Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Export News for Small Ruminants Friday 19 2011
Here is todays major headlines (Friday 19 2011) for Market Data & Export News for Small Ruminants
LAMB
Lamb exports for the quarter continue to be higher in volume and lower in value versus 2010 levels: up 18 percent in volume and down 10 percent in value. Mexico
USMEF ALSO ANALYZES LAMB PRODUCTION. COMPARED TO BEEF AND PORK, LAMB EXPORTS ARE MINISCULE. FOR INSTANCE, DURING THE FIRST SIX MONTHS, U.S. U.S. MEXICO , CANADA AND THE CARIBBEAN LED THE WAY. ~ AgDay Daily Recap Aug 15 2011
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GOAT
Some varieties of goat/calf/sheep skin available in India
Among the animal hairs available, goat is the most commonly utilized (for cosmetics). – globalsources.com
Neil Duncan runs Western Exporters at Charleville , Australia 's biggest exporter of goat meat, mostly to the US
Tanning Sector in despair as skin supply drops. ~ The International News
USDA Livestock Goat Reports:
LLAMA
No US Market information available.
International:
The Province of JUJUY In Northern Argentina after receiving micro loans from Gustavo Maluendez launched a workshop and a storehouse for gathering (Llama) fibers last year. Now each craftsman has his own loom and his own bank account. Maluendez has been developing an export market of what he describes as a 'basically unknown product'. His biggest competitors are the Peruvian Alpaca who's producers have more experience and a more industrialized product. He has focused on differentiating himself from the alpaca by focusing on high quality workmanship. He wishes to focus on the production of fiber for the garment market, and becoming a leader of finished high quality products. Gulla Ranch - Knowledge at Wharton High School July 7 2011
ALPACA
No information available.
2011 Montana Columbia Sheep Breeders Show and Sale
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The annual Montana Columbia Sheep Breeders Show and Sale is on the schedule for Saturday August 27, 2011 at the Livestock Pavillion at the Fergus County Fairgrounds, Lewistown Montana. The show will be at 9:00 a.m. and the Sale comes along afterwards at 1:00 p.m. The show will include registered Columbia rams and ewes of both yearlings and lambs. There will also be range rams and unfitted registered ewes available. Contact for the show and sale is through Raina Blackman at 406-235-4227 or Kathy Hochstrat at 406-547-3866.
The Montana Columbia Sheep Breeders Directory includes:
Prairie Island Columbias
Sun River, Montana
406-264-5426
Pat & Bev Gibbs
Jordan Montana
406-557-2852
Doug & Logan Pierce
Harlowton, Montana
632-4419 or 220-3466
Montana Aerie
Tom & Anne Key
Great Falls, Montana
406-788-3264
Kathy Hochstrat
White Sulfur Springs, Montana
547-3866 or 547-4199
Scott & Raina Blackman
Secretary MT Columbia Association
Wolf Creek, Montana
406-235-4227
Doug Hitch
Hobson, Montana
406-423-5651
Gene & Mary Langhus
Big Timber, Montana
932-4718 or 930-0068
Timber Coulee
Luanne Wallenwein
Sunburst, Montana
406-937-2775
The Columbia breed of sheep was the first to originate in the United States. Columbias were developed in 1912 from Lincoln and Rambouillet crosses. The object of the cross was to create a breed that produced more pounds of wool and lamb and could replace crossbreeding on the range.
Though originally bred for range conditions, the Columbia has found widespread acceptance throughout the United States and is used increasingly to sire crossbred market lambs. Columbias are one of the larger-sized breeds. Rams weigh between 225 and 300 lbs (100-135 kg) and females weigh between 150 and 225 lbs. (68-102 kg).
Columbia sheep produce a heavy, medium-wool fleece with good staple length and hardy, fast-growing lambs.
Breed categories: medium wool, dual purpose Source: Sheep101 Sheep Breeds
27th Annual Choteau MT Sheep Expo
It's that time again for one of Montana's premier sheep sales. Every year Choteau Montana hosts the Sheep Expo, which is an all-breed Ram and Ewe Sale, where Montana Producers gather with their best breeding stock to offer through Private Treaty to the public. This year there will be 75 Rams and Ewes in the sale. The sale will be held in the Weatherbeater Building in Choteau, MT same as it is every year. The date of the sale is Saturday, September 10, 2011 and they're hosting a breakfast for everyone starting at 8:00 a.m. The Auction itself will be at 12:00 noon.
Premium Ewe Entries will be provided by McKay Suffolks who are bringing lambs, Montana Sheep Co. bringing Targhee yearlings, Sunnyside Hampshires with their lambs, and Prairie Rose Suffolks who are bringing a combination of yearlings and lambs. Consignors listed for the expo include: McKay Suffolks, Prairie Rose Suffolks, West River Suffolks, Murray Suffolks, Newman Suffolks, Langhus Columbias, Montana Sheep Company (Targhee), Sunnyside Hampshires, and Gene Langhus (South African Merino Cross). All Sheep will be exhibited in pens and sold at Private Treaty by the Owners. Rams and Ewes will be of good breeding quality. All sheep are inspected by veterinarian and sifting committee. This is an B-Ovis Free Sale.
