Speed Judging Contest

Speed judging is a fun and interactive spin on livestock judging. The contest provides embedded education and immediate results.

Objectives◉ Teach Livestock Evaluation◉ Promote Quick Decision Making◉ Increase Livestock Production Knowledge◉ Create a Fun and Competitive Environment◉ Competition with Instant Results

Speed Judging

Rules

Two Livestock are presented to be evaluated at a time Moderator asks question related to two animals

◉ Animal #1 is positioned to contestants left and animal #2 on right respectively Students have two numbered or colored chips(blue representing 1; red

representing 2) Participants have 20 seconds to answer after the question is presented Moderator to audience describes how the question relates to livestock

production◉ Encouraged to allow parents/adults and eliminated contestants to watch

contest from the stands Students place incorrect answer/chip in the bucket and hold the chip they

believe is correct Moderator will report the correct answer. Students with correct chip are still

in the game. Students failing to answer correctly – game over

Poker Chips Two Buckets Microphone and Sound System (Depending on Audience

Size) Rope of Chalk to Create Barriers for Contestants

◉ Keeps contests from getting too close to livestock Livestock

Equipment Required

Between 1 and 2, which goat is wide constructed?

Between 1 and 2, which got is more muscular from behind?

Between 1 and 2, which goat is leveler in his topline?

Between 1 and 2, which goat has more muscle behind his shoulder?

Promotional Video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4pqS1QAbbTTdmhZQzg0VHItZVU/view?usp=sharing

Special thank you to Mr. Scott Mauney, County Extension Agent, Palo Pinto County for the goat pictures