“Sculpted” udders

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“Sculpted” udders

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Notice: how close to the ground how close to the pastern

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Yearling doe Udder well attached One functional teat per side

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Yearling doe Udder well attached One functional teat per side Reason for concern?

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Yearling doe Never freshened One functional teat per side

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Judging Protocol• Proper attire• Ring management. Consistent sorting process• Ring men• Pen Layout• Placing of animals• Dismissal of animals• Management of both small and large classes• Announcements to audience• Rule 900, Section viii, a through h• Rule 900, Section xii

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Tattoos• Judges responsibility to insure tattoos are checked, are readable and

accurate. Do it yourself or supervise.• Discuss with show officials on checking of tattoos.• May want to ask exhibitors to bring papers after each class.• Make sure all potential point earning animals are checked. 10 or less in

class, 1st & 2nd. Up to 26, top 3. Up to 51, top 4. 101, top 5.• Tattoos must be on show report.

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Oral Reasons

• Dazzle them with brilliance.• Baffle them with BS.• Accurate, concise, meaningful

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Inspections

• Animal must be at least 10 months old• Must have clear tattoos that match papers• Dehorned or polled animals cannot be

inspectedRefer to Rule 1100 of ABGA Rules &

Regulations for exact procedure.

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