Sheep Industry News September 2022

SheepIndustry NEWS Volume 26, Issue 9 September 2022

A Look Inside 10 Prepare Now For Changes From FDA 14 WyomingWool Initiative Bolsters Industry At the annual Wyoming Wool Growers Association conference this summer, University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Special ist Whit Stewart announced the launch of the Wyoming Wool Initiative. The Food and Drug Administration is changing the status of all medically important antibiotics used in animals, which are cur rently available over the counter. As of June 2023, these products will require veterinary oversight and a written prescription.

ON THE COVER:

A ewe and her lamb at Great Lakes Lamb in West Branch, Mich. ASI's Young Entrepreneurs visited the farm on their Michigan ag tour.

ASI YE's Tour Diverse Michigan Agriculture A small, but diverse group of aspiring producers and research ers took part in the ASI Young Entrepreneurs tour of the equally diverse Michigan agricultural trade following their attendance at the Lamb Summit.

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Departments 4 President’s Notes 6 Market Report 9 ASI Member Listing 24 Obituary 26 Sheep Nutrition 28 Breeders’ Directory 30 Industry Calendar

American Lamb Board Vice Chair Jeff Ebert of Kansas is interviewed during a special lamb dinner at Michigan State University's Spartan Stadium.

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