Requirement · part of 6. ONE of six options, and three of them hide months of work

6(A). Option A, Beef Cattle

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Four parts: a visit, a feedlot or corral sketch, a cuts sketch with the USDA dual grading system, and eight terms.

What this is made of

6(A)(1). Visit a beef operation, or research one
6(A)(2). Sketch a feedlot or a corral plan
6(A)(3). Sketch the cuts of beef, and explain the grades
6(A)(4). Eight terms

Where this step comes from

Animal Science Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-29), Requirement 6(A)