Stock judging livestock

Read our guide to stock judging and learn the specifics depending on the type of animal.

What is stock judging?

Stock judging is a skill which combines being able to compare and place livestock and explain your reasons to a judge.

It is important to know which key points to look for in each group of stock as it varies and so does the terminology.

A guide to stock judging

Good stock-judging skills are increasingly important to gain the best returns for your livestock. You need to know what to look for and to select the most appropriate animals for your end market. Find out what to look for and learn how to explain why it matters.

Find out more about the basics of stock judging

Dairy cows

From checking the longevity and angularity of the animal to the ribcage length and width, our guide will help you to stock judge dairy cows.

Stock judging: dairy cows

Finished beef and beef carcase

How to look at and assess finished beef animals and beef carcases, including the specific points to look for on the live animal and the carcase.

Stock judging: finished beef and beef carcase

Breeding ewes, finished lambs and lamb carcase

How to look at and assess breeding ewes, finished lambs and lamb carcases. It includes the important points to look for in the different groups of stock.

Stock judging: breeding ewes, finished ewes and lamb carcase

Finished pigs and pig carcase

How to look at and assess finished pigs and pig carcases, including the specific points to look for on the live animal and the carcase.

Stock judging: finished pigs and pig carcase

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