4-H’ers compete in livestock judging

This spring 4-H members of the Tri-River Area Livestock Judging Teams have competed in contests held across Colorado. The teams are comprised of members from Delta, Mesa and Montrose counties.

Tri-River Area Senior Livestock Judging Team, from left, Randilyn Madison, Ross LeValley, Kaitlin Nicholas and Jeananne Mosher.

Tri-River Area Junior Livestock Judging Team, left to right standing, are Jessica Craig, Lauren Davey, Justin Mosher, Shannon Davey, Clay Kimberlin and Dean Van Winkle. On front row are Morgan Miller, JD Miller and Owen Craig.

They judge pens of four animals and then defend their placings with oral reasons in front of a judge.

The species they evaluate are beef, sheep, hogs and goats.

The last contest of the year is held in Gunnison where the junior team earned reserve champion.

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