In the Know Be in the Know for 2023

Life is busy and sometimes it’s hard to keep track of everything going on around you. But don’t worry, we are here to help you! Well, at least with Shorthorn events that are coming up.

There is a calendar located on the ASA website (shorthorn.org) that we post up and coming Shorthorns events that will be happening in your area or surrounding states. I ask that any state association that has state related upcoming events, to please contact us and we will get this updated on the ASA calendar.

With that note, it is also time to update each State Association’s Board of Directors listed on the website. This is a great tool used for new members joining the association to find ways to get involved and communicate with those breeders leading their state. If you are a new state association director or a past director with updated information, please email wade@shorthorn.org with that information and we will get that updated on the website. We are currently working on reaching out to each states Board of Directors to get updated contact information. A roster of Officers for each state will be listed in the July issue of the Shorthorn Country Magazine.

It’s always great to communicate and keep members up to date with the newest things happening. Check out Matt’s article on page 12, where he announces our new E.D.G.E. Show that will be happening at the 2024

Cattlemen’s Congress. This is a new show that will be educational and promotional of the Shorthorn Breed by combining both phenotypes and genotypes of the animals. Watch out for more information and events like this happening on the website calendar.

As you may have seen in last months Shorthorn Country, we released the 20232024 Point Show System. If you missed it, you will find it in this issue following the 2022-2023 Show Point Winners.

Many factors have been considered when selecting our 2023-2024 participating shows, including entry history and show schedules. Each show will be evaluated on a yearly basis for their participation. The selected shows present solid numbers with the anticipation for continued growth at many.

As always, we look forward to our membership’s participation in the selected shows and cannot wait to see you there!

Region Assignments :: Map

No changes have been made to a state’s regional assignment.

National Awards

National Awards will be calculated from the seven total National Shows: five National Shows and two Super National Shows. An animal MUST exhibit at two shows on the National level to be considered for National Awards.

National Awards consist of National Show Female, National Show Bull and divisional awards.

Regional Awards

Each Region consists of four total shows: two Regional shows, one Super Regional Show and one National Show. Regional Awards will be calculated from points earned at each show by an individual animal. To be considered for awards, an animal MUST exhibit at two shows within a region. Overall Regional winners will receive year end awards.

Point Distribution

Points will be distributed based on the provided point scale, with Super National Shows receiving the most points and Regional Shows receiving the fewest points as indicated. An animal’s earned points will be recorded with the ASA and used to calculate Regional and National Awards.

Again for the 2023-2024 show season, exhibitors and breeders will have access to view the current show standings on the Show Points page in DigitalBeef. Please feel free to reach out to either Cassie or Wade if you have any questions regarding the show system.

Cassie Reid, cassie@shorthorn.org Wade Minihan, wade@shorthorn.org