The current Structured Sire Evaluation (SSE) aims to collect carcass data on widely used bulls in the Angus population that have little to no actual carcass data collected on their progeny. Members can nominate unproven sires for the 2026 SSE through Jan. 15th.  

To qualify, a bull must be in the Top 300 Registration Sires in the previous year, in most cases are proven for growth traits and may even have hundreds of reported progeny ultrasound records. 

Qualifying bulls are then used in commercial test herds where progeny is tracked to the end point and carcass data is collected.  

Sire Requirements: 

• Registered Angus Bull
• Must meet current requirements for “Out of Herd” A.I. Sires including:
  • Parentage markers on file with the Association
  • Genetic condition bundle testing
  • Genomically tested with AngusGS℠ or HD50K for Angus
  • Viable semen collected and froze
  • Be able to provide photo and video of sire upon request 

Owner/Nominator Responsibilities: 

• Complete nomination form for test sire(s) by January 15 
• If selected, pay the $3,000 sire nomination fee
• Provide 100 units of viable semen and pay shipping costs 

Interested members can learn more about the program and find the nomination form here.