Presentations available as PDF files.
Animal Health Committee
- NAHMS 2024 – Natalie Urie, DVM, USDA/APHIS
- Scrapie Eradication Program Update – Diane Sutton, DVM, USDA/APHIS
- Efficient Use of BioWorma for Small Ruminant Parasite Control – Joan Burke Ph.D., USDA/ARS
- Bringing More Preventive Products to the Market for Producers – Cindy Wolf, DVM, ASI Animal Health Committee Co-Chair
- Johnes Disease: A Growing Concern – Rosie Busch, DVM, University of California at Davis
- ADRU Research Update – Lindsey Piel, DVM, USDA/ARS/ADRU
Genetics Forum
- Back to Basics: Don’t Overlook the Basics Among the New Technologies – Ron Lewis, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Selection Indexes: Application and Comparison of Various Production Indices Available to the U.S. Sheep Industry – Tom Murphy, Ph.D., U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
- Improving Robustness & Climatic Resilience in U.S. Sheep Populations through Genomics: A GEMS Update – Hilal Yazar Gunes, Ph.D. student, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Artur Rocha Oliveira, Ph.D. student, Purdue University, Ron Lewis, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Production, Education & Research Council
- Secure Sheep & Wool Supply Plan: New Resources & Outreach Efforts – Danelle Bickett-Weddle, DVM, Preventalytics
- “Milking” More from the Post-Weaning Fecal Egg Count Estimated Breeding Value – Kelsey Bentley, Doctoral Fellow, West Virginia University
Lamb Council
- Listening Session on a Federal Insurance Program for Lamb – Mark Boyd & Kyle Jore, Watts & Associates
- Lamb Market Update & Outlook – Tyler Cozzens, Ph.D., Livestock Marketing Information Center
- Enhancing Demand for American Lamb in Export Markets – Jessica Spreitzer, U.S. Meat Export Federation
- American Lamb Board Research Initiatives – Megan Wortman, American Lamb Board
Resource Management Council
Wool Council
Wool Policy Forum
- Global Wool Market – Isak Staats, BKB
- Domestic Textile Update – Mitch Driggers, ASI Govt Procurement Consultant
- Carbon Market Opportunities – Peyton Ward, Agoro Carbon Alