Sheep Industry News May 2022

SheepIndustry NEWS Volume 26, Issue 5 May 2022

A Look Inside 14 Probing the Genetic Diversity of Suffolk Sheep According to the American Lamb Board Industry Roadmap, the United States sheep industry needs to promote widespread use of quantitative genetic selection as a tool to cost-effectively produce quality lamb that meets consumer preferences. 20 Meet the Exec. Board: John Noh Fourth-generation rancher John Noh was elected in January as the Region VII representative to the ASI Executive Board. As a teenager, he envisioned career choices away from the ranch. But his time at college cemented his passion for working with sheep. 16 Innovation, Technology Focus of New Center As a member of the Superior Farms Producer Advisory Board that first envisioned the concept of the company's Sheep Discov ery Center, Wyoming rancher Vance Broadbent was determined to be a part of it from the beginning.

ON THE COVER:

Superior Farms conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its Sheep Discovery Center last month in Nephi, Utah.

Departments 4 President’s Notes 6 Market Report 9 ASI Member Listing 10 Sheep Shot 27 Breeders’ Directory 29 Industry Calendar 30 The Last Word

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