Sheep Industry News March 2023

two have co-chaired ASI’s Animal Health Committee for nearly 30 years. The dynamic duo of animal health guided the industry through a variety of disease-related issues, including efforts to help the United States reach scrapie-free status. Logan, DVM, might have retired from his role as the Wyoming state veterinarian a few years back, but he continues to provide guidance and expertise to the American sheep industry. “I want to thank my wife and family,” said Logan in accepting the award. “I also want to thank the many presidents of ASI who ap pointed Cindy and me. Obviously, they couldn’t find anybody else for the job. Thank you for appointing us and giving us the oppor tunity. I want to thank our committee members over the years be cause we didn’t do this by ourselves. The work accomplished was a group effort. You just don’t get any better-quality people than what we have right here at ASI, from the leadership to the staff, the com mittee members and the members of the organization. So, thank you for the opportunities you’ve given us. It’s been a real privilege.” A lifelong sheep producer, Logan dispersed his flock in 2012 to free up time to concentrate on his veterinarian duties. But sheep remained an important part of his professional duties. Logan and Wolf provided the American sheep industry with a perfect blend of skills in leading the charge on animal health issues. “I had the regulatory experience, where she was coming in with the education and teaching experience,” Logan said when first noti fied of the award. “We just always seemed to work well together.” And the American sheep industry benefitted from their partner ship. Wolf, DVM, worked on the academic side of the industry with

the University of Minnesota. While her interests were originally in large animal medicine – specifically dairy cattle – she cultivated her knowledge at the university into an appreciation for small rumi nants. Since that time, she’s been a tireless advocate for the sheep industry. “I just wanted to thank whoever nominated us, all of you in this room and all of our industry partners who have come to know me and Jim,” Wolf said. “You put your trust in us as we have suggested direction regarding sheep health issues. “I’d also like to thank my family. You never see them because they’re always home taking care of things, yet they’ve been here almost every step of the way. " WOOL EXCELLENCE AWARDS As was the case with the Camptender Award winners, the Wool Excellence Award winners were a dynamic duo for many years. Dr. Ronald Pope and Faron Pfeiffer were longtime coworkers at the Bill Sims Wool and Mohair Research Laboratory in San Angelo, Texas. It was only fitting that they were honored together at the Wool Recognition Lunch during the ASI Annual Convention. “I’d like to thank everybody that I’ve ever been involved with in the wool industry,” Pfeiffer said. “They are super great people. I mean, there’s a couple that might come to mind, but for the most part everyone has been super, super nice. I’m very humbled to receive this award, and I appreciate it very much.” Pope was honored to share the award stage with his longtime friend. “This should have been Faron’s day,” Pope said. “He did so much

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