NJAA Rule Updates Coming January 1, 2026
- Indiana Angus
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
Two important rule changes will go into effect for all shows starting in 2026:
Age Eligibility Lowered: Exhibitors must be ages 7-21 as of January 1 of the current year with birthdates ranging from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2018 and must be a Junior, Regular or Life Member of the American Angus Association.
Sibling Ownership Now Allowed: Owned animals can be multi-owned between siblings as long as all siblings own the animal by the ownership date and are within NJAA show rule ages (as of January 1).
Bred & Owned animals must still meet breeder, first owner, and continuous ownership requirements.
Animals still need to meet ownership deadlines.
Animals may have a maximum of 3 owners.
These changes apply to all NJAA shows starting in 2026.
Learn more: www.angus.org/njaa/get-involved/njaa-shows