KANSAS CITY, Missouri (November 3, 2023) – Members of the American Shorthorn Association gathered for the 2023 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Saturday, October 21^st, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. During the Awards Luncheon, the 2022-2023 show animals of the year were recognized for their accomplishments.

The 2022-2023 show season was comprised of two super national & five national shows occurring between April 2022 and March 2023. Qualifying animals exhibited at a minimum of two shows during the show season, acquiring points at each for their placings in class, division and overall.

“Recognizing our top show animals each fall allows our breeders and exhibitors the recognition they deserve for their achievements,” explains Wade Minihan, Director of Shows for the American Shorthorn Association. “Our exhibitors exceed at representing the Shorthorn breed and the type of cattle our breeders are working to produce.”

Claiming reign as the National Shorthorn Show Female of the Year was CF CSF Dream Lady 140 HC X ET shown by Miller Smith of Pendleton, Ind.

Little Cedar Currency 2146 owned by Leemon Cattle Company of Fairland, Okla., Little Cedar Cattle Company of Beaverton, Mich. and Delisle Farms of Gladwin, Mich. succeeded in being named the National Shorthorn Show Bull of the Year.

SULL Fancy Cherri 1221J ET owned by Carter Kornegay of Tulsa, Okla. claimed the title of National ShorthornPlus Show Female of the Year.

TSSC BT Limit UP 1099J ET campaigned by Schaeffer Show Cattle, Hagerstown, Ind. garnished the National ShorthornPlus Show Bull of the Year award.

More information regarding the ASA Show System, inclusive of participating shows and point distribution may be found at shorthorn.org.

Ownership provided is reflective of ownership during the awarded show season.

About ASA

The mission of the American Shorthorn Association is to serve and empower the members, protect the integrity of the herdbook and database; enhance and communicate the value of the Shorthorn breed, and expand the use of Shorthorn genetics in the U.S. beef industry. Visit www.shorthorn.org to learn more.

American Shorthorn Association | 7607 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151 | Phone 816.599.7777

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