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The Ultimate Sheep Magazine Volume 16: June 2024

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR BRING ON BUSY SEASON AND LIVESTOCK SHOWS! I feel like summer got here so fast! I’m sure you all feel the same. I am ready to be in the ring capturing memories at all the shows!

I hope everyone who attended Freedom Fest enjoyed their trip to Illinois and enjoyed the pizza! I am always happy to give something to the exhibitors attending the junior shows...and who doesn’t love pizza? Hats off to the Freedom Fest crew for another successful show!

Life is crazy as always, especially this time of year. As the junior members are anxiously waiting to hit the ring, I want to wish you all success during this show season!

This is the first year I am officially aged out of junior shows. My advice to all exhibitors is to cherish your time in the ring, even if you don’t get the result you are hoping for. Banners, buckles and ribbons are all great, but it’s about the memories and lessons we get with our show family and friends that are important.

Learning the value of hard work and learning to care for your animals stick with you for the rest of your life.

Whether you’re just showing in 4-H or have plans to raise your own flock, those core lessons are something you’ll never forget.

The friendships I have made over the years are friendships that will last a lifetime. Friends I will always have a story to look back on and laugh years from now. Remember that THAT is what this is all about.

Friendship, lessons, memories. If we win along the way, that’s great, but don’t let that cloud your judgement or damper the reason we do what we do. Be humble if you win and gracious if you lose. Be a role model to those around you, and always leave it all in the ring!

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THANK YOU FOR JOINING US RINGSIDE!

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COMBINATION DEWORMERS

survivors, and this will then lead to having multiple-resistant worms DEMAND STILL BIG DETERMINANT FOR MARKET The Time Is Now can no longer the combination treatment.

Caseousthat lymphadenitis (CL)beiscontrolled a chronic,with infectious disease due to Now that we are pastisthe Easter andand other markets, Resistance to dewormers a fact of life, theholiday situation has normal Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. Although the prevalence of CL and seasonal price patterns usually suggest diverging farms prices varies by(5)region country, it isdewormers found worldwide and isit of major you worsened greatly in recent years. Surveys indicate that mostmarket If the and efficacy of your are >80%, is possible between heaviertoand slaughter lambs.

These seasonal resistant at lighter least two of the three major groups of price concernmay for small ruminant producers in in the North America. not notice any difference clinical response of treatmentshave worms patterns arehave created by seasonal and holiday needs.

Many resistance to allsupplies three groups, and some CL is characterized abscess formation in or near majorthe peripheral when appliedbysingly vs. in combination.

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Retail lamb price – or own-price resistance is present. At 95% the drug is still very useful, but once in trimming of infected carcasses; hide and wool loss; loss of sales for time. economist’s – indicates amount people Whenand prices drug resistance is terms present, it usuallythe worsens over time buy. as more breeding animals; and premature culling of affected animals from increase, consumers less, they reduce their quantity demanded. more doses of that drug arebuy given. the herd or flock. (or shrinking) demand –decreases, often calledit aprovides shift in demand As theGrowing effectiveness of the dewormer less and by Once established on a farm or region (endemic), CL is maintained economists – is driven by several factors including: income, less benefit, and once it falls to <50%, it is no longer useful as a sole primarily by contamination of the environment. This contamination population, prices of competing andapproach changingfor consumer treatment.

Given this situation, what ismeats, the best using results from active draining lesions, from nasal discharge or tastes and preferences. dewormers?

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It’s probably recommended. Rather, dewormers should be used together at the safe to conditions. are mixed signals in the economy. On the good side, gross same say timethere in combination.

Because of the zoonotic potential of CL, care should be taken when domestic product – representing the size of the economy – is handling CL-infected animals or purulent exudate from active, How and why do combination treatments work?Unemployment is growing at better than 3 percent per year. draining lesions.

Research done in low.

NewReal Zealand hasadjusted convincingly shown that the best historically wages for inflation are increasing. approach is to useaseveral all at one timeboost as a Historically, growingdifferent economydewormers and low unemployment Key Points: combination demand.treatment. In fact, in Australia and New Zealand, there Caseous lymphadenitis is a chronic disease that is challenging currently dewormer products sold asprices single likely drugs;help most Highare andfew rising beef, pork and chicken lamb from a to eliminate within an individual animal or herd. products contain 3, 4, or 5 different groups of dewormers (note: competing meat standpoint.

On the bad side, inflation and higher The internal form of caseous lymphadenitis manifest as chronic other interest countiesrates have have sometaken dewormers not available in theSome a chunkthat outare of people’s budgets. weight loss, is difficult to definitively diagnose antemortem, and US). consumer’s budgets just don’t allow for spending on higher priced serves as a reservoirof infective animals within the flock.

