2023 UF Livestock Judging Camp

Both camps are open for ages 8yo through a senior in high school.

NEW THIS YEAR-- we have adjusted our schedule to better accommodate our two camp tracks.

This camp track is designed for students that already understand the basics of placing a class and are ready to focus on and sharpen their reasons. This track will include one and a half days of instruction and a mock contest on the 3rd day. Campers should expect to give at least 20 sets of reasons throughout the duration of camp, if participants are unwilling to give that many sets then we would encourage them to sign up for the fundamentals camp.

This camp track is designed for students that are just beginning or are in need of a better understanding of the fundamentals of livestock judging. Campers will focus mostly on placing classes, and very briefly cover reasons. This track will include one full day of instruction and a mock contest on the second day.

• 1:00 - 2:00 Registration
• 2:00 – 2:30 Welcome and Split into Camp groups
• 2:30 – 4:30 Reasons Evaluation
• 4:30 – 4:45 Divide into Small Groups
• 4:45 – 6:30 Note Taking, Basic Terminology and Reasons
• 6:30 – 7:30 Dinner
• 7:30 – 8:30 Reasons Redo

• 9:00 – 11:30 Cattle Discussion, Judge Class, and Reasons
• 11:30 – 12:30 Lunch
• 12:30 – 3:30 Sheep and Goat Discussion, Judge Class, and Reasons
• 3:30 – 6:30 Swine Discussion, Judge Class, and Reasons
• 6:30 – 7:30 Dinner
• 7:30 – 8:30 Reasons Redo and Fun Activity

• 8:00 – 3:00 Mock Contest
• 3:30 Awards and Wrap Up
  

• 8:00 - 8:45 Registration
• 8:45 -9:00 Welcome
• 9:00 - 10:00 Note Taking and Basic Terminology
• 10:00 - 11:30 Cattle Discussion and Judge Class
• 11:30-12:30 Lunch
• 12:30 – 2:30 Sheep and Goat Discussion and Judge Class
• 2:30 – 4:30 Swine Discussion and Judge Class
• 4:30 – 6:30 Basics of Reasons
• 6:30 – 7:30 Dinner
• 7:30 – 8:30 Fun Activity

• 8:00 – 3:00 Mock Contest
• 3:30 Awards and Wrap Up

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Beef Teaching Unit South, 3300 SW 23rd Terrace, Gainesville, United States