• Learn how to judge beef cattle, sheep, hogs & goats based upon current industry standards.  Learn how to evaluate livestock using their composition of bone, muscle & fat.

• Learn how to use genetic information to aid in the selection of breeding animals.
• Learn how to make better decisions by more accurately gathering facts. This is an important skill that will help you to be more successful in school, college and in life.
• Learn how to improve your communication skills by presenting oral reasons on classes of livestock. Talking in front of people can be scary to many people, but mastering this skill will allow you to succeed in interviews (4-H projects, scholarships, job, etc.).  Being able to communicate effectively is the most important skill a person can develop for future career and college success.

The 2012 Livestock Judging Team will begin meeting again next spring.  Watch this site for details after the first of the year. 

The following Warren County 4-H members competed at the Ohio State Fair Livestock Judging Contest on July 29, 2011:

The following 4-Hers placed in the Top 20 - overall, in a species, or in oral reasons. 

Ohio 4-H Representative to National Contests 
Top 3 Teams Overall   
Top 3 Individuals Overall