Co-sponsored by Utah State University Extension and St. Croix Hair Sheep Breeders
The Utah State University Shepherd’s Symposium was held on September 12 and 13 in Wellsville, Utah. The event included two days of education for sheep producers presented by industry experts including those who were vital to the introduction and development of St. Croix sheep on the mainland U.S.A. More than 20 people attended in person, and an additional 19 participated virtually. A few members traded sheep while there to deepen genetics in their flocks.
We owe our success to several dedicated individuals and organizations. Dr. Chad Page, Sheep and Goat Specialist at Utah State University was our gracious host. We cannot thank him enough! Superior Farms donated the delicious lamb chops served at the banquet. Justin Clawson of the USU Extension Office and members of the USU Sheep and Goat Club managed all the food service and facility set up.
Symposium Recordings
| Review of St. Croix Research: Past and Present Dr. Stephan Wildeus, Virginia State University Slides |
| St. Croix Sheep as a Model for Immune Function and Parasite Resistance Dr. Scott Bowdridge, West Virginia University Slides |
| St. Croix White Hair Sheep and the Future of Sheep Production Dr. Andrea Rios Lugardo, University of the Virgin Islands |
| Celebrating 50 Years of St. Croix Sheep – 3-Part Interview with Dr. Warren Foote Dr. Foote imported the founding flock of St. Croix in 1975. Interviewed by Dr. Chad Page, Utah State University |
| National Sheep Improvement Program-A Tool for Seedstock & Commercial Producers Dr. Andrew Weaver, North Carolina State University Extension |
| Predator Management: the USDA Predator Ecology & Behavior Project Dr. Dustin Ranglock, USDA APHIS NWRC |
| Avian Predator Ecology and Management Dr. Lindsey Perry, USDA APHIS NWRC |
| Plants that are Poisonous to Small Ruminants Dr. Kevin Welch, USDA Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory |
