Dairy Cattle

Example of Linear Evaluation

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The following is an example of marking your score sheet when completing the linear evaluation of a cow.

After viewing the cow you have observed the following:

Form

• Stature: Intermediate (55")
• Strength: Very Strong
• Body Depth: Shallow to Intermediate
• Dairy Form: Open

Rump

• Rump Angle: Pins slightly higher than hooks
• Rump Width: Intermediate (4.5")

Legs and Feet

• Side View: Nearly straight in hock
• Foot Angle: Intermediate angle (45 degrees)

Udder

• Fore Udder Attachment: Loose attachment
• Rear Udder Height: Intermediate to low
• Rear Udder Width: Narrow
• Udder Cleft: Weak
• Udder Depth: Udder floor at point of hocks

Teats

• Front Teat Placement: Placement on inside of quater
• Teat Length: Short

Given these obversations, you should mark the score sheet as illustrated below.  Refer to the National FFA CDE handbook page 120 for scoring guide.