FFA Poultry Judging Practice Test

When evaluating broiler breeders for future meat production, finish is not considered a key selection criterion. In poultry judging, finish refers to the degree of fat cover, which is more relevant in assessing the carcass quality of ready-to-market chickens rather than focusing on breeding stock. Breeding stock should primarily be assessed based on traits that directly impact growth rate, meat yield, and overall health of the offspring.

Blindness in one eye or both eyes, length of muscling in the breast, and depth of muscling in the breast are all crucial factors to consider. Vision issues in birds can significantly affect their feeding behavior and overall productivity. Length and depth of muscling are important indicators of the potential meat yield from the offspring, making these measurements essential in determining the suitability of a breeder for meat production.

Thus, while finish is important for market birds, it does not play a role in the selection of broiler breeders where the focus is on genetic attributes that can improve meat quality in future generations.