Oregon State Fair adds new features to lineup

Tucked away in the northeast corner of the Oregon State Fairgrounds is the Beef Barn. 

Here, during the state fair, cattle will be judged on muscle volume and shape, breed character and attractiveness.

It’s one of many judging events for animals that fairgoers can sometimes overlook.

Darrell Hansen, open beef superintendent at the fair, compared the beef to a typical dog show, but with 9- or 10-year-olds walking around with half-ton animals. 

Like show dogs,…