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President
DAVID KNIGHT
3000 Catholic Church
Stockbridge, MI 49285
oakwillowfarm@gmail.com
Vice President
LETTY KLEIN
6881 North Sprinkle Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
plfkarakuls@yahoo.com
Secretary
KATE LOWDER
19477 Indian Road
Kellyville, OK 74039
kmlowder@aol.com
Treasurer
JAN McMAHON
P.O. BOX 748
Beavercreek, OR 97004
ewemail@aol.com
517-851-4597
12/12
______________________________________
269-381-0980
12/10
918-247-4082
12/12
503-632-3354
12/10
Executive Director
VACANT POSITION
Executive Director
NEIL KENTNER
1718 W. Columbia Rd.
Mason, MI 48854
neilkentner@att.net
Promotional Coordinator
Lisa Westervelt
413-634-5723
208 Trouble St.
Cummington, MA 01026
cranberrymoonfarm@verizon.net
517-676-3254
12/10
Director-At-Large
SHERRY CARLSON
4589 Fruitland Road
Loma Rica, CA 95901
carlsonfarm@yahoo.com
Region 1 Director
ANN ROBINSON
530-459-5051
P.O. Box 517
12/11
9917 Swigart Rd.
Montague, CA 96064-0517
robinsonhaven@hotmail.com
Region 2 Director
NANCY IRLBECK
970-897-2260
5059 Weld County Rd. 15
12/11
Wellington, CO 80549
nancy.irlbeck@colostate.edu
Region 3 Director
DAVE JULIUS
329 Line Road
Box Elder, SD 57719
bar_j_barranch@msn.com
Executive Director
MARIA ROONEY
503-480-9455
6731 Torvend Rd. NE
12/12
Silverton, OR 97381
kendal@teleport.com
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Region 4 Director
DEBBIE DISON
1711 Edenside Drive
Louisville, KY 40204
ddison1@bellsouth.net
Registrar
Send forms to AccuRegister
NCWGA@accuregister.com
724-843-2084
Region 5 Director
MARTHA POLKEY
14605 Chapel Lane
Leesburg, VA 20176/
martha@budiansky.com
Editor
JOANN MAST
58221 Lee Valley Rd.
Coquille, OR 97423
soromney@wildblue.net
541-572-3094
530-743-LAMB
Region 6 Director
THOMAS COLYER
59 Brigham Street
Hubbardston, MA 01450
tcolyer@aol.com
319-923-4376
12/12
502-523-1956
12/12
703-777-7640
12/12
978-928-5175
12/11
NATURAL COLORED WOOL GROWERS ASSOCIATION
March 2010 • Volume 31 Number 1
1-2 .......................... From the President
18 ................................ Out and About
2..................................From the Editor
20-22 .......................... Strictly Business
Board Meeting Minutes
Classified Ad
Advertising Rates
3-5 .................................. Spring Board
.............................. Registration Update
.....................................Website Update
.............Welcome New Board Members
5..................2010 NCWGA Scholarship
6...................................... Announcing!
2010 National Show
Executive Director Needed
Call for 2011 National Show
Annual Dues Are Due
6...................Looking Back In NCWGA
8-9 ....................................Show Time!
10 .........................Preferred Judges List
Inside Back Cover .............Membership
Application
On the Cover:
Triplet ewe lambs enjoy the afternoon sun at
Southern Oregon Romneys, Coquille, OR.
Bond rams
Nimbus and
James, highlighted in
the Featured
Breed article
in this edition.
11 ..................................Featured Breed
12-16 ..................Feeding the Ewe Flock
17 .................................. Regional Map
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wool grower and user. NCWGA represents members from the U.S. and Canada and accepts members
from other countries. Membership runs from January 1 to December 31. Annual membership fees: Regular
$20.00; Associate $15; Junior (18 and under) $5.00. All correspondence, except for the Marker, should be
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WOW!
A new year with several changes,
that bring new opportunities, that present new
challenges! As you might have noticed, the NCWGA
has a new President and a new Western Executive
Director. As the new president, I would welcome
member feedback on all of the changes that the
board is pursuing.
We have changed the sheep registration to
AccuRegister, which is one of the leading animal registry data bases in the
United States. This gives our members value in several ways. AccuRegister gives
the most professional certification of sheep, which also includes the NCWGA
seal. They give a guaranteed response depending on how soon you need your
animal registered. And finally, we have kept the cost down for our members,
while improving service!
Another change we are starting is to update our association website. As
we do this, we will need member support and ideas. Any request or ideas on
the new website should be sent to your board members. Holly Shaltz,our new
website master, will work to improve the site in order to meet our members’
needs. We would also like to welcome our new Promotions Coordinatoor, Lisa
Westervelt. Please contact Lisa for all NCWGA items needed for your events.
With change comes new opportunities, new officers with new ideas, and some
value added opportunities. As I mentioned above, members have the chance to
register sheep with Accu Register. We are working on a National Show for 2010.
Ann Robison is working on the details for this show, which will be at Siskiyou
Golden Fair in Yreka, CA. As we receive the information on this we will pass it
on to our members.
I hope members will visit their local woolen mills. My wife and I visited
Zeilinger’s Woolen Mill and were shown the complete processing of the wool.
We had a great time and learned a tremendous amount about the wool business
from them.
We also need members to make sure that they update their membership
and help us grow by inviting new members. To do this, contact Kate Lowder, as
she handles all member registrations.
We need to set up a calendar of events that would help promote NCWGA
and allow our members to show NCWGA registered sheep. In order to do this
we need the input from our members to grow these opportunities. We have
also extended the deadlines for the Scholarship Program to help young people
to the sheep industry. Please check the Marker as most of the above items will
be in this edition.
