Identification of breeds of dairy cattle, beef cattle, goats, sheep, and hogs
• Identification of dairy products
• Identification of meat cuts
• Identification of feed stuffs

Judging Class of breeding/market animals

Participants will compete in their respective age divisions and prizes will be awarded for each division.  The divisions will include:

• Novice (9 and under)
• Junior
• Intermediate
• Senior
• Adult (over 19)

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 participants in each youth division and for overall High Score.

Contest Sponsored by Clarke County VLA