Example 2 of Evaluating Animals

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This is a three year old doe that has kidded twice. Triplets the first time and twins the last time. Excellent kids each time.

Evaluation

  • Extremely long and deep body. She carries a ton of meat. Actually 240 lbs at picture time.
  • Very nice wedge for kidding capacity.
  • Lots of meat in hindquarters.
  • Good width in front and rear.
  • Strong front quarters with lots of muscle.
  • Not as feminine looking for show quality, yet all of her kids have been show quality.
  • Legs set wide apart in front and rear.
  • Size of leg bone is medium.
  • Four separate teats as we prefer.
  • Has produced multiple kids every birthing season and all are large quality kids.
  • Never had problems kidding or raising kids.
  • Never sick.
  • Must trim hooves once a year.

Conclusion:

 Primary reason for selection were her massive size, long, deep and wide. Her bloodline was not well known. All of her kids have been sold each kidding season. After seeing her record for producing quality kids, she was sent out for breeding with ABGA Ennobled Magnum this year because we believe she can produce very nice show quality kids. After evaluation, she ranks very high in our keeping her in our breeding program in the future.