Sheep Industry News February 2025

Shearing Done Right

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With nearly three million followers on YouTube, you’d be hard pressed to find a more influential advocate for shearing than the ladies at Right Choice Shearing. Add in Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and it's easy to wonder if the two are

shearers or influencers. The truth is, they’re both.

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16 Michigan Hires New Executive Director Elaine Palm of West Branch, Mich., was recently hired as the Michigan Sheep Producers Association new executive director. Palm replaces Samantha Bos, who concluded her duties with the organization in January.

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Preparation is Key to Successful Shearing Day Whether you're shearing five head or 5,000 head, shearing day can be a stressful time for both producers and their flocks. So, here's a brief overview of how to prepare for the arrival of your shearer.

Shepherdess Releases Poignant Memoir

ALB Offers Educational Events in 2025 The American Lamb Board’s 2025 program includes workshops and summits aimed at equipping sheep producers with the necessary tools and resources to profitably grow their operations.

First-time author and sheep producer Debby Jo Holmquist released her memoir: A Shepherdess Beaten But Never

Broken: A True Story of Resilience, Triumph and Overcoming Adversity with Grace last month.

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