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Suffolk Research

RESEARCH: Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel Rams as Terminal Sires in an Extensive Rangeland Production System
Presented at: Production, Education, and Research Council Policy Forum, Amer. Sheep Industry Convention, Scottsdale, AZ, January 24-28.

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Other Resources

The mission of the National Sheep Improvement Program is to provide predictable, economically important genetic evaluation information to the American sheep industry by converting performance records into relevant decision-making tools.

NSIP is the only American organization to offer U.S. sheep producers a proven genetic selection system by which to improve flock productivity and quality. Using a process similar to that used by nearly all other livestock species to aid in genetic selection, NSIP develops Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs) which sheep producers can use to select animals for important traits, including productivity, quality and flock health. Please visit the NSIP website for more information!

NSIP has developed a searchable database that anyone can use in searching for sheep with Estimated Breeding Values. The Suffolk breed is well represented in this collection of important data. You do not need to be a NSIP member flock to access this data. The site was launched in 2017, and is open to the public with the goal of allowing easy access to anyone interested in searching for sheep with breeding values. The database is an ever-changing source of genetic information that is updated on a monthly basis.

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American Sheep Industry Association

ASI is the national organization representing the interests of 81,000 sheep producers located throughout the United States. With roots dating back to 1865, the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) is a federation of 46 state associations representing sheep producers nationwide with a common goal to promote the well-being and profitability of the U.S. sheep industry. Committees include animal health, legislative action, predator management, public lands, research, education, and resource management.

American Lamb Board

The American Lamb Board is an industry-funded national promotion, research and information organization (national checkoff program) that represents all sectors of the American Lamb industry including producers, feeders, seed stock producers, and processors.

The program is funded through mandatory assessments collected under the federally mandated Lamb Checkoff program. The assessments are remitted to the American Lamb Board. The Board’s expenditures for administration are limited to 10 percent or less of projected revenues. All remaining revenues are expended on programs related to promotion, research and information for the lamb industry.

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