Thereitems. are 2 major benefits to using drugs inas combination: Culling affected animals is the best way to eliminate caseous Personal savings are declining a percent of disposable (1) Youincome get an and additive effectdebt with iseach drug used, thus the efficacy lymphadenitis from the flock. consumer rising. of theOn treatment with underlying each additional drugforgiven (see in the form When pursued, treatment includes abscess drainage, systemic balance,increases there is some support demand Table 1 below); and and intralesional antimicrobials, and isolation. of a growing economy, low unemployment and rising wages, and (2) By achieving higher efficacy, there are fewer resistant worms But Before introduction to the flock, new animals should be those threea factors should provide some reason for optimism. that survive the treatment, therepriced is a greater of Retail lamb examined, serologically tested for CL, and quarantined. some consumers are, thus no doubt, out bydilution high prices. resistant worms by the susceptible of the of population (see weekly prices as measured by the U.S.portion Department Agriculture’s Table 2).

More information is available on merckvetmutual.com retail featuring data indicate that prices increased from about $7.75 per pound in January to almost $10 per pound in March. But, the (continued to next page) Source: Merck Manual Veterinary Manual January retail featured lamb price was lower than the retail Choice More information is available on wormx.info beef price reported by USDA – suggesting that, at times, lamb can be Source: American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control competitively priced.

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NCWGA Spring Notes

I am happy to have this opportunity to update everyone on the Association’s activities. As most of you know we are now using Associated Registry to process or registrations and transfer and as with any change there have been a few snags in the process but everything is completed at this time except for the online feature which is still being worked on. I am familiar with Associated Registry and am confident they will provide us with quality and timely service. At this time the Spring sale season is well under way and I hope everyone has been able to attend the sales online and in person as many top quality natural colored sheep have and will continue to be available through these sales. I am also pleased to announce that the 2024 National Show will be held in conjunction with the North America (NAILE) show. As such there will be considerable added premium money for this show both in the junior division and the open show. In addition added wool show premiums will also be available. I would encourage as many of our members as possible to participate or attend this show and would especially like to see more natural colored fleeces entered.. If you cannot attend why not consider sending some fleeces to the show? After all natural colored wool is what we are all about!

As always if you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me or Kate Lowder, our Secretary.

John S. Merlau President, NCWGA

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It takes It takes being being ableable to perform to perform at a at high a high levellevel against against people people withwith the same the same goals. goals.

Whether Whether you you win win or lose, or lose, do itdo gracefully. it gracefully.

Being Being humble humble whenwhen you you win win setssets a positive a positive example example for the for next the next generation. generation.

Having Having a positive a positive attitude attitude whenwhen you you loselose separates separates you you fromfrom others. others.

These These aren’t aren’t just just qualities qualities for the for show the show ring.ring.

TheyThey are are lessons lessons thatthat are used are used in every in every aspect aspect of your of your life. life.

Without Without the sheep the sheep industry, industry, I would I would havehave never never obtained obtained these these important important qualities. qualities.

Still,Still, for me, for me, the friendships the friendships make make our industry our industry unique. unique.

People People across across the country the country travel travel to show to show theirtheir sheep sheep at national at national shows. shows.

A lotAoflotthe of time, the time, it’s the it’s same the same familiar familiar faces faces thatthat you you see.see.

OverOver time,time, you you really really get to getknow to know youryour fellow fellow exhibitors, exhibitors, and and theythey become become like like family. family.

In the In past the past two two years, years, a lotaoflotthings of things havehave changed changed for my for family. my family.

My little My little sister sister broke broke bothboth of her of hips, her hips, and and my dad my dad accepted accepted a new a new job. job.

For my For sister, my sister, it was it was really really hardhard to adapt to adapt to things to things as she as she wasn’t wasn’t ableable to play to play basketball basketball and and walking walking wasn't wasn't really really an option. an option.

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The The onlyonly problem problem waswas thatthat he had he had previously previously beenbeen a high a high school school principal, principal, and and this this job had job had lots lots of challenges of challenges thatthat werewere newnew to him. to him.

Thankfully, Thankfully, my dad my dad had had a childhood a childhood friend friend fromfrom across across the state the state whowho alsoalso ran ran a tech a tech school. school.

TheyThey werewere ableable to work to work together together to share to share ideasideas and and experiences experiences to help to help bothboth of of themthem improve improve theirtheir respective respective schools schools and and programs. programs.

The The friends friends thatthat you you make make in the in sheep the sheep industry industry always always havehave youryour backback and and support support you,you, whether whether it beitthrough be through hardhard times, times, career career advice, advice, or even or even fun times fun times like like driving driving fromfrom Illinois Illinois to to watch watch you you playplay in a in basketball a basketball game. game.

ThisThis industry industry provides provides so much so much moremore thanthan the opportunity the opportunity to show. to show.