Finally with changes, brings opportunities that bring challenges. I challenge
our members to triple our membership by creating a membership drive to
promote the NCWGA and its values. I challenge members to write articles for
the Marker that would draw new ideas for the direction of the NCWGA .
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As an organization, do we need to
look at how we make wool growers
profitable, so they can continue to
grow there sheep operation? Another
question I ask is do you want to be
known to handspinners, or are there
other venues you would like to see
the Board pursue?
In closing, I would appreciate
member input, either send me an
email at oakwillowfarm@gmail.com,
or drop me a line at : David Knight,
Oak Willow Farm, 3000 Catholic
Church
Road,
Stockbridge,MI,
49285, as I would greatly appreciate
your input and support! So, I close
with a bible passage from my close
friend Rose Nagel: Peter 5:2&3 ”Tend
the flock of God that is your charge,
not by constraint but willingly, not
for shameful gain but eagerly, not
as domineering over those in your
charge, but being examples to the
flock.”
(From the President... from page 1)
Also, I would like to clarify that
the selenium article that was in the
Marker, is only applicable in Oregon.
It is illegal to apply selenium with
fertilizer in the other 49 states. If you
have any questions about this article,
Dr. Ehrhardt from Michigan State
University has more information.
I would also challenge members
to become Regional Directors,
Executive
Directors,
Treasurers,
Secretaries, Vice president, and
President as openings arise!! Besides
I would challenge Members to be
heard and to voice their opinions to
any elected officer!! I would like to
hear from ALL members, so we as a
board pursue valued added items
that the members will support! We
need to create new ideas which will
create opportunities for new blood in
the organization that will help it grow
and be the leader in promoting and
growth of Natural Colored Wool!!
~ David Knight
Dear NCWGA Members,
It’s time to start planning the sheep year. Perhaps
you are working on preparing fleeces to sell or you
are wanting to expand your lamb sales. Regardless
of your marketing strategy, NCWGA can help.
Ads in the newsletter, listings on the website and
inclusion in the membership directory are all ways
to promote your sheep and products.
Regional and National Sales are accepting entries
and work is taking place to promote 2010 shows and festivals.
These events showcase natural colored breeding stock, offering
another outlet for sales and purchases.
Good luck with all your sheep and wool activities and don’t
hesitate to share your outcomes in the Marker. Send pictures and
information anytime.
~JoAnn
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Welcome to the Spring Board! This column is designed to connect the
general membership with the Board of Directors and to focus on important
association business.
Since our last issue, we have reelected our secretary, Kate Lowder
and elected a new president, David
Knight, Jr. and a new Western
Executive Director, Maria Rooney.
We would like to welcome our new
Board members and thank them for
volunteering their time. Look for
their biographies in this column.
We still have a vacant Board
position, Executive Director for
the Central area. Any member in
District 2/Region 3 may fill this seat.
Please remember that our association
is a non-profit, member driven
organization, we need you!
Registration Update:
As of
January 1, 2010 all sheep registration
papers will be sent directly to
AccuRegister and membership dues
will be sent to our secretary, Kate
Lowder. You should have recently
received a letter with copies of sheep
registration forms and a membership
renewal form with updated addresses.
If you have any questions, you
can contact AccuRegister at 724-8432084 NCWGA@accuregister.com or
NCWGA Secretary at 918-247-4082
or kmlowder@aol.com.
Please note that these are
the only telephone numbers and
email addresses used for NCWGA
membership and sheep registration.
Website: We are still working
on the site. Thank you for bearing
with us. Our goal is to provide our
members and guests with a great
place to see what is going on in the
colored sheep world, download
membership/sheep registration forms,
NCWGA scholarship forms or to find
that perfect sheep/fleece judge for
your show.
Welcome
New Board
Members!
President
David L. Knight, Jr.
Karen and I started in 2005, with
ducks and chickens. Then in 2007 we
branched out and purchased some
Nigerian Dwarf goats from Sue Rodgers
!
Karen, Bolt and David
in Chelsea, MI. Then, that same year,
we purchased an Angora goat at
the Michigan Fiber Festival. Also, in
that time period we purchased some
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llamas for guard animals for our goat herd. In 2008 we then entered the sheep
market by working with Carol Bator, to develop a Shetland Sheep Flock. Then
I purchased my first Shetland Sheep Ram from Linda, of Zodiac Farm. Aries
was a beautiful white ram registered with NASSA. All our Shetlands that are
left are registered with NASSA. Then, because of my wife’s addiction to fiber,
we met Rose Nagel, and she talked us into purchasing Bolt II, our Merino cross
ram. Rose helped me change from Shetland Sheep to Merino/Merino crosses
and turned me into a Merino addict. She also introduced me to the NCWGA
when I transferred Bolt and registered Mary through the NCWGA through Accu
Register. The Merinos are much calmer and friendlier sheep than the Shetlands.
Also this year, I added an Angora buck from Edie at Spinning Moon Farm, and
white and red Angora does from Melanie Pitts, McGregor Hollow Farms, Ann
Arbor, MI. We have then acquired two pot belly pigs, and this December we
purchased two white male Alpacas. My wife is a spinner and we used some
of the fiber and have sold some of our fiber on etsy.com. We understand the
value of wool and other fibers.
Today our flock of sheep consists of one purebred Merino ewe, one Merino/
Shetland ewe, a Merino/Corriedale ewe and wether, two purebred Romneys
that we are shepherding for Linda Brown, a black Shetland ewe, two grey
Katmoget Shetland ewes, one fawn Katmoget Shetland ewe, one black Shetland
wether, and our Merino/Corriedale/Dorset ram.
