SELECTION AND EVALUATION OF BREEDING CATTLE Objectives    List selection priorities in order of importance Evaluate selection priorities of breeding cattle Understand the purpose of breeding cattle selection Breeding Cattle  Priorities  Functionality  Growth Performance  Balance and Eye Appeal  Muscle  Femininity/Masculinity Breeding Cattle  Defining Functionality  Structural Correctness  Optimal Rib Shape Design  Depth of rib  Spring and shape of rib Breeding Cattle Breeding Cattle  Defining Balance and Eye Appeal  Similar as in market steers  Proportional  Emphasis in heifers on attractiveness and and refinement through the head, neck, and shoulders Breeding Cattle Breeding Cattle  Defining Muscle  Muscle is of importance in breeding cattle but less of a priority relative to market animals  In heifers, it is important to select for cattle that are not excessive in their degree of muscling Breeding Cattle Breeding Cattle Breeding Cattle Breeding Cattle-Officials Place: 3-4-1-2 Cuts: 3-6-2 Objectives    List selection priorities in order of importance Evaluate selection priorities of breeding cattle Understand the purpose of breeding cattle selection