It gives It gives you you important important life life lessons lessons thatthat can can helphelp you you in the in future the future withwith whatever whatever career career you you choose, choose, and and you you can can always always count count on the on valuable the valuable friendships friendships thatthat will last will last a lifetime. a lifetime.

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3) Submit your futurity points forms to the USSA Office OR VIA EASY ONLINE The American Oxford Sheep Association (AOSA) will conduct their annual FORM! National Show and Sale at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on If you are interested in learning more about purchasing or nominating an June 7 &amp; 8, 2024. The sale (on Saturday, June 8, at 10:30 am CDT) will ewe, contact the USSA Office! also feature on-line viewing and bidding via the Breeder’s World marketing

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site. The show to determine sale order will happen on Friday, June 7, at 10:30 am CDT with Tony Weber of WI serving as the judge. The annual meeting of the AOSA membership will be held on Friday evening on the fairgrounds at 6:30 pm CDT. Other breeds with shows and sales at Springfield this same weekend include: National Cheviot Sale, Tunis Summer Spectacular, and The Suffolk Event.

For an electronic copy of the sale catalog, please email David Trotter, Secretary of the AOSA, at oxfordsecretary7@gmail.com The National Oxford Sale will be the last opportunity this year for juniors to purchase Futurity nominated ewe lambs and/or yearling ewes for 2024.

Juniors who purchased futurity nominated ewe lambs in 2023 may nominate and enter those now yearling ewes for the futurity program for 2024 but, the deadline to do so is quickly approaching (June 1). To date, 32 ewe lambs and 11 yearling ewes have been nominated for the 2024 Futurity program.

The Suffolk Source

The 2024 Suffolk Source should have arrived in your mailbox in early April! If you did not receive a copy but would like one OR would like extra copies to take to an upcoming event, please contact the Suffolk Office. The Suffolk Source can also be found on our website, suffolks.org – click “Find a Breeder” at the top right-hand side of the page.

New Membership New to Suffolks and/or considering a membership with the USSA? New memberships are now only $50! Membership applications can be found on our website!

HAMPSHIRE NEWS NEW Junior Show Opportunities For Hampshire Exhibitors

SUFFOLK NEWS National Junior Suffolk Show The 2024 National Junior Suffolk Show will be held in conjunction with the All-American Junior Show July 4-7 in East Lansing, Michigan. Entries can be made through the AAJS – www.allamericanjuniorshow.com. Paid UJSSA members are eligible for extra prizes! Watch for more information on a Suffolk Social during the AAJS. The Suffolk Foundation will provide cash prizes to any 1st - 3rd placing Suffolk exhibitor in the AAJS leadership events. Entries must be promoting Suffolk sheep - $100 for 1st place, $75 for 2nd place and $50 for 3rd place. These awards are in addition to the awards given to the top-placing Suffolk exhibitor in each of the leadership contests/divisions.

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Suffolk Futurity Suffolk Breeders: Have you considered nominating your ewe lambs this year in the USSA futurity? There are several options for breeders to nominate ewe lambs: Consignment Sales, Organized Production Sales and/or Organized Internet Sales. To get more details please contact the USSA Office or check out the 2024 USSA Futurity Rules posted on the association’s website!

Suffolk Juniors: Did you know that we have a bred and owned futurity ewe lamb division? Consider participating this year! Are you looking to purchase an ewe lamb this spring? Consider purchasing a futurity-nominated ewe lamb! Several USSA Breeders futurity nominate ewe lambs they sell each year.

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OXFORD NEWS National Show and Sale Information The American Oxford Sheep Association (AOSA) will conduct their annual National Show and Sale at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on June 7 &amp; 8, 2024. The sale (on Saturday, June 8, at 10:30 am CDT) will also feature on-line viewing and bidding via the Breeder’s World marketing site. The show to determine sale order will happen on Friday, June 7, at 10:30 am CDT with Tony Weber of WI serving as the judge. The annual meeting of the AOSA membership will be held on Friday evening on the fairgrounds at 6:30 pm CDT. Other breeds with shows and sales at Springfield this same weekend include: National Cheviot Sale, Tunis Summer Spectacular, and The Suffolk Event.

For an electronic copy of the sale catalog, please email David Trotter, Secretary of the AOSA, at oxfordsecretary7@gmail.com The National Oxford Sale will be the last opportunity this year for juniors to purchase Futurity nominated ewe lambs and/or yearling ewes for 2024.

Juniors who purchased futurity nominated ewe lambs in 2023 may nominate and enter those now yearling ewes for the futurity program for 2024 but, the deadline to do so is quickly approaching (June 1). To date, 32 ewe lambs and 11 yearling ewes have been nominated for the 2024 Futurity program.

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Participation is super easy!

1)Purchase a nominated ewe lamb OR nominate a bred &amp; owned ewe lamb or yearling or owned yearling 2) Show the ewe!