I am excited about the role of being the new president of the Natural
Colored Wool Growers Association, and with the members’ support assure that
NCWGA will flourish for another 30 years. So today, I owe my wife, Bolt II
and Rose Nagel a Big Thank You for introducing me to this great organization.
Region 1 Director
Maria Rooney
Silver Creek Lambscapes
NCWGA welcomes new director,
Maria Rooney. Maria has been the
owner/operator of Silver Creek
Lambscapes since 1986 and is NCWGA
flock #1868. SCL is located in the
lush Willamette Valley in Oregon,
and is comprised of 350 ewes in a
grass based commercial environment.
Rooney runs NZ Coopworth, white
and natural colour Romneys, and
Horned Dorset.
Her philosophy
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encompasses progressive management, highest quality genetics, and rigorous
selection standards through recorded performance. Most of SCL genetics have
evolved from NZ imports and artificial insemination. The white and natural
colour Romney flock are Rooney’s special signature of years of A.I. and selection
for wool quality, structure, and size. SCL Romneys have won many National
Champions over the years.
Rooney has served as Regional Director for the American Romney Breeders
Association and the American Coopworth Association. Currently she is vice
president of the North American Romney Association. She actively shows and
promotes sheep and wool both at a local and national level. Rooney is also
a NCWGA approved judge, which she finds very interesting and rewarding.
Maria is looking forward to being an enthusiastic and positive influence on the
NCWGA board.
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Announcing the
2010 NCWGA Scholarship
Application Deadline is July 15, 2010
The NCWGA is again sponsoring a $500.00
scholarship for 2010. Any graduating senior or a student
currently enrolled in an accredited school is eligible to apply. You must
be a Junior or Regular member in good standing with NCWGA to qualify.
In addition, you must have proof of acceptance or enrollment in said
school, have maintained a grade point average of 2.0 and have raised
natural colored sheep. Along with a completed application, three letters
of recommendation from qualified people such as teachers, counselors,
employers or community leaders must be included.
This scholarship is based on merit, not financial need. Remember to
give a complete outline of yourself. In addition to academics, include
community and other organization involvement. Pictures, newspaper
articles, etc. are acceptable documents.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Entries must be
postmarked by July 15, 2010 or they will be disqualified. Funds will
be distributed upon receipt of grades from the following semester. The
winner will be announced in the September issue of the Marker.
To download an application, see www.ncwga.org or contact Jan
McMahon, 503-632-3354, ewemail@me.com or Kate Lowder at 918247-4082, KmLowder@aol.com.
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2010 National Show
The 2010 NCWGA National Sheep and Wool Show will be held in Yreka,
California during the Siskiyou Golden Fair. The dates to highlight are the fair
date of August 11-15 and the entry due date of July 16.
Entry information will be on-line April 20, 2010 and can be located at
www.sisqfair.com.
The Siskiyou Golden Fair will offer four open class divisions; Fine, Medium,
Coarse and Long. If entries are adequate to fill all divisions, they will not be
consolidated. The junior show will also include four class divisions, as will the
wool show.
Entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Take time now to
get your registrations completed and fair entries ready to process. Questions
specific to the National Show can be directed to Ann Robinson, Region 1
Director, robinsonhaven@hotmail.com or 530-459-5051.
Executive Director Needed ... We
are looking for a new Central Region
Executive Board Director. Anyone
in District 2/Region 3 who wishes to
fill this position, please contact our
President, David Knight.
Looking Back in NCWGA
The July 1984 edition of the
Marker showed the depth of the
natural colored ram lamb class at
the Washington State Shepherd’s
Extravaganza. The cover photo,
submitted by Joy Garitone,
included ten very similar ram
lambs. This edition also promoted
the National meeting, show
and sale to be held in Puyallup,
Washington during the Western
Washington Fair the weekend of
September 7-9, 1984.
To show the stability of the
Shepherd’s Extravaganza, please
note that it is to be held April 1518, 2010 in Puyallup. This will
be the 31st annual gathering to
promote sheep and wool in the
Pacific Northwest.
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Call For 2011 National Show...
We are now accepting proposals
for hosting the 2011 National Show.
A plan of implementation with
an identified chairperson shall be
presented to the board of directors
by the deadline date. If no proposals
are submitted by the deadline date,
offers from alternative Districts will
be considered.
2011- District 2 (Region 3)
Deadline date 12-31-10
Annual Dues Are Due... If your
dues have not been sent, please do
so now. Without payment, this will
be your last issue of the NCWGA
Marker.
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Ewe Lambs For Sale
Born December 2009 from award winning breeding stock.
Crosses of Merino (NZ genetics)/Columbia/Rambouillet/Romeldale/CVM
with medium/fine to fine wool in colors of Moorit, Black, and White.
If you are looking for a ewe with good confirmation, muscle,
unique genetics and superior wool
please check my website: www.spinningewe.com
I will have sheep at Black Sheep Gathering June 18-20 in Eugene OR,
NCWGA National Show Aug. 11-14 in Yreka CA,
and Oregon Flock and Fiber Sept. 25-26 in Canby OR.
Transportation is available to the Nugget Sale in Reno NV
first weekend in June, Springfield Illinois Sale June 19-20 and N.A.I.L.E.
