When selecting an exhibition heifer, it is essential to take into account its structure, productivity, and maternal appearance. The ideal heifer should have a full breast, fat pockets in the head of the tail, and a square back due to fat. Moreover, the heifer should have a good rib shape, curvature in the ribs, softness in the overall skeleton, and power. The muscles should be anchored in long shape and dimensions, rather than being one-dimensional or flat. Judges emphasize that for an Oklahoma show steer to be perfect, it must possess all of these qualities.
The cow should appear in very good meat and have a productive and maternal appearance. This means that the heifer should have a good rib shape, curvature in the ribs, softness in the overall skeleton, and power. Additionally, the muscles should be anchored in long shape and dimensions.