3) Submit your futurity points forms to the USSA Office OR VIA EASY ONLINE FORM! If you are interested in learning more about purchasing or nominating an ewe, contact the USSA Office!

The Suffolk Source

The 2024 Suffolk Source should have arrived in your mailbox in early April! If you did not receive a copy but would like one OR would like extra copies to take to an upcoming event, please contact the Suffolk Office. The Suffolk Source can also be found on our website, suffolks.org – click “Find a Breeder” at the top right-hand side of the page.

New Membership

New to Suffolks and/or considering a membership with the USSA? New memberships are now only $50! Membership applications can be found on our website!

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More information is avai SUFFOLK NEWS NEW Junior Show Opportunities For Hampshire Exhibitors

National Junior Suffolk Show The 2024 National Junior Suffolk Show will be held in conjunction with the All-American Junior Show July 4-7 in East Lansing, Michigan. Entries can be made through the AAJS – www.allamericanjuniorshow.com. Paid UJSSA members are eligible for extra prizes! Watch for more information on a Suffolk Social during the AAJS. The Suffolk Foundation will provide cash prizes to any 1st - 3rd placing Suffolk exhibitor in the AAJS leadership events. Entries must be promoting Suffolk sheep - $100 for 1st place, $75 for 2nd place and $50 for 3rd place. These awards are in addition to the awards given to the top-placing Suffolk exhibitor in each of the leadership contests/divisions.

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Digital Suffolk Digital Suffolk is live and being used by many members! Would you like a login? Contact the Suffolk office and we’ll get you set up! Using Digital Suffolk, you can register your lambs and print your papers within MINUTES! A true tool for you!

For more information, please reach out to Adam Everhart.

(317) 508-1712, everhartcattle@yahoo.com

Suffolk Futurity Suffolk Breeders: Have you considered nominating your ewe lambs this year in the USSA futurity? There are several options for breeders to nominate ewe lambs: Consignment Sales, Organized Production Sales and/or Organized Internet Sales. To get more details please contact the USSA Office or check out the 2024 USSA Futurity Rules posted on the association’s website!

Suffolk Juniors: Did you know that we have a bred and owned futurity ewe lamb division? Consider participating this year! Are you looking to purchase an ewe lamb this spring? Consider purchasing a futurity-nominated ewe lamb! Several USSA Breeders futurity nominate ewe lambs they sell each year.

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8 SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS DOUGH 2 CUPS WARM WATER 1 TABLESPOON ACTIVE DRY YEAST 1 TABLESPOON SUGAR 4 CUPS BREAD FLOUR, DIVIDED 1 TABLESPOON EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 1 TEASPOON COARSE SALT FILLING 1 TABLESPOON OLIVE OIL 2 ONIONS 1 LARGE BELL PEPPER 1 GUAJILLO CHILI PEPPER 3 CLOVES GARLIC 24 OUNCE GROUND AMERICAN LAMB 1 TEASPOON CUMIN 1 TEASPOON PAPRIKA 1/2 TEASPOON SALT 1/2 TEASPOON PEPPER USDA RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING TIME AND TEMPERATURE PARAMETERS GROUND LAMB INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 160°F ALL OTHER CUTS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 145°F, WITH A 3 MINUTE REST