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East Youth Sheep Show
July 15-18, 2010
The 2010 North East Youth Show will be taking place July 15th -18th, and
is held in the Livestock Complex at the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds
in West Springfield, Massachusetts. It is open to all youth under the age of 21
years with all breeds of sheep being invited. The exhibitors must solely own
or lease their sheep or co-own sheep in a youth partnership. The sheep and
exhibitors should arrive by Thursday, July 15th; with animals being penned by
11:00 p.m. Activities begin on Thursday evening and continue right through
the weekend with the finale being the selection of the Supreme Champions
on Sunday afternoon. For more information please visit the NES&WG website
(www.nesheep.org). We can now also be found on Facebook. We look forward
to another great weekend this year.
All-American Junior Show
July 2-4, 2010
This year, the All-American Junior Show will be held in East Lansing,
Michigan at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion. This is a great
show for Natural Coloreds to be seen on a national stage, and another great
opportunity for Natural Colored junior exhibitors to show their sheep and
interact with other juniors from around the country. Michigan State is a great
location and wonderful facility for the All-American and we look forward to
seeing even more Natural Colored exhibitors in 2010.
In addition to the sheep show, the All-American gives junior exhibitors the
opportunity to enter promotional contests (such as t-shirt design, ad layout,
essay and photo contests), showmanship classes, a judging contest, and a threeon-three basketball tournament.
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
May 1-2, 2010
The 37th Annual Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is set to take place
the weekend of May 1 at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship,
Maryland. The festival is sponsored by the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association,
Inc. The purpose of this event is to educate the public about sheep and wool,
provide an avenue for vendors and sheep producers to promote products and
animals, and to kick off the show season for many sheep breeders across the
country.
For more information regarding entries, activities and specific events, check
the website at www.sheepandwool.org.
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Great Lakes Sheep &
Boer Goat Show & Sale
May 29-30, 2010
Plan to be in Wooster, Ohio the last weekend in May to take part in an all
breeds sheep show and sale. This year, the National Tunis and Border Leicester
Sales will be featured during the weekend. Wool and craft exhibits also are
included, as is a used equipment sale on Sunday morning.
Nugget All-American
Invitational Show & Sale
June 3 - 5, 2010
Sponsored by the California Suffolk and Hampshire Sheep Breeders
Association and held at John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel and Casino, this show
and sale has something to offer that other events can not equal. Sheep are
shown in the hotel parking lot and the sale takes place on the Celebrity Room
Stage in the casino. This year, the National Suffolk Sale and Western Regional
Hampshire Show and Sale will be part of the weekend event. Contact Banner
Sale Management for details and the opportunity to view the sale on line.
2010 Arizona National Livestock
Open Show Winners
!
Supreme Champion Ewe (fine and medium wool) • Tor Sorenson, Tucson, AZ
Champion Natural Colored Fine & Medium Ram • Tor Sorenson, Tucson, AZ
Champion Natural Colored Long & Coarse Ewe • Southford Ranch, Coolidge, AZ
Champion Natural Colored Long & Coarse Ram • Nicole Burch, Yucaipa, CA
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Ariaz, Pat L
20821 Oleander Rd
Manteca, CA 95337
209-825-4053
Burrows-Renfroe, Barbara
PO Box 194
Christobal, TX 76935
325-896-2186
Clement, Bruce
91 Mt Gilboa Rd
Westmoreland, NH 03467
603-399-4923
Cook, David
721 Cook Rd
Wakeman, OH 44889
419-929-4134
Craddock, Frank
7887 US Highway 87 N
San Angelo, TX 76901
NCWGA Preferred
Judges List
Revised for 2009
Kerr, John, Jr.
8200 S Dean Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
602-386-3354
Klein, Letty
6881 N Sprinkle Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
269-381-0980
Kniffen, Donald
606 Main St
Asbury, NJ 08802
908-730-8409
*Prager, Larry
2125 Hillsview Dr
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
605-892-3159
Reuter, Randy
49 Overshott Mill Rd
Craryville, NY 12521
518-851-3226
Rooney, Maria M
6731 Torvend Rd NE
Silverton, OR 97381
503-873-6447
Sachse, Dr. James
3125 Dona Ana Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88007
505-523-0521
Salisbury, Mike
ASU Station #10888
San Angelo, TX 76090
325-542-2029
Dally, Martin
34503 Meridan
Lebanon, OR 97355
Mackey, Lisa
275 Brooks Cove Rd
Chandler, NC 28715
828-667-0089
Eidman, Mark
605 Paynes Creek Rd
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-527-5920, Ex 13
McAtee, Correy
411 NE McKay Dr
Prineville, OR 97754
541-416-2491
Eisenach, Marlin
14711 County Rd 15
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
970-867-2493
*McBride, Tom
9755 Henderson Rd
Brighton, CO 80601
303-637-8100
Gardhouse, William
RR#1
Schomberg, Ont. LOG 1T0
Canada
905-939-4659
McFarland, Sue
N 250 County Rd A
Columbus, WI 53925
920-623-4237
Smith, David B
3985 N 300 W
Earl Park, IN 47942
219-474-3216
McNeal, Dr. Lyle
PO Box 4454
Logan, UT 84323
435-797-2150
Snyder, Evan
5621 NW 50th Apt A
Oklahoma City, OK 73122
405-314-1642
Moore, Judy
11989 Hinman Rd
Eagle, MI 48822
517-626-6012
Sorenson, Tor
PO Box 1089
Tucson, AZ 85702
520-991-5130
Mrozinski, John A
5577 E Winona Trl
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
219-778-4836
Stewart, Graeme
8 Mynderse St
Saugerties, NY 12477
845-246-7685
Higgins, Ron
6291 S Interstate 25
Pueblo, CO 81004
719-676-7549
*Johnson, C. Leroy
526 Falcon Ridge Ct
Sheridan, WY 82801
Johnson, Mary Ann
851 County Road 23 N
Quincy, OH 43343
937-585-6193
Julian, Ed
3009 St Rt 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
330-325-9150
Kentner, Neil
1718 W Columbia
Mason, MI 48854
517-676-3254
Padgett, Keith L
13690 W 7th Ave
Lakewood, CO 80401
303-238-6812
Powell, Doris
RR 2, Box 118
Rome, PA 18837
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Shultz, Henry
6219 Audrian Rd 125
Centralia, MO 65240
573-682-5481
Slyter, Dr. Lowell
20833 475th Ave
Aurora, SD 57002
605-693-4010
Wiford, Sam
19485 Santa Fe New Knoxville Rd
Wapkoneta, OH 45895
937-596-5229
* Fleeces Only
Revised 02/19/09
••• Featured Breed •••
Joanna Gleason, Gleason’s Fine Woolies,
has provided the following information
regarding Australian Bonds, our featured
breed.
