The 2026 Livestock Judging Guidelines explain eligibility rules, team requirements, and competition procedures for both 4-H and FFA teams participating in the Western National Roundup. The document details how classes are judged, how oral reasons are delivered and scored, what performance data may be used, and the expectations for contestants, coaches, superintendents, and judges. It provides all the rules needed to ensure a fair, consistent, and well-organized contest experience.