DIRECTIONS PREPARE A FIRE, ARRANGING THE TRIPOD ACCORDING TO HEAT. A SOLID CAST-IRON POT OVER MODERATE HEAT WILL BE USED. FOR THE DOUGH: IN A HEAVY BOWL, COMBINE WATER, YEAST, AND SUGAR; MIX THOROUGHLY. LET SIT UNTIL YEAST BUBBLES, ABOUT 5 MINUTES. ADD 2 CUPS FLOUR AND OIL TO THE YEAST MIXTURE; MIX QUICKLY WITH A STURDY SPOON. ADD SALT AND REMAINING FLOUR, MIXING UNTIL THE DOUGH BECOMES SHAGGY AND LOOSE. WORKING WITH YOUR HANDS, FOLD AND SHAPE TOGETHER THE DOUGH UNTIL IT FORMS A COHESIVE BALL; COVER AND SET ASIDE. FOR THE FILLING: HEAT A DUTCH OVEN OVER THE FIRE FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. COAT THE INSIDE OF THE PAN WITH OIL; ADD ONIONS, BELL PEPPER, AND CHILI PEPPER; SAUTÉ ABOUT 5 MINUTES, UNTIL SOFT. ADD GARLIC; COOK 30 SECONDS LONGER. CAREFULLY REMOVE FROM THE PAN. IN A LARGE BOWL, ADD AMERICAN LAMB, CUMIN, PAPRIKA, SALT, AND PEPPER TO THE ONION MIX. FOR BERBER PIZZA ASSEMBLY: ON A CLEAN, LIGHTLY FLOURED WORK SURFACE, DIVIDE DOUGH INTO TWO EQUAL PORTIONS. SHAPE ONE HALF OF THE DOUGH INTO A BALL. WITH A ROLLING PIN OR YOUR HANDS, PRESS AND ROLL THE DOUGH INTO A LARGE FLAT CIRCLE, ABOUT 10” IN DIAMETER AND 1/2” THICK. DUST A PIZZA PEEL OR EASILY MANEUVERED CUTTING BOARD WITH CORNMEAL OR FLOUR. TRANSFER THE DOUGH CIRCLE TO THE PIZZA PEEL. PLACE THE LAMB FILLING ONTO DOUGH, COVERING EVENLY, LEAVING A 3/4” BORDER FROM THE EDGE. SHAPE REMAINING DOUGH INTO A BALL; ROLL OUT INTO A ROUND SIMILAR TO THE FIRST. WET OUTER EDGE OF LOWER DOUGH WITH A BIT OF WATER; COVER THE DOUGH AND FILLING WITH THE SECOND HALF, PRESSING TO SEAL AND SLIGHTLY ROLLING THE EDGE UNDER, ON ITSELF. CAREFULLY SLIDE THE PIZZA INTO THE DUTCH OVEN; COVER. CHECK AT 20 MINUTES, THEN MORE FREQUENTLY. RAISE OR LOWER FROM PROXIMITY TO HEAT AS YOUR FIRE NEEDS. WHEN THE UPPER CRUST IS DRY AND THE BOTTOM IS CRISP, IT IS DONE. CAREFULLY REMOVE FROM HEAT AND DUTCH OVEN; COOL FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE SLICING AND SERVING.

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February 10, 2022. A day that I will always remember. I was approached by a good family friend to inform me that she was no longer showing sheep. Because of that, her mother was looking for someone else to show. Before this, I had never shown sheep, this wasindustry something has completely new.been In thatamoment, theof first think of was walk, everything thatout couldin the barn w Theso sheep always big part mything life.I could Since I could I was possibly go wrong. Little did I know, this was about to be the best opportunity of my life. the show ring. But this industry doesn’t just give you the opportunity to show livestock. I’ve gained life One of the main “rules” put in place by my parents was that the lambs were not allowed to be kept at my house. The sheep had many whofarm. are more likeupfamily me. because the lambs were getting worked on a schedule, and I to stay atfriends the breeder's This ended being a to blessing wasn’t getting distracted while working them. The first year of showing was focused on showmanship. Throughout the spring and Anyone summer, I who was working on showmanship the thingsknows I possiblyhow could.

I was working it sheep 2-3 times has been raised in and thelearning sheepallindustry competitive is and whata week. it takes to When July came around, all the hard work had paid off. I was able to win Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman for our strong work ethic, being able to go out to the barn and work hard to get your lamb where it needs to b county fair. when it’s step not ofalways the easiest job to You need tomy have determination and drive.

It takes being ab The biggest growth came in 2023, when the do. lambs were kept at house.

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I'll begoals. the first to admit that the lambs weren't of the highest quality. I had picked out level against people the same two Blackface Cross lambs, a ewe and a wether, and a Natural Colored Border Leicester wether. I just wanted to say I had shown a natural.you These were the itbest animals to teach mehumble patience. when I attended open ashows with them and for th Whether win orsome lose,ofdo gracefully.

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My little sister broke both of her h think this industry does a fantastic job of teaching youth members the true importance accepted a new job. For my sister, it was really hard to adapt to things as she wasn’t able to play bask of why we do what we do. The first breeder I purchased lambs from has constantly been really an option.

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YOUTH SHEEP EXPO Best of Five

July 25-28, 2024 Greenfield, IN

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Tuesday, July 23

Saturday, July 27

6am

7am - 9am Complimentary Donuts - Exhibit Hall 9am Breeding Show - rams followed by ewes Ring 1 - Judge Mike Stitzlein, Ashton, OH Border Cheviot, Tunis, Hampshire Showdown-Slick, Dorset Advantage, Montadale, Babydoll Southdown, North Country Cheviot, Southdown Ring 2 - Judge Luke Benjamin, Wilmington, IL Cotswold, Oxford, Horned Dorset, Natural Coloreds, Natural Colored Romney, Romney, Lincoln, Hampshire Showdown-Fitted, Border Leicester, Rambouillet, Corriedale 10am - 6pm Vendors/Silent Auction/Exhibit Hall Open 1pm - 4pm Skill-A-Thon - Exhibit Hall 5pm Cornhole Tournament, Ring 1 6pm Exhibitor Meal

All Barns Open for Arrival

Wednesday, July 24 10am

Hampshire Showdown Contests check the Hampshire FB page for details

Thursday, July 25 10am - 6pm

Registration Paper Check-In -

Exhibit Hall - Photos accepted for Photo Contest

10am - 6pm 7pm

Vendors/Silent Auction/Exhibit Hall Open Extreme Bull Riding - Multipurpose Arena