Gleason’s Fine Woolies has worked since
1986 to establish a small business selling
their hand spinning Corriedale fleeces. The
decision to introduce the Australian Bond
bloodlines to the Corriedale flock was
strickly based on the hand spinners market.
In addition, even more of the medium to
fine, beautiful, long stapled, crimpy wool
would be added to what we have always
tried to produce.
The four original imported sheep are
all moorit Bonds brought into the USA in
2000, from the flock of Mr. Cyril Lieschke
of Cora Lynn, near Henty, New South
Wales. Cyril’s farm has long been known for the quality breeding of coloured
Merinos, Bonds and Corriedales. At one time, his coloured ewe flock was the
largest known in the world.
The Bond bred is close to the Corriedale breeding, in that it too was a
Merino – Lincoln cross, but with more of an emphasis on a finer, longer staple.
From the OSU Encyclopedia of Sheep Breeds: “Bonds evolved in Australia in
1909 as a dual-purpose breed, using Peppin Merinos and imported Lincoln
rams. The Australian Bond Sheep Breeders’ Association has existed since 1984.
It now has 30 registered studs that sell more than 3,000 rams annually. Wool
selection for Bond sheep is for big, bulky, long stapled bright 22-28 micron
fiber. Bonds are renowned for long, lean, fast growing lambs. Their robust
constitution means they are capable of coping with extreme climatic conditions.
Bond sheep are mainly found in the southeast portion of Australia. Being a
new breed, numbers available for export are limited.”
The conformation points are as follows:
1. Mature rams no more than 32 inches at the shoulder
2. Long body frame, short neck, short legs with an appearance of “stockiness”
3. Distinctive, bold face and nose
4. Mature ram weight of no more than 225 pounds, mature ewe weight of
no more than 175 pounds
5. White Bonds have a white or “pink” nose with light coloured hooves.
Coloured Bonds have darker face and leg colour than wool colour.
Wool qualities:
1. Micron count of 22 to 28, spinning count of 56 to 62 or finer
2. Staple length of 4.5 inches or longer
3. Bold, even crimp
4. Minimal belly or britch wool
5. Excellent wool density with a heavy fleece
For more information regarding this breed, refer to the Australian Bond Sheep
Breeders’ Association or contact Joanna Gleason, http://www.gfwsheep.com. ■
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Feeding the Ewe Flock
This article first appeared in The Working Border Collie, Inc. in Nov/Dec 1997.
By Mike Neary, Extension Sheep Specialist, Purdue University
Feed is normally the largest single expense of a sheep operation. Feed or
nutrition for the sheep operation consists of purchased or harvested grains,
hays, minerals, vitamins, water expenses and pasture or range costs. Whether
that operation consists of 25 sheep or 2500 sheep, feed will usually account
for 50 to 70% of the total cost. One could logically infer that if feed costs can
be kept under control, producers have a better chance of making money or
losing less money. This is a correct assumption to a point, however, if nutrition
is inadequate then animal performance is less than optimum and economic
returns can be low. What and how much should I feed my sheep? That is a
question that is asked quite regularly. The correct answer is; it depends. Depends
on the weight of the ewe, the body condition of the ewe, the production stage
of the ewe, the weather, the fleece length of the ewe, the nutritional profile of
available feeds and other important considerations. Taking these factors into
account allows one to specifically feed sheep to their nutritional needs, thus
optimizing the cost of feed and ewe production performance.
Forage Quality and Sheep Nutrition
Most sheep nutrition programs, especially for the ewe flock, are based upon
the maximum use of forage. Thus, a few words on forage quality and its affect
on sheep nutrition are in order.
When considering forage, two criteria are of importance; quantity of forage
(continued on page 13)
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produced and nutritional quality. Both these criteria are influenced by the specie
of forage and the stage of sexual maturity the plant is in when harvested (either
harvested by the animal or mechanically). It is difficult to write specifically on
this topic, since the many regions of the U.S. have different plant species that
are adapted to the climate, soil and growing decisions unique to that location.
However, generally legumes (alfalfa, clovers, lespedeza, etc.) are higher in
protein, calcium and digestibility than grasses (fescue, bluegrass, etc.). Although,
grasses will usually yield more total pounds of feed per acre than legumes.
The stage of development or sexual maturity of plants has a tremendous
influence on the nutritional profile of forages. Forage quality is often described
by the specific stage of development. For instance, early bloom, midbloom,
seeds formed, etc. all describe stages of development. In general, the more
developed a plant the higher the fiber content and the lower the digestible
energy content. For example, a hay (or pasture) that has been cut during early
bloom vs. One that has been cut when seeds have been formed will have a
higher percent digestibility, a higher percent protein, and ewes can eat more
of it. However, there will be less pounds of forage produced per acre with the
early bloom as compared to the over mature forage.
