Presentations available as PDF files.

Animal Health Committee

• USDA Sheep Health Update – Diane Sutton, DVM, USDA/APHIS
• FDA Antimicrobial Resistance Plan to Change Over-the-Counter Animal Antimicrobial Drugs to Prescription Basis – Roselle Busch, DVM, UC Davis
• B. ovis: Update on Reagents & Testing Availability – Andrew Johnson, Ph.D., Veterinary Medical Research & Development, Inc.
• Transitioning to Electronic ID: Pathways & Obstacles for the US Sheep Industry – Cindy Wolf, DVM

Genetics Forum

Production, Education & Research Council

• Sheep Safety & Quality Assurance Program Update – Lauren Newman, Colorado State University
• Protecting the Flock: Biosecurity & the SSWS Plan – Danelle Bickett-Weddle, DVM, Veterinary Educational Services
• Electronic ID & Genetic Selection: Barriers to Adoption & Practical Solutions for the Sheep Industry – Julie Finzel, UC Cooperative Extension

Lamb Council

• Lamb Consumer Insights & Strategies – Megan Wortman, American Lamb Board
• Differentiating Lamb Flavor – Dale Woerner, Ph.D., Texas Tech University
• Transitioning to Electronic ID: Pathways & Obstacles for the U.S. Sheep Industry – Cindy Wolf, DVM
• Lamb Market Update & Outlook – Tyler Cozzens, Ph.D., Livestock Marketing Information Center

Resource Management Council

• Targeted Grazing Handbook Revision Discussion with National Grazing Lands Coalition Steering Committee – Dr. John Walker & Ben Lehfeldt

Wool Council

• Sheepskin Update & Consumer Information: International Marketing & Consumer Promotion – Christa Rochford, ASI
• U.S. Wool Testing Lab Update – Dawn Brown, Bill Sims Wool Research Lab, Texas A&M
• International Program Update – Rita Samuelson, ASI
• American Wool Assurance (AWA) Audit Process – Heather Pearce, ASI & Ruth Woiwode, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• 2021 Wool Market Recap – Kayley Ellis, USDA/AMS

Wool Policy Forum & Roundtable

• Carbon Farming & Climate Beneficial Agriculture: Carbone Capture Research – Rebecca Burgess, Fibershed
• Carbon Farming & Sustainable Wool – Ryan Mahoney, R Emigh Livestock
• Wool Sustainability & Traceability Programs – Paul Swan, Australian Wool Exchange
• Military ASI Program Update – Mitch Driggers, ASI Military Consultant
• Trade & Consumer Promotion: International Marketing & Consumer Promotion – Christa Rochford, ASI
• Trade & Consumer Promotion: Social Media – Corey Hayes, Get Back Here Dog

Opening Session

• Rethinking Methane: Livestock’s Path to Climate Neutrality – Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., UC Davis CLEAR Center

ASI Board of Directors – Informational Session

• American Wool Assurance Program Update – Heather Pearce, ASI
• U.S. Wool Testing Lab Update – Dawn Brown, Bill Sims Wool Research Lab, Texas A&M

ASI Board of Directors

• World Wool Market Report – Mark Graves, AWEX

Presentations are available as recordings.

Opening Session

• Lamb Processor Panel Featuring Jeff Hasbrouck (Double J Lamb – Texas), Spence Rule (Colorado Lamb Processors) and Rick Stott (Superior Farms)

Keynote Speaker – Angus Gidley-Baird of Rabobank

Genetic Stakeholders Committee

• Sheep Genetics USA – Sheep Genetics USA Board of Directors

Production Education and Research Council

• Secure Sheep and Wool Supply Plan – Danelle Bickett-Weddle, DVM, Iowa State University
• Use of Electronic Identification Panel – Ryan Mahoney (Emigh Livestock), Janet Turner (Ewe Lamb Right Farm) and Cindy Wolf, DVM (moderator)
• New Parasite Treatment Paraprobiotics – Anne Zajac, DVM, Virginia Tech

Lamb Council

• Lamb Market Update and Outlook – David Anderson, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
• Update on Eastern Ethnic Lamb Market – Tim Baumert, New Holland Sales Stable
• How the American Lamb Checkoff Adjusted to COVID-19 – Megan Wortman, American Lamb Board

Presentations available as PDF files.

Animal Health Committee

• Future of Traceability – Cindy Wolf, DVM
• Scrapie Program Update – Diane Sutton, DVM, USDA-APHIS
• Sheep and Goat ID – Diane Sutton, DVM, USDA-APHIS

Genetic Stakeholders Committee

• Development of a Fine Wool Index – Tamra Kott, Kansas State University
• Future Sheep Genetics Research at ARS – Tom Murphy, Ph.D., USDA-ARS
• Katahdin Genetic Activities – James Morgan
• The Mickel Project
• USMARC Update – Brad Freking, Ph.D., USDA-ARS

Production, Education & Research Council

• ADRU Future Research, Stephen White, Ph.D. USDA-ARS
• American Wool Assurance Program (Draft Review)
• Secure Sheep and Wool Supply Plan – Danelle Bickett-Weddle, DVM, Iowa State University
• The Dynamic Interplay Between Parasites and Immunity in Sheep – Scott Bowdridge, Ph.D., West Virginia University

Lamb Council

• American Lamb Board Update- Megan Wortman, ALB
• Lamb Market Outlook – David Anderson, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
• Economic Tools For Sheep Producers – Bridger Feuz, University of Wyoming
• Economics of Lamb Production Seasonality Study – David Anderson, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
• USDA-AMS Lamb Cutout Update – William Worlie, USDA-AMS

Wool Council

• World Wool Market Update – Goetz Giebel, ASI Consultant
• Raw Wool Services Update – Heather Pearce, ASI Wool Production & Specialty Markets Consultant
• Military Program Update – Mitch Driggers, ASI Government Procurement Consultant
• International Exports & Program Update – Barry Savage, ASI International Marketing Consultant
• Wool Education & Promotion – Christa Rochford, International Wool Marketing Coordinator
• Brooklyn Tweed & American Wool – Luigi Boccia & Stephanie Engle, Brooklyn Tweed
• American Wool in International Markets – Bianca Losekoot, Lugresso Services Sgl

Wool Roundtable

• American Wool Assurance Program (Draft Review)
• Helping Consumers Answer the Question: “Why American Wool?” – Corey Hayes, Get Back Here Dog
• Market News Update – Chris Dias, USDA-AMS
• Regional Processing – Mountain Meadow Wool

Opening Session – Innovation Panel

• Duckworth Innovation – John Helle
• HF4 Innovation – David Fisher
• Anderson Ranches Innovation – Reed Anderson

ASI Board of Directors – Informational Session

• The Nugget Company
• ASI Strategic Plan
• USDA – Focus on the Future – Mindy Brashears, Ph.D, USDA

ASI Board of Directors

• ASI Wool Council Update
• NSIIC Update
• PERC, Animal Health, Genetics Update
• Legislative Council Update
• National Lamb Feeders Association