Friday, July 26 7am - 9am 8am 8am - Noon 9am 10am 10am - 6pm Noon 1pm - 5pm 12:30pm 3pm

Complimentary Donuts - Exhibit Hall Market Lamb Weigh-In & Breed Classification Registration Paper Check-In Exhibit Hall - Photos due at noon Showmanship Entries Due -Show Office

Market Lamb Show - Judge: Cruz Nichols, Jerseyville, IL - Market Lamb Showmanship immediately following

Vendors/Silent Auction/Exhibit Hall Open ALL SHEEP MUST BE IN PLACE Skill-A-Thon - Exhibit Hall Showmanship Preliminaries - Ring 1 Poss-Abilities Sheep Showmanship -

Ring 1 - Showmanship Divisions following Poss-Abilities followed by Supreme Showmanship then Team Showmanship in Ring 1 5pm - 7pm Exhibitor Meal - Exhibit Hall 8pm - 10pm Pool Party - Greenfield Pool, next to fairgrounds

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Sunday, July 28 9am Breeding Show - rams followed by ewes Ring 1 - Judge Mike Stitzlein, Ashton, OH Kathadin, Shropshire, Polled Dorsets-Slick, SuffolkSlick Ring 2 - Judge Luke Benjamin, Wilmington, IL White Dorper, Dorper, Polled Dorset-Fitted, SuffolkFitted, Columbia, Texel 10am - 3pm Vendors/Silent Auction/Exhibit Hall Open Supreme Drives will begin 30 minutes following completion of the last breed

Contest Awards & Scholarships Presented, Supreme Breeding Ram Drive followed by Supreme Ewe Drive **All sheep may leave after sheep are shown, however those exhibitors with a breed champion are asked to stay for Supreme Drive on Sunday

8pm

Barns closed and all exhibitors must be off fairgrounds

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INGREDIENTS 1 LB. GROUND AMERICAN LAMB 1/2 TSP GARLIC POWDER 1/2 TSP SALT PINCH PEPPER 2/3 CUP SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE FRESH ARUGULA FIG PRESERVES BRIOCHE BUNS

DIRECTIONS DIVIDE THE MEAT IN HALF, AND THEN IN HALF AGAIN. FLATTEN EACH PIECE OUT, AND ADD 1/3 CUP OF CHEESE ONTO TWO OF THE FOUR HALVES. ADD THE TOP HALF TO EACH CHEESE-FILLED PATTY, AND PRESS THE EDGES TOGETHER TO SEAL UP YOUR CHEESE-STUFFED BURGER. COOK THE BURGERS: COOK THE BURGERS OVER MEDIUM HEAT ON THE STOVETOP OR ON A GRILL, ABOUT 4-5 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE. CHECK THE INSIDE FOR DESIRED DONENESS BY USING A MEAT THERMOMETER, 145 DEGREES F IS MEDIUM RARE, 160 DEGREES F IS MEDIUM, AND 170 DEGREES F IS WELL DONE. SERVE + STORE: SERVE ON TOASTED BRIOCHE BUNS WITH A BIG SCHMEAR OF FIG PRESERVES AND A HANDFUL OF FRESH ARUGULA! ANY LEFTOVERS CAN BE STORED IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER IN THE FRIDGE FOR A FEW DAYS.

THE FOLLOWING TIME AND TEMPERATURE PARAMETERS GROUND LAMB INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 160°F ALL OTHER CUTS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 145°F, WITH A 3 MINUTE REST

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INDUSTRY NEWS Lamb Supplies Larger Lamb production and slaughter exceeded year ago levels in the first quarter. Federally inspected lamb and yearling slaughter was 4.8 percent larger during the first quarter compared to a year ago.

Mature sheep slaughter was up a whopping 8.4 percent. Weekly mature sheep slaughter doesn’t usually peak until April or May, so that high level might have some implications for ewe numbers going into next year.

Lighter federally inspected dressed weights mitigated the effect of larger slaughter on lamb production. Lamb production was 1 percent larger in the first quarter than last year. Slaughter has likely peaked for the year, with weekly Federally inspected slaughter hitting just more than 44,000 head in mid-March. It should decline into midsummer. Likewise, lamb production should decline in coming weeks, likely hitting below 2 million pounds per week by mid-summer.

On the price side, prices for lightweight, 60- to 90-pound slaughter lambs during the first quarter exceeded those of a year ago in almost every week, peaking at more than $260 per cwt. before Easter.

Heavier, 100- to 150-pound slaughter lambs – whether measured using the national negotiated live or Sioux Falls markets – ranged from $60 to $100 per cwt. higher than those last year throughout the first quarter. Most wholesale cuts – with the notable exception of racks – had prices well above the depressed prices of a year ago.