One of the keys to feeding the ewe flock is to match the quality and quantity
of forage to the specific production needs of the ewes. There are times when
the ewes really need high quality forage and there are periods when low quality
forages can be fed quite effectively.
Ewe Production Phases
The production phases of the ewe flock are usually divided as follows:
•
Maintenance or nonproductive phase.
•
Flushing or the breeding season.
•
Late gestation or the last 4 to 6 weeks before lambing.
•
Lactation.
The National Research Council (NRC) has developed through sheep nutrition
research, guidelines on what sheep need nutritionally specific to these phases.
These NRC values have been developed as a good starting place to determine
sheep nutrient needs, yet common sense still needs to be used when feeding
sheep.
Monitoring ewe body condition score during the respective production
phases is important. Sheep should be fed to a proper body condition relative
to production phase. Body condition scores in sheep range from a score of 1
to 5. A 5 score would indicate an extremely obese ewe, while a 1 would be a
ewe so thin her life would be at risk. A working range for body condition scores
throughout the production year for a ewe would be from 2 to 3.5, depending
on productivity level. To best determine body condition scores, handle ewes
over the ribs, loin, backbone and hips. The amount, or lack of, fat in these
regions determine the body condition score.
Maintenance. The maintenance period for ewes is the longest period in the
production cycle for ewes. The maintenance period is when the ewe flock is not
lactating and lasts up to about 30 days before breeding. Once the ewe flock has
been bred, the first two-thirds of gestation is also considered a maintenance phase
(continued on page 14)
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(Feeding the Ewe Flock... from page 13)
of nutrition. The term maintenance is used because the ewes only needs are to
maintain themselves or if growth is expected, it is slow growth. The nutrient
needs of a 150 pound ewe in maintenance as established by the NRC are:
Intake (dry matter basis) 2.6 pounds (1.7% of body weight)
TDN 1.5 pounds or 57%
Crude protein 9.5 to 10%
Phosphorus .2%
These requirements are fairly easily met with a wide range of feedstuffs. If
hay is being fed it would take three to four pounds of medium to low quality
hay to meet these requirements. Maintenance is often the phase where ewes are
on pasture or some type of crop residue.
The lowest quality, cheapest sources of forage can be used successfully
during the maintenance phase if the ewes are in adequate body condition. This
is the production phase where sheep can be fed economically without lowering
production levels. Provide them with adequate amounts of moderate to low
quality forage, salt/mineral and water, and treat for internal parasites and they
will do well.
Breeding season nutrition. The goals of the breeding season are to get ewes
settled in as few of cycles as possible, minimize the number of open ewes, have
ewes ovulate multiple eggs and have a low incidence of embryonic mortality.
These goals are achieved by having the ewes in optimum body condition just
prior to ram introduction (assuming the ewes have the genetic capacity for
multiple ovulations).
The term flushing is used to describe increasing the energy content of a
ration before the breeding season. Flushing can either be limit feeding high
energy grains or the utilization of higher quality pasture. A common method of
flushing is to feed ewes one-half to one pound of a grain (corn, milo, oats) per
day for about 30 days before turning in the rams and continuing for about two
weeks after ram introduction. The amount and length of feeding will depend
on the body condition score of the ewes. A goal of a 3.0 to 3.5 body condition
score at breeding will help increase the reproductive performance of the ewe
flock. Flushing seems to be most effective early in the breeding season than
later.
Mineral supplementation to the ewe flock prior to ram turnout is very
important. Particularly, phosphorus and selenium status should be given extra
attention. Feeding a high quality sheep mineral, without copper, is a must at
breeding time.
Late gestation. Nutritionally, late gestation is an extremely critical production
phase in the ewe flock. All nutrients are important to ensure as easy and
productive a lambing season as possible. Late gestation is the last trimester of
pregnancy and is 40 to 45 days in length. This is the period of the majority
of fetal growth. This also is the time period when the majority of the ewes
mammary system develops. Thus, lamb growth and development and ewe
milking ability is strongly influenced by late gestation nutrition.
Nutrition in late gestation is also influenced by weather conditions and the
housing status of the ewes, fleece length, the number of lambs the ewes are
(continued on page 15)
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(Feeding the Ewe Flock... from page 14)
gestating, and the body condition of the ewes. The ranges of daily nutrient
needs outlined by the NRC (primarily dependent on expected lambing rate) for
a 150 pound ewe are:
Intake (dry matter basis) 4.0 lbs. to 4.2 lbs. (2.6 to 2.7% of body
weight)
TDN 2.3 to 2.8 lbs. (59 to 65%)
CP 11 to 12%
Calcium .35 to .4%
Phosphorus .25%
Again, these are only guidelines, and thin animals that have short fleece
in cold conditions may need more energy. Common sense is important when
feeding sheep, especially in late gestation.
Energy is especially important during late gestation as it affects lamb size and
vigor at birth. Lack of energy results in small, weak lambs that are more prone
to create problems for the shepherd and many of these are at increased risk for
mortality.
A practical diet for ewes in late gestation would include 4 to 4.5 pounds of
a medium quality hay (or pasture equivalent) and from .5 to 1.0 pounds per
ewe per day of a grain concentrate such as corn. Fresh water and mineral are
also crucial.
