Livestock Judge Terry Burks

Terry Burks – Scottsville, Kentucky

Angora & All Other Fiber Goats

Terry is a retired Professor of English Studies from Chifeng University in The People’s Republic of China.  Prior to that, he was employed by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture in the Division of Show and Fair Promotion where he served as the educational coordinator and worked as a federal livestock grader.  Terry was also the owner of Dynasty Club Lambs & Meat Goats.

Terry grew up showing Simmental cattle and was very active in the American Jr. Simmental Association.  He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in the area of Animal Science from Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Terry has judged over 1300 Junior and open livestock shows in 43 states.  Some of his shows include Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Dallas, San Angelo, Austin, Waco, The North American International, The American Royal, The National Western, The Great Western, The Cow Palace, The Dixie National, Tulsa, the Oklahoma Youth Expo, the Kansas Junior Livestock Show, The Arizona National, Aksarben, The Buckeye Livestock Expo, The Pennsylvania Youth Livestock Expo, The Pennsylvania Farm Show, The Atlantic National, The Keystone International, The Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes, The All American Angus Breeders Futurity,  The Midwest Stud Ram Sale, The JABGA National Show, The Western Hair Sheep Expo, The National Dorper Show, The Hill District Grand Stand, The Fall Classic, The Belt Buckle Bonanza and has judged State Fairs in 29 different states.  Terry has also judged numerous County, Regional and Jackpot shows across the nation.