The fact that live lambs, the cutout and most wholesale cuts were able to achieve higher prices than a year ago in the face of larger lamb production and slaughter indicates some positive demand for the product. And tighter supplies should continue to support prices in the coming weeks.

On the trade front, the monthly lamb import data for February was released on April 5. Lamb imports for the first two months of the year are up 29 percent (9.9 million pounds) compared to last year.

Australian-sourced imports are up 33 percent and New Zealand lamb imports are up 23 percent. Imports do tend to increase leading up to Easter, indicating that March imports might be expected to be ahead of last year, as well.

The draw down in cold storage stocks this year compared to last year suggests some positive lamb movement. The increase in imports coupled with increased domestic lamb production during the first quarter of the year makes the price gains even more impressive.

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Wool The same demand shifters discussed above for lamb apply to wool and any other product. Currently, U.S. GDP growth is the fastest among developed economies, so the slow economic growth in the rest of the world is likely impacting finer wool prices.

As of early April, wool prices have declined in each of the last three weeks across almost all micron levels using the Eastern Market Indicator price in U.S. dollars. The finest – 17 and 18 micron – wools have declined by about 5 percent in the last three weeks, while other microns have declined 3 to 4 percent.

The total number of bales offered for sale is little changed in March of this year compared to March 2023. The just more than 44,000 bales offered during the last two weeks in the Australian market were the most since the second sale week of the year during the week of Jan. 19.

To wrap it up, lamb prices have been largely above a year ago in the face of greater supplies during the first quarter. Demand – driven by broader economic conditions – will be key to lamb and wool prices in coming weeks and months.

Source: American Sheep Industry Association

GUIDANCE CRITERIA FOR PUBLIC LANDS GRAZING DURING FMD OUTBREAK RELEASED Managing livestock grazing on federal public lands in a foot-andmouth disease outbreak will pose unique challenges for ranchers and animal health officials. That is why ASI received U.S. Department of Agriculture National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program funding to work with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and other stakeholders to develop movement decision criteria guidance that addresses the unique scenarios that would arise for federal lands grazers.

Resources are now available at the SecureSheepWool.org and SecureBeef.org websites under the Public Land Grazing pages.

“With about half of the U.S. ewe inventory that seasonally graze on permitted federal grazing lands, this project provides needed information for ranchers and decisionmakers. The rancher’s and other stakeholder involvement on the advisory group is greatly appreciated. Their input helped ensure the guidance created represented the realities and capabilities of this important sector of our industry,” said ASI President Brad Boner.

INDUSTRY NEWS “Having raised cattle on both public and private land for almost my entire life, I know firsthand how important Western cattle production is to the national industry, and how complicated disease preparedness can be when we start talking about federal grazing allotments. For the first time, there are now resources that specifically consider those unique challenges and give detailed guidance to producers ranching on federal lands,” said NCBA President Mark Eisele.

An effective FMD response involving federal public lands will require interagency collaboration. Together, ASI and NCBA assembled an advisory group of federal public land grazing stakeholders. Guidance that is now posted on the websites above was developed through two years of virtual and in-person meetings with sheep and cattle producers who hold federal grazing permits, the Public Lands Council, state animal health officials, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Services, and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

This guidance provides resources to livestock producers to voluntarily prepare before an FMD outbreak. Using “real time” scenario exercises, guidance was improved to provide decisionmakers with necessary information to ensure animal needs and response goals are met.

Some decision criteria include assessing adequate feed/water, mitigating interactions with wildlife and implementing just-in-time biosecurity. More information is available in the Movement Decision Criteria for Industry and Regulatory Officials Managing Cattle and Sheep Grazing Federal Public Lands during an FMD Outbreak document on SecureSheepWool.org.

A webinar, hosted by USDA, will be held on May 13 at 2 p.m. eastern time with presentations by ASI and NCBA describing this project and resources. Register today at: Zoomgov.com/j/1601496343.

ASI and NCBA appreciate the time and effort put in by the advisory group, as well as Dr. Danelle Bickett-Weddle – consultant with Preventalytics – in the creation of materials. ASI and NCBA each provide unique resources for sheep and cattle producers to prepare for, respond to and enhance their resiliency for a foreign animal disease event. This collaboration across the sheep and cattle industries with state and federal partners demonstrates impactful results to secure business continuity and a safe food supply.

Background The United States is currently free of the FMD virus. The Secure Sheep and Wool Supply Plan and Secure Beef Supply Plan for continuity of business provide opportunities for industry partners to voluntarily prepare before an FMD outbreak. If FMD were found in domestic livestock, regulatory officials will limit the movement of animals and animal products to try and control the spread of this very contagious animal disease. During this time, control areas will be established around infected premises and movement restrictions will be implemented.