Lactation. Lactation is a very demanding period for ewes. Consider the
composition of ewe’s milk; 82% water, 25%+ milk protein (on a dry basis),
25 to 30% fat, high levels of calcium and milk sugars. Thus, if ewes are to milk
(continued on page 16)
California purebred
Shetland Sheep
Fleeces & Roving
Placerville California
Reneé Tully &
Conrad Tracy
email: renconranch@Hughes.net.net
www.RenCon-Ranch.com
Patches
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Cocoa
(Feeding the Ewe Flock... from page 15)
well, they need a high quantity of feed, that is high in energy, protein, minerals
and vitamins. Unlimited access to water is also important.
Ewes that are suckling more than one lamb will produce more milk because
of the lambs nursing stimuli. So, ewes with twins need more feed, and of a
higher quality than ewes with singles. If at all possible, ewes should be separated
based upon number of lambs suckled and fed accordingly.
Again, body condition is very important when lactation feed needs are
to be considered. Usually, during lactation (especially with twins) the ewe
is in a negative energy balance. She simply cannot eat enough to satisfy her
energy requirement with a forage based diet. It is normal that a ewe will lose
weight during lactation. In fact, fat ewes at weaning time should be eyed very
suspiciously, their milk production may be low. The key is not to let the ewes
lose so much weight that they cannot regain it during the maintenance period.
Again, guidelines from the NRC for 150 pound ewes in lactation by number
nursing:
Single
Twin
DMI (dry basis)
5.5 lbs
6.2 lbs
3.6% of bodyweight
4.0% of body weight
TDN
3.6 lbs
4 lbs
65%
65%
CP
13.5%
15%
Calcium
0.32%
0.39%
Phosphorous
0.26%
0.29%
A practical method to meet the above requirements is to feed ewes 4.5
to 5.5 lbs of a good quality hay and a pound of a grain for each lamb the
ewe is nursing. If the hay is low in protein then
the diet may need supplementing with a protein
supplement, soybean meal, cottonseed meal,
etc. to get the protein content increased. Again,
water and mineral are crucial.
Many producers lamb in the spring and then
run the ewes and lambs on good spring grass.
This system works well, but remember the high
nutrient requirements of the ewe during lactation
and the often inconsistency of forage quality and
quantity between years. Certainly, the weather
in the spring will determine the amount of spring
forage available. If ewes nursing twins need to
eat about six pounds of dry matter daily and the
spring flush of grass contains 75 to 80% water,
the ewe will need to eat around 25 pounds per
day of pasture forage. Thus, observe ewes closely
and supplement them with energy if needed in
years of late and (or) low forage production in
the spring.
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REGION 4
MI, OH, KY, IN, TN, MS,
AL, GA, SC, FL
Debbie Dison
1711 Edenside Drive
Louisville, KY 40204
502-523-1956
ddison@bellsouth.net
REGION 1
WA, OR, MT, ID, NV, CA
Ann Robinson
P.O. Box 517, 9917 Swigart Rd.
Montague, Ca 96064-0517
530-459-5051
robinsonhavon@hotmail.com
REGION 2
WY, UT, CO, AZ, NM, HI
Nancy Irlbeck
5059 Weld County Rd. 15
Wellington, CO 80549
970-897-2260
nancy.irlbeck@colostate.edu
REGION 5
PA, WV, VA, MD, DE, NC
Martha Polkey
14605 Chapel Lane
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-777-7640
martha@budiansky.com
District 1: Regions 1 & 2
District 2: Region 3
District 3: Regions 4, 5 & 6
REGION 3
ND, SD, MN, NE, WI, IA,
IL, KS, MO, OK, AR, LA,
TX, Canada
David Julius
329 Line Road
Box Elder, SD 57719
319-923-4376
bar_j_barranch@msn.com
E Q UIPM EN T FO R
REGION 6
NY, VT, ME, NH, MA,
CT, RI, NJ
Thomas Colyer
59 Brigham Street
Hubbardston, MA 04150
978-928-5175
tcolyer@aol.com
Your Regional Directors
have volunteered to serve
you. You may contact
them for information and
assistance, and to get the
current status of your
State Representatives.
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Come see us in 2010 at:
Gold Country Sale, Roseville, CA ~ M ar. 20
3 rd Annual Katahdin Sheep Sem inar, Grass Valley, Apr. 10
Valley Classic Boer Goats, Stockton, CA ~ Apr. 17
Northern Calif. M eat Goat Assn. Pen Sale, Red Bluff. CA ~ Apr. 24
Goat Field Day, Olivehurst, CA ~ M ay 15 (tentative)
California Coalition Production Sale, Stockton, CA ~ M ay 22
All American Show , Sparks, NV ~ Jun. 3 - Jun.5
Black Sheep, Eugene, OR ~ Jun. 18, 19, & 20
49er Jubilee, Angels Camp, CA ~ July 3 & 4
W est Coast Dorper & W hite Dorper Production Sale, Red Bluff, CA ~ Jul. 24
IBGA-ABGA California Summer Classic, Dixon, CA ~ Jul. 31 Aug. 1
W est Coast Alliance Boer Goat Production Sale, Stockton, CA~ Aug. 21
Oregon Flock & Fiber, Canby, OR ~ Sept. 25 & 26
Octoberfest Boer Goat Show , M erced, CA ~ Oct. 9 & 10
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14-15 Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival
Masterson Station Park, Lexington, KY
www.kentuckysheepandfiber.com
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4th Annual Rhode Island Wool & Fiber
Festival. Bristol, RI. 401-258-7577.
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MARCH
27
Sheep Conference & 4-H Camp
George Washington Carver Farm
Jefferson City, MO. Helen Swartz
573-681-5540 swartz@lincolnu.edu
University of Kentucky 41st Annual
Sheeprofit Day, Versailles, KY.
