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Update: Shorthorn Junior National & New World Screwworm Protocols
We want to address the recent news regarding the New World screwworm in Texas and assure all exhibitors that the Shorthorn Junior National will still be held in Abilene, Texas, as planned. There are no plans to…
Read MoreFeatured on American Rancher: Shorthorn’s Premier Spring Sales
The January 2026 episode of American Rancher showcases Shorthorn breeders whose programs are shaping the future of profitable commercial cattle production. On this page, explore each breeder’s program, watch their American Rancher video feature, and find upcoming sale and…
Read MoreAmerican Shorthorn Association Announces National Show Animals of the Year
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (May 5, 2025) – The American Shorthorn Association announces the 2024-20245 National Show Animals of the Year. Awards will be presented to owners during the 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on…
Read MoreA Further Evaluation of Cow Productivity Index
Written by: Matt Woolfolk, ASA Director of Performance Programs Hopefully, by the time this issue reaches your inbox, you have seen the changes to our selection index offering implemented in Digital Beef. If it’s your…
Read MoreUpdates to the ASA Selection Indexes
written by Matt Woolfolk, ASA Director of Performance Programs “When the winds of change blow, some people build walls. Others build windmills.” -Chinese proverb The winds of change are blowing in the realm of Shorthorn…
Read MoreIntern Farewell
Elizabeth Crumm As I reflect on my time here at Shorthorn, all I can is wow! I had an incredible summer with the American Shorthorn Association, being able to learn all the behind scenes like…
Read MoreThe Interns Reflect
Elizabeth Crumm Registration Intern 2024 As the Registrations Intern, my primary responsibilities for the week were coordinating and overseeing the cattle check in process. During the show I recorded the placings and posted results on Facebook. Of course, I helped everywhere I…
Read MoreThe Interns Take On a 16 Hour Roadtrip!
Kassidy Schumann – Communications Intern As exhibitors from around the country gear up for a long haul tell us what you do to pass time on long road trips. I sleep on roadtrips… a lot!…
Read MoreMeet The Interns
Hello, We are your interns for the summer! We look forward to meeting each of you and encourage you to follow along to see the summer shenanigans we get into! Read below to learn more…
Read MoreAmerican Shorthorn Association Announces National Show Animals of the Year
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (May 15, 2024) – The American Shorthorn Association announces the 2023-2024 National Show Animals of the Year. Awards will be presented to owners during the 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on…
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