Given the nature of federal lands grazing, containment of livestock and mitigation of risk will require different strategies than private land containment measures. When the control areas encompass part or all of a public land grazing allotment – in one or more states – there are unique challenges for sheep and cattle producers to mitigate disease exposure risks. FMD is not a threat to public health or food safety.

WEBINAR DISCUSSES PUBLIC LANDS GRAZING DURING DISEASE OUTBREAK A May webinar provided public lands grazers and regulatory officials with an overview of how movement criteria and guidance documents for managing livestock during a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak were recently developed.

The project – a joint venture of ASI, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council – was funded by a grant from the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program and designed to deal with gaps in food security programs such as the Secure Sheep and Wool Supply Plan and the Secure Beef Supply Plan. Both of these plans now include sections devoted to public lands grazers on their websites.

The project dealt specifically with sheep and cattle who are not infected with FMD, but fall in an FMD control area during an outbreak and require a permit to move. Animals could need to be moved for a variety of reasons, including: the end of a grazing permit or natural disasters such as wildfire, flood or blizzard. Public lands grazers might also find themselves in a situation where their base property is within a control area. For these and other reasons, contingency planning is vital to managing livestock movement during an outbreak.

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INDUSTRY NEWS Movement restrictions of susceptible livestock species is one strategy for the control and containment of a disease outbreak. A 72-hour national movement standstill of susceptible species, semen, embryos and wool has been recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture during state/national exercises. During this time, regulatory control areas around infected premises will be designated. The infected, suspect and contact farms will be managed under the guidance in the USDA FMD Response Plan.

Livestock operations affected by movement restrictions yet not infected with the disease will need to restart movement as soon as possible to support business continuity that is consistent with mitigating the risk of disease spreading. The guidance in the Secure Food Supply Plans are for operations with no evidence of the disease infection located in a control area to prepare to meet movement permit requirements while reducing the risk of spreading the virus.

Federal land is substantial in the 11 Western states where public lands grazing takes place, with much of that overseen by the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. For instance, 80 percent of Nevada’s land is owned by the federal government. Utah and Idaho are both above 60 percent. BLM has 18,000 permittees on 21,000 allotments, while USFS has 6,000 permittees on 7,200 allotments.

What that means for public lands grazers is that multiple agencies – from federal to state to local – will be involved if there is a disease outbreak, even if their animals are not infected.

The NADPRP-funded project had three main objectives: create an advisory group; develop guidance documents; and conduct exercises.

The advisory group included seven public lands ranchers from Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon and Utah. It also included representatives from BLM and USFS, USDA’s Wildlife Services, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service/Veterinary Services.

State animal health agencies from Colorado, California and Nevada also participated with staff from ASI, NCBA and PLC. “Bringing together all these stakeholders with the goal to better prepare our industry in the event of an FMD outbreak was the most important objective and was critical for the success of this project,” said ASI Director of Analytics and Production Programs Erica Sanko.

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the basis for the document Management Practices and FMD Exposure Risks for Sheep and Cattle Grazing Federal Public Lands.

An additional document – Roles of Agencies in Non-Outbreak and FMD Outbreak Situations: Permitting Sheep and Cattle Grazing Federal Public Lands – was also developed.

Subsequently, a seminar and workshop were conducted in November 2022 and August 2023, respectively, to discuss movement scenarios.

Through these efforts, the Movement Decision Criteria for Industry and Regulatory Officials Managing Cattle and Sheep Grazing Federal Public Lands During an FMD Outbreak was developed.

This guidance document describes three movement options and five decision criteria for industry and regulatory officials to consider when managing cattle and sheep grazing federal public lands that are affected by movement controls – quarantine, control areas – during an FMD outbreak, but are not infected with the disease. This is for guidance only, but it aligns with the USDA FMD Response Plan (Oct 2020), and is cognizant of BLM and USFS jurisdiction, referring to the Code of Federal Regulations, instructional memorandums, manuals and directives.

ASI is aware of at least one state that partnered with some others on a NADPRP grant proposal to modify and exercise the movement guidance at a state level. More information on future projects will be announced as it becomes available.

Visit SecureSheepWool.org/producers/public-land-grazing to learn more.

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NOON ALL SHEEP MUST BE IN PLACE 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM • Welcome Table Open • Vet Check Continues • Pick-Up of Entry Packets & Exhibitor T-Shirts Continues 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM • Registration Paper Check-In (Make sure Health Papers have been Vet Checked) • Promotional & Wool Show Check-In 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM – Lamb Camp (NEW:

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Border Leicester White & Natural Colored Cheviot Targhee Shetland (move to another ring if needed) 5:00 PM – Skil-A-Thon & Virtual Shearing Closes for the day 6:30 – 8:00 PM – Blome Pizza Party 7:00 PM – Michigan Cornhole Tournament

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