Researchers from MSU would like your help in
surveying what sheep parasite control measures are being used
in Michigan. Click here to
learn how you can help them out.
Pat Tirrell Featured
in ASI Magazine
Pat Tirrell was featured in the "Guard
Dog Profile" section of the June 2010 ASI Sheep Industry
News. Take a look on page six.
Oswalt
Family Wins ASI Video Contest
The Gordon Oswalt family are the winners of
the ASI sheep producer video contest. They were selected from
videos submitted about individual sheep operations thoughout
the USA. Click
here to see the video.
The following individuals were elected to
the MSBA Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting held January
3, 2010: Mark Chapman, Neil Kentner, Bill Koeppel, Heather
Ludlam & Scott Oswalt.
Starter
Flock Program
MSBA has begun a Starter Flock program that
will provide Michigan youth with a way to get started in sheep
without the hurdle of finding money for the investment. Ewes
will be donated by members of the Michigan Sheep Breeders
Association to youth that apply and are accepted for the program.
Kelly Raterink of Zeeland received three registered
Suffolk ewes from Terry and Joanne Renn.
Rebecca Flynn of Tekonsha received three Southdown
ewes from Jackie and LC Scramlin.
Free
MSBA Promotional DVD Available
The Michigan Farm Bureau has produced a
DVD for the MSBA to be used for interesting folks in becoming
sheep producers. It is free to anyone that would like
to use it to promote sheep production. Contact Pat Tirrell
for a copy. MSBA members should have a copy so you can
contact one of them to show it at appropriate functions.
You can use the directory on this website to find members
in your area.
Click here to view the video on line or view video
here:
How
to Contact Richard Ehrhardt, MSU Sheep Specialist
