Sheep Industry News August 2023

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President’s Notes

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Market Report

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ASI Member Listing

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Breeders' Directory

Industry Calendar

ON THE COVER: This month we take a look at how genetics projects are pushing the industry forward.

A Journey in Sheep GEMS The GEMS in Sheep GEMS means Genetics, Environment,

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30 The Potential Value of International Sheep Evaluations In the United States, the five breeds with the greatest number of Na tional Sheep Improve ment Program records are Katahdin, Polypay, Targhee, Rambouillet and Suffolk.

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Pedigreed Sheep in the Digital Age In this digital age of technology, one breed has stepped forward to offer exciting potential to not just its members, but also to the greater sheep industry.

Wyoming Festival Celebrates State’s Sheep Culture On a warm, bright Saturday in early July, the Wyoming sheep industry was on full display for anyone passing by Herschler Triangle Park in Kem merer, Wyo

Moving Forward in the American Sheep Industry Sheep Genetics USA is thriving and moving forward with a number of innovative projects.