LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — The Allen County Fair may be over, but judging continues for junior fair competitors.
Members of the Ohio State University meat judging team were brought in for the annual Kewpee Carcass Show at Keystone Meats to evaluate livestock exhibited at this year’s fair. Steers, hogs, goats and sheep were judged for quality, with several factors determining which animals earned top honors.
“It's all about adding that muscle to that to the animal, but with a nice blend and nice combination of of external fat. At the end of the day, it's really about how much of that carcass Are we able to sell. And of course, the one that best combines trimness and muscling to the highest degree, and in this case, for beef carcasses combined with quality is the one who's going to do best,” said Dr. Lyda Garcia, associate professor and Extension meat specialist.
Steers, hogs, goats and sheep were judged for quality, with several factors determining which animals earned top honors.
The results of the carcass show will be posted on the Allen County OSU Extension Facebook page.
