The national contest included preparing a marketing plan for cattle, preparing for an animal science exam, and solving genetics problems in addition to the traditional livestock judging portion of the contest. The contests also measure students’ ability to make decisions based on industry criteria for different livestock species, orally defending their placings, and discussing their decisions with judges. The Livestock Evaluation CDE is designed to increase students’ knowledge in the selection and evaluation of livestock. McGill, will accompany the team to Scotland, where they will judge livestock and tour farms and historic sites to learn more about agriculture overseas. Tuttle FFA’s agricultural instructor, C.L.
This year, Destyn Emerson was the high individual of the National FFA Livestock Evaluation CDE. After winning the National Western Livestock Judging Contest, the National FFA Livestock Evaluation CDE, and many other state and local contests, the team will travel to Edinburgh this June to compete. Tuttle FFA members Chyann Emerson, Destyn Emerson, Laney Harryman, and Brody Scroggins have earned the most consecutive wins on record for a high school judging team in the United States. This year, a team from Tuttle has secured the opportunity to attend the Royal Highland International Livestock Judging Contest in Scotland.
Oklahoma has an undoubtedly strong farming community and a history in National FFA livestock judging contests.
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