Sheep Industry News April 2023

This page, clockwise from top left: Master's student Courtney Newman is studying traceability in wool and was a driving force in helping the University of Wyoming sheep flock become the first to reach Level III (Certified) of the American Wool Assurance Program in 2022. Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Whit Stewart wears a lot of hats in the Wyoming Wool Initiative program, including chief fleece skirter. The Initiative sponsored a wool evalua tion competition – the 7220 Wool Invitational.

Page 17, clockwise from top: The blanket program formed the humble beginnings of the Wyoming Wool Initiative. The Lamb-A-Year program followed and allowed students hands-on access to market lambs. Master's student Dylan Laverell weighs and sorts Lamb-A-Year lambs.

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