Sheep Industry News November 2021

SheepIndustry NEWS Volume 25, Issue 11 November 2021

A Look Inside 12 Accessing Foreign Genetics is Option for U.S. While American sheep producers would rather not see imports of foreign lamb meat into the United States, they could benefit from the import of genetics in the form of live sheep, embryos or semen for developing new breeds or reviving heritage breeds.

ON THE COVER:

Trailblazers Tour: Texas Showcases Diversity From wool scouring to lamb processing and hair sheep, the 2021 Trailblazers Tour offered participants a three-day synopsis of the Lone Star State's diverse and evolving sheep industry, conclud ing with a tour of the country's premier wool testing lab. Trailing of the Sheep Celebrates 25 Years They came from all over the United States and several foreign countries to a small community in Idaho to celebrate the 25th anniversary year of one of the most unique events in the world – The Trailing of the Sheep Festival.

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Sheep prepare for their Big Sheep Parade as part of the 25th anniversary Trailing of the Sheep Festival in Idaho. Carol Waller photo.

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Departments 4 President’s Notes 6 Market Report 9 ASI Member Listing 22 Association News 22 Obituary 28 Breeders’ Directory 30 Industry Calendar

24 VP Testifies to House Ag Committee

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