
A livestock show is an event where
livestock are exhibited and judged on certain
phenotypical breed
A breed is a specific group of domestic animals having homogeneous appearance (phenotype), homogeneous behavior, and/or other characteristics that distinguish it from other organisms of the same species. In literature, there exist several slig ...
traits as specified by their respective
breed standard. Species of livestock that may be shown include
pigs,
cattle,
sheep,
goats,
horses,
llamas and
alpacas.
Poultry such as
chickens,
geese,
ducks
Duck is the common name for numerous species of waterfowl in the family Anatidae. Ducks are generally smaller and shorter-necked than swans and geese, which are members of the same family. Divided among several subfamilies, they are a form t ...
,
turkeys and
pigeons are also shown competitively.
A livestock show may be part of an
agricultural show.
References
{{reflist3. “Livestock.” Livestock , San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, www.sarodeo.com/livestock.
4. ''Judging Livestock during the 1950s and 60s'', livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe50s/crops_11.html
Show
Show or The Show may refer to:
Competition, event, or artistic production
* Agricultural show, associated with agriculture and animal husbandry
* Animal show, a judged event in the hobby of animal fancy
** Cat show
** Dog show
** Horse show
** Sp ...
Poultry
Animal shows