The Beef Podcast Show - #14 - From the sales ring to the commercial world: the role and impact of judging programs
Feb 21, 2023
Concerns have been raised regarding the disconnection between the sales ring and the commercial world – but, there is still some hope. In this episode, Dr. Dan Shike goes into the foundational purposes of judging programs and the way they have evolved into some kind of sport. However, he emphasizes how these programs can play a pivotal role towards the development of future livestock professionals – from developing soft skills to providing opportunities to young people interested in livestock. That’s because communication and decision-making can bridge the disconnection between the sales ring and the commercial world.
What you’ll learn:
1. Foundational objectives of judging programs
2. Developing soft skills from judging programs
3. The show ring vs. the commercial world
4. Judging programs, the evolution of a sport
5. Concern about the show ring and equal opportunities
6. Roles in breed industry and breed associations
7. Objectives, collecting data and building a future
8. Insights on feed intake and feed efficiency
Meet the guest
Dr. Dan Shike
Experience
○ Current: Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois.
Background
○ Ph.D., Ruminant Nutrition (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
○ M.Sc., Ruminant Nutrition (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
○ B.S., Animal Sciences (Kansas State University)
Hobbies: Taking my kids to livestock events; watching my kids play sports.
Favorite book, movie or TV series: Yellowstone; college sports.
Favorite quote: "You may find that making a difference for others makes the biggest difference for you" – Brian Williams
A tip for success: Surround yourself with great people.
