IMPORTANT NOTE for all Shows: Each of the following classes MAY be broken into multiple classes to accommodate large numbers of entries, but separate classes may NOT be combined into one. For example, there MAY be four “Junior Heifer Calf” classes, but there may NOT be one single “Spring Yearling Females” class (combining Late and Early Spring females).
HEIFER CLASSIFICATIONS – ENTRY IN THIS SHOW BINDS THE EXHIBITOR TO ALL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO JUNIOR NATIONAL AND ASA NATIONAL SHOWS.
Classifications are the same for all female shows. (Purebred, Purebred Bred & Owned, ShorthornPlus, ShorthornPlus Bred & Owned). Be sure to check the Rules & Regulations for show rules pertaining to Bred & Owned Show AND ShorthornPlus Qualifications. *ShorthornPlus Females must be 50% or higher to qualify to show*
Junior Heifer Calves: calved between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2023
Division I Champion
Division I Res. Champion
Winter Heifer Calves: calved between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2022
Senior Heifer Calves: calved between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2022
Division II Champion
Division II Res. Champion
Summer Yearling Females: calved between July 1 and Aug. 31, 2022
Late Spring Yearling Females: calved between May 1 and June 30, 2022
Division III Champion
Division III Reserve Champion
Early Spring Yearling Females: calved between April 1 and April 30, 2022
Division IV Champion
Division IV Reserve Champion
Early Spring Yearling Females: calved between March 1 & March 31, 2022
Division V Champion
Division V Reserve Champion
Junior Yearling Females: calved between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2022
Division VI Champion
Division VI Reserve Champion
Senior Yearling Females: calved between Sep. 1 and Dec. 31, 2021
Division VII Champion
Division VII Reserve Champion
Two-Year Old Cow/Calf Class: cows born between Jan. 1, 2021– Aug. 31, 2021
Three-Four-Year-Old Cow/Calf Class: cows born between Jan. 1, 2019 – Dec. 31, 2020
Aged Cow/Calf Class: cows born before Dec. 31, 2018
Division VIII Champion
Division VIII Reserve Champion
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
3rd, 4th and 5th Place Overall
**Heifers 20 months of age and older, without a calf at side, may be subject to a blood sample collection to verify pregnancy. In heifers 20 months of age and older, if pregnancy cannot be verified, the heifer will be subject to the rules under ASA Rules & Regulations (Rule VI, Section 1, Rule B)
BRED & OWNED BULL CLASSIFICATIONS – ENTRY IN THIS SHOW BINDS THE EXHIBITOR TO ALL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO JUNIOR NATIONAL AND ASA NATIONAL SHOWS.
(Classifications are same for both bull shows – Purebred & ShorthornPlus. Be sure to check all rules pertaining to the Bred & Owned Bull shows.)
Junior Bull Calves: calved between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2023
Winter Bull Calves: calved between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2022
Senior Bull Calves: calved between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2022
Summer Yearling Bulls: calved between July 1 and Aug. 31, 2022
Late Spring Yearling Bulls: calved between May 1 and June 30, 2022
Early Spring Yearling Bulls: calved between March 1 and April 30, 2022
Junior Yearling Bulls: calved between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2022
Senior Yearling Bull: calved between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2021
Two-Year-Old Bulls: calved between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2021
Grand Champion B&O Bull: chosen from 1st place winners
Reserve Grand Champion B&O Bull: chosen from 1st and 2nd place
(There are no divisions in the bull show)
PUREBRED STEER CLASSES – ENTRY IN THIS SHOW BINDS THE EXHIBITOR TO ALL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO JUNIOR NATIONAL AND ASA NATIONAL SHOWS.
Prospect Steers: steers weighing 900 lbs and less
Grand Champion Purebred Prospect Steer: chosen from 1st place winners in Prospect steer classes
Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Prospect Steer: chosen from 1st and 2nd place winners in Prospect steer classes
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Purebred Prospect Steer
Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Purebred Prospect Steer
Market Steers: steers weighing 901 lbs. and more
Grand Champion Purebred Market Steer: chosen from 1st place winners in Market steer classes
Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Market Steer: chosen from 1st and 2nd place winners in Market steer classes
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Purebred Market Steer
Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Purebred Market Steer
SHORTHORNPLUS STEER CLASSES – ENTRY IN THIS SHOW BINDS THE EXHIBITOR TO ALL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO JUNIOR NATIONAL AND ASA NATIONAL SHOWS.
Prospect Steers: steers weighing 900 lbs and less
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Prospect Steer– chosen from 1st place winners in Prospect steer classes
Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Prospect Steer – chosen from 1st and 2nd place winners in Prospect steer classes
Grand Champion Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Prospect Steer
Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Prospect Steer
Market Steers: steers weighing 901 lbs. and more
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Market Steer: chosen from 1st place winners in Market steer classes
Reserve Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Market Steer: chosen from 1st and 2nd place winners in Market steer classes
Grand Champion Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Market Steer
Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned ShorthornPlus Market Steer