New Ambassador Announced
Congratulation to Monica Ebert from Kansas, the new Shropshire ambassador. Click here for more information about our new ambassador.

First female Shropshire sale is planned for NAILE 2009
    Plans are still underway for the 1st Shropshire Female Sale to be held at the North American International Livestock Exposition. The sale will take place in the sheep barn sale arena on Sat., Nov. 14th. A 10 a.m. sale time has been requested.
   Being the first sale of the day, coffee and donuts will be available. The entries in the different age groups will be evaluated to establish sale order. Danny Westlake of Ohio will serve as auctioneer. This sale hopes to be a very exciting kick-off event for the 125th Anniversary National Shop.
   This sale is for Shropshire ewe lambs and yearling ewes only. Consignors are encouraged to enter their very best. An entry fee of $50 and commission of 10% per head will be charged. Every sheep sold will have a valid interstate health certificate and the usual sale guarantees will apply. Yearling ewes will be ultra sounded on site for pregnancy. It is hoped that all entries can be photographed on site and their pictures will be available on the official ASRA website www.shropshires.org the day before the sale.
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Extreme Shepherding
   Take a flock of sheep, a smattering of sheepdogs and a group of scraggly farmers armed with film equipment and outlandish ideas, then step back. These Welsh shepherds and the flock of glowing sheep have become the latest internet sensation.
   The shepherds call themselves the 'Baa-Studs' but acknowledge that the sheep were the real stars in this well managed production. The dogs answered orders, drove the sheep where needed and, from afar, you can see amazing moving art, the recreation of the masterpiece Mona Lisa with a fireworks show providing the finale.
   You really have to watch it to believe it. To enjoy the video, click here.

First female Shropshire sale is planned for NAILE 2009
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    Plans are underway for a Shropshire yearling ewe futurity in 2010 and ewe lambs purchased from this sale by youth should be eligible. A portion of the proceeds from this sale will be directed toward the ASRA’s various youth programs.
The sale is being managed by ASRA Secretary Becky Peterson, who has successfully managed the New England Sale since 1999. Committee members Randy Rife (chairman), Jim Brandt, Mark McCabe, Bob Johnson and Gary Brockmann will assist. Questions can be directed to any or all of the above.
    Entries are due Sept. 1. The sale catalog should be mailed with the October issue of the Shropshire Voice and also will be printable from the website. Entry blanks and other information will be available from the ASRA office or the website after June 1.
    So please join us in Louisville in November to help set the pace!