What kind of animal can show in a market lamb class?
What is the judge looking for?
The market class is judged based on the animals conformation or the body of the lamb. There are two components: structure and finish. The ideal body structure of a market lamb is one with length, width and depth. Finish refers to the amount of fat cover and muscling on the body. A market lamb should have a thin layer of fat covering over their body and be muscled throughout their back leg and torso.
What are the most important parts of a market lamb?
In a sheep show the judge is very hands on, meaning that they will use their hands to feel the amount of finish on the lamb and conformation traits like the length of the loin.
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