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NEW BRED & OWNED OWNERSHIP RULE
effective March 2027 Bred and Owned Exhibition Rule: To be eligible to exhibit in the Bred and Owned classification, the junior exhibitor must be the recognized breeder of the animal. The following conditions must be…
NEW JUNIOR OWNERSHIP RULE
rule takes effect March 2027 Sibling Multi-Ownership Rule Multiple ownership of an animal is permitted only between eligible sibling junior members. This option is intended to provide flexibility for families with multiple junior members while…
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…
Featured 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…
American 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…
A 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…
Updates 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…
Intern 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…
The 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…
The 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!…