Check the Facts Conquering your next show

The new show season is upon us, and many of you will be headed to the first show of the season, if you haven’t already. Follow these tips for success for your shows!

• Enter early! Avoid misery during check-in by confirming your entries at submission time. A headache at checkin is no fun for any party. Check animal details, particularly registration numbers, before submitting entries. Should you notice an error prior to the show, contact ASA staff ASAP.

• Send stalling requests with entries and/or or to ASA staff. Think of stalling assignments as one big puzzle. Each puzzle piece is a different size, and there may only be one perfect match for each piece. The sooner we know specific requests, the better your chances are that we can accommodate requests.

• Remember to check show schedules for times and locations. Check-in and show start times are important to follow as to not miss any deadlines and arrival times.

• Bring your registration papers to check-in, ASA staff will accept digital or physical copies.

• Show Programs will be posted online and on the Shorthorn app as soon as they are finished. Many variables are affecting the supply chain and staff shortages at the printers can delay our timeline of receiving printed programs. Printed programs may not be available until day of show in some cases.

• Should you decide to stay in a hotel, watch for information about host hotels through the ASA. These room rates will be exclusive to ASA exhibitors. Most hotel cut off dates for securing a room are a month before the show.

• And finally, remember to have fun with every show!

We look forward to seeing each exhibitor and breeder at our upcoming shows and can’t wait to see you reach your goals!

Shorthorn E.D.G.E. Show Classifications

Last month, Montie, Matt and Wade introduced a new Shorthorn show that will launch at the 2024 Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Shorthorn E.D.G.E. (Exposition Driving Genetic Excellence) will showcase purebred Shorthorn cattle that bring together the greatest phenotype, alongside outstanding genomic traits. You will find the Shorthorn E.D.G.E. Show Classifications published in this July issue.

As a reminder, all animals participating in this show must have a 100K genomic test complete with results prior to entries closing, as well as have a recorded birth weight and weaning weight. We recommend submitting your DNA samples ASAP so that the deadlines do not pass you by. Generally speaking, we suggest allowing up to 6 weeks for DNA results to be completed.

Exclusive to purebred Shorthorns, this show is open to both bulls and females. Additionally, animals entered in the traditional open shows or pen shows are eligible to enter.

We send appreciation to committee members who worked to bring this show to life: Jeff Bedwell, Chair, Tyler Cates, Ethan Gilman, Aaron Hahn, Rick Leone, Steve McGill and Cody Nelson. With your commitment, the ASA is pleased to present the Shorthorn E.D.G.E. as a unique exposition for breeders, a learning opportunity for spectators and a gateway to the future for the entire breed.