Sheep Industry News December 2022

SheepIndustry NEWS Volume 26, Issue 12 December 2022

A Look Inside 12 AmericanWool Holiday Gift Guide 14 AWA Certification 22 Get Ahead of Hoof Health Challenges 16 Continuing Education For Shearers

ON THE COVER:

Get a sneak peak at this year's American Wool Holiday Gift Guide, and then go to AmericanWool.org for the full list of ideas. The guide offers something for everyone, from mom, dad and the kids to the family dog.

The Cornell Sheep Shearing School offered something for shear ers of all skill levels as a dozen students and instructors gathered at the university's Livestock Pavilion in mid-November to learn more about the age-old art of sheep shearing.

Jim Powers has attended the Cornell Sheep Shearing School on several occasions in his quest to master the difficult task.

As grazers, sheep rely on having sound feet and legs to easily access food and water sources. Hoof health issues can reduce mobility, making it difficult for animals to access proper nutrition and reduc ing their ability to maintain body condition.

Departments 4 President’s Notes 6 Market Report 9 ASI Member Listing 10 Sheep Shot 22 Around the States 24 Sheep Health 28 Breeders’ Directory 30 Industry Calendar

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