APPENDIX 351 



SCORE CARD FOR DRESSED POULTRY 



Date Exhibitor 



Entry No Breed Age . 



Average Weight Market type 



DESCRIPTION 



Any sign of poor health or diseased condition is a disqualification. 

 Lack of vigor is a serious defect. 



Counts Cuts 



Condition (40) 



Weight, perfection being the highest weight allowable 



in a given class 15 



Plumpness, a fuU plump development in all parts, 

 especially breast and thighs 15 



Color of shank and skin, acoordiug to market require- 

 ments: yellow, white, and blue usually preferred in 



the order named 10 



Killing and Dressing (40) 



Manner of sticking, or bleeding. Perfection is in the 

 throat. For beheading cut five points. For exposed 

 bleeding cut three points 10 



Manner of picking. Dry picking scores highest. For 

 scalding cut three to ten points, depending upon 

 condition 15 



Completeness of picking 10 



Cleanliness and appearance of finished carcass 5 



Packing and Package (20) 



Manner of packing — efficiency, 5 points; uniformity, 

 5 points 10 



Package, neat, substantial, and attractive 5 



Labeling or guarantee 5 



Total 100 



Final score Judge 



