Sheep Industry News August 2023

From the Farm to the Showring Hampshires Reign Supreme!

American Hampshire Sheep Association Jeff Ebert, Executive Secretary 420A Lincoln Ave. Wamego, KS 66547 785-456-8500 asregistry@gmail.com www.hampshires.org

Grow your flock with Hampshires!

^ Rafter 7 Merinos – A "Fresh" Genetic Source! Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 (Saturday)

1 p.m. Eureka, Nevada, Fairgrounds Offering: 200 Rams and 25-50 Merino Yearling Ewes * Importing "World Class" GENETICS for Over 30 Years! * From North Ashrose • Poll Boonoke (Wanganella) • Lewisdale • Hyfield • Willemenup, etc.

2022 Rafter 7 Wool Clip Topped @ $4.91/lb. (grease basis) Next @ 4.77/lb (grease basis) Next @ 4.50/lb. (grease basis)

SALTO

Body Wt. 360 lbs.

Micron

C.F. Fleece Wt.

20.2

99.8

36.3

Gary McCuin, Director, UNR-GBREC 775-237-6134, 775-385-5248, gmccuin@unr.edu

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