The sheep are also from the UMC flock. Top of Page 3. Dairy showmanship is different from other livestock types because the must walk backwards in the ring while being judged. New PCDA rules allow the exhibitor to walk forward when not being evaluated. A dairy show person uses only the show halter to control the animal.
Judges look for an alert animal that moves at a slow, steady, and deliberate pace.
With a goal to display the animal at its best, cleanliness, hair coat condition, and clipping are also evaluated. We thank the Northwest Experiment Station for providing the calves. Top of Page 4. There is a little more work that goes into grooming for a beef showmanship contest. The animals are brought off the range and introduced to civilization through halter breaking, washing, combing and blocking.