859-257-2717
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Jamaica Fiber Festival & Workshops
Jamaica Village, Vermont
www.JamaicaFiberFestival.org
APRIL
2-3
Illini All-Breeds Spring Sale, Champaign, Il
309-785-5058
29-30 Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair
Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MA
www.masheepwool.org
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JUNE
3-5
Nugget All American Invitational Show
& Sale. Sparks, NV. 309-785-5058
University of Kentucky Eweprofit III
School. Versailles, KY 859-257-2717
15-18 31st Annual Shepherd’s Extravaganza
Puyallup, WA 425-432-3455
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University of Kentucky Eweprofit I School
Versailles, KY 859-257-2717
15-18 Fibers Through Time Conference 2010
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona
Hotel: 602-943-2341 or www.azfed.org.ftt
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Northwest Sheep Show & Sale
Coeur d’Alene, ID 208-699-5072
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18-19 Purebred Show & Sale, Springfield, IL
309-785-5058.
Wisconsin All-Breeds Invitational,
Jefferson, WI. 309-785-5058
18-19 Black Sheep Gathering. Lane County
Fairgrounds. Eugene, OR.
www.blacksheepgathering.org
23-24 National Corn Belt All Breeds Sale,
Des Moines, IA. 309-785-5058
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Connecticut Sheep Breeders Assoc. Sheep,
Wool & Fiber Festival. Vemon, CT.
www.ctsheep.com
Send information for the Out and About
column to JoAnn Mast,
soromney@wildblue.net or
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Leave message 541-572-3094.
MAY
1-2
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
New Friendship, MD 410-531-3647
www.SheepAndWool.org
8-9
Shepherd’s Harvest Sheep & Wool Festival
Washington County Fairgrounds,
Lake Elmo, MN.
www.shepherdsharvestfestival.org
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36th Annual Black Sheep Gathering
JUNE 18, 19, 20, 2010
Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, Oregon
SHEEP - GOATS - WOOL SHOW & SALE
TRADE SHOW - WORKSHOPS - MUSIC
and MORE!
**FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING**
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as of February 3, 2010 will all bills paid. The
motion was made and seconded to accept the
Treasurers Report as read.
Natural Colored Wool Growers
Association
Board Meeting Minutes
February 3, 2010
Registrar’s Report – Kate
Membership: as of December 31, 2009
Adult:
241
Junior:
162
Associate or Honorary: 12
Total
415
I. Call to order
David Knight called the meeting to order, 8:20
p.m. Eastern Time
II. Roll call
The following board members were present:
David Knight, Letty Klein, Jan McMahon,
Kate Lowder, Ann Robinson, Neil Kentner
Membership: as of October 28, 2008
Adult:
241
Junior:
89
Total
330
III. Approval of minutes from last meeting
The minutes from the November 9 , 2009
meeting were approved.
Membership: as of February 3, 2010
Adult:
57
Junior:
21
Associate or Honorary: 19
Total
97
IV. Reports of officers
Treasurers Report
Jan McMahon presented the treasurer’s
report. Checking Account Total is $ 9,787.06
(continued on page 21)
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the 2010 National Show in Yreka CA. Ann
Robinson will be in charge of organization.
(Strictly Business... from page 20)
Membership: as of February 4, 2009
Adult:
62
Junior:
17
Associate or Honorary: 11
Total
90
Input from Members on December printing
of Directory - At this time we have not had any
feedback.
Missouri State Fair Probation - Flyers will be
sent out to members and posted in the Marker.
Registrations as of December 31, 2009
Certified Registrations: 792
Pedigree Registrations: 430
Pedigree Listings:
48
Transfers:
291
Reissue (Charge):
23
Reissue (No Charge):
1
Total Activity:
1,585
Registrations: as of October 28, 2008
Registrations:
1,389
Transfers:
229
Total:
1,618
All American Show Update - Neil will contact
Sara Kuykendall for fund raising info.
Executive Director Position Central Region
We will continue to post an opening in the Marker.
VII. New Business
Regional Director Results
Region 3 – Dave Julius
Region 4 – Debbie Dison
Region 5 – Martha Polkey
President’s Report – David L. Knight Jr.
Kate and Jan will research the requirements to
change the portion of the bylaws that are no
longer applicable.
Secretary Position Vote
Approved
District 1 Executive Director
Maria Rooney is welcomed as District 1
Executive Director.
V. Committee Reports
Lamb Futurity
Due to lack of interest and sponsor, the
program will be discontinued until a volunteer
steps up to run the program
Special thank you to Ann Snyder and Robin
Nistock for their years of dedication and
support.
Scholarship Update
As of February 3, 2010 no applications have
been received, the deadline was discussed
and all agreed that the date should be moved
to July 15, with the announcement in the
September Marker. Kate will make the changes
to the application and get it to the webmaster.
New Breed Code
Bond Sheep will now have the breed code of
87, Kate will ask Joanna Gleason to submit
the story of importing of the Bonds and breed
specs for publication in the Marker and on the
website.
Website Status
New Membership and Registration Applications
will be sent asap. The new Membership list will
be sent at the same time as the mailing labels
for the Marker.
Promotions Update
The question of how often do we need to
have a report from the promotions volunteer
was discussed with all agreeing on a biannual
report.
VI. Old Business
2010 National Show
The motion was made and seconded to hold
Date of next meeting is May 19, 2010.
Meeting Adjourned 10:04 p.m. Eastern Time
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C PROJECT LAMBS
05 CHEVIOT
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