Sheep Industry News February 2022

SheepIndustry NEWS Volume 26, Issue 2 February 2022

A Look Inside 10 Guard Dog Program Protects Industry 12 AWA Offering Evaluations, Ranch Groups

ON THE COVER:

Every year, ASI makes an appeal to those with ties to the sheep industry to support the Guard Dog Program. And every year, producers and others donate generously. But where does the money go, and how does it help the industry?

Sheep Should Fast Before Shearing Whatever your thoughts on fasting sheep, there's no doubt your shearer will thank you for keeping the flock off feed and water before shearing. While there are various views on fasting, the ben efits to sheep and shearer are significant, and backed by research. Launched in 2020, the American Wool Assurance Program con tinues to develop and grow, with the goal of helping producers sell more wool while expanding the number of buyers for their wool. There is growing interest from American producers in the program.

It's shearing season. Montana shearer Keith Braaten sheared sheep on this same board in Hawaii for 19 years. Megan Kerr photo.

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Departments 4 President’s Notes

16 Shave 'Em to Save 'Em

6 Market Report

13 ASI Member Listing

20 Breeders’ Directory

22 Industry Calendar

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