There will be a Friday evening viewing for anyone who is interested. The expo will also have many industry related displays. More information can be obtained at http://www.choteausheepexpo.com/ or by calling any of the following: Brent Roeder (President) 406-467-2462, Tim Stutzman (V. President) 406-257-2569, Gayle Lucas 406-859-3890, Del Pasha 406-264-5486, Bill McKay 406-866-3368, or Chad Walker 406-846-1277.
2011 Annual Production Sale - Peterson Sheep Co.
ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE
50 head yearling Genelink rams (SAMMS)
30 Hampshire ram lambs, 20 Hampshire ewe lambs
25 Genelink ewe lambs
50 head yearling Genelink rams (SAMMS)
30 Hampshire ram lambs, 20 Hampshire ewe lambs
25 Genelink ewe lambs
Guest consignment: 100 purebred Columbia range type ewes (dispersion),
70 head black and crossbred ewes (dispersion),
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Peterson Sheep Company, Lemmon South Dakota
701-376-3115
mailto:peterson@sdplains.com and website: http://www.petersonsheepco.com/
Thursday, August 18, 2011
NSIIC Announces Accepting Grant Proposals 2011
WASHINGTON, August 5, 2011-- The National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board of Directors is accepting grant proposals designed to improve the competitiveness of the U.S. sheep and goat industries.
“These grant funds will strengthen and enhance the production and marketing of sheep and goat products in the Unites States through infrastructure development, business development, production, resource development, and market and environmental research,” said David Shipman, Acting Administrator of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service.
The Center was established as part of the 2008 Farm Bill. Currently the Center has approximately $1 million available in grants funds. Proposals will be accepted through September 15, 2011.
Financial assistance provided by the Center must accomplish one or more of the following objectives:
· 1. Strengthen and improve long-term sustainability of the goat and/or lamb and wool industry's infrastructure by increasing the numbers in production.
· 2. Provide integration of performance/production data from sources that can help enhance the National Sheep Improvement Program.
· 3. Provide leadership training and education to producers and packers within the sheep and goat industries.
· 4. Enhance sheep and/or goat production by improving infrastructure of the U.S. sheep and goat industry through assistance to all segments of the industry to address sustainable production and marketing of sheep and goat milk, meat, fiber and related services such as grazing for fire management and pasture improvements.
· 5. Promote lamb and meat goat marketing through an organized method that can measure tangible results.
· 6. Enhance the sheep and goat industry by coordinating information exchange and seeking mutual understanding and marketing within the international industry community.
The nine-member Board is comprised of seven voting and two non-voting members. Voting members include four domestic producers of sheep or goats; two members with expertise in finance and management; and one member with expertise in lamb, wool, goat or goat product marketing. Non-voting members include the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs and the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics, USDA.
Tips for successful Grant Writing
For more information contact:
Steve Lee, Executive Director
National Sheep Industry Improvement Center
Post Office Box 646
Rockland, ME 04841
For more information contact:
Steve Lee, Executive Director
National Sheep Industry Improvement Center
Post Office Box 646
Rockland, ME 04841
State & Federal Agencies Investigate Q Fever Outbreak
On June 29, 2011 mt.gov published a news alert regarding an investigation of a Q Fever outbreak, for which Steve Merritt is the Public Information Officer on the matter.
The Montana Department of Livestock, in conjunction with the state Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS), USDA-Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), is investigating an outbreak of Q fever in the state. The investigation is part of a multi-state outbreak of illnesses in humans and animals associated with goats from Washington.
At least three known premises in the state have received goats from a positive herd in Washington. Two of those premises, in Cascade and Teton counties, have had illnesses in humans and animals determined to be Q fever, while a third, located in Yellowstone County, is currently being tested by MDOL and USDA-AHIS.
A zoonotic disease – one that can be passed from animals to humans – Q fever is caused by a specific type of bacteria carried by animals, most commonly sheep, goats and cattle. Infected animals shed the bacteria during birthing, and in feces, urine and milk. Humans can become infected by breathing barnyard dust particles contaminated by the bacteria or by ingesting the bacteria.
Q fever can cause acute or chronic illness in humans, who usually acquire infection after contact with infected animals or exposure to contaminated environments. Most of those infected will show no symptoms; those with symptoms may have headaches, fevers, muscle aches and a variety of mild, flu-like symptoms. While most persons with acute Q fever infection recover without treatment, others may experience complications including pneumonia and liver and heart problems. Those most vulnerable include pregnant women, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Treatment with antibiotics shortens the course of illness for acute Q fever and can prevent long-term complications.
In animals, particularly sheep and goats, the illness can cause stillbirths and abortions, but generally goes undetected because animals exhibit no symptoms.
The bacteria that causes Q fever is common, and is considered endemic in sheep and goat populations.
Local and state officials are using this opportunity to educate livestock owners about the risks of Q fever, particularly the need to properly dispose of birth products and aborted fetuses at facilities housing sheep and goats. In addition, restricting access to areas housing potentially infected animals is recommended.
For additional information, please direct livestock related questions to Steve Merritt, public information officer, Montana Department of Livestock (406/444-9431), or human health related questions to Chuck Council, Communications Specialist, Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services (406/444-4391).
Source: Montana Department of Livestock - Press Release
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