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(Redirected from Livestock fair) Event where livestock are exhibited and judged on certain phenotypical breed traits
Merino ewes being judged in New South Wales

A livestock show is an event where livestock are exhibited and judged on certain phenotypical breed 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, turkeys and pigeons are also shown competitively. A livestock show may be part of an agricultural show.

References

  1. Ekarius, Carol (2008). Storey's Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle and Pigs. Storey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-60342-036-5.
  2. Ekarius, Carol (2007). Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds. Storey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-58017-667-5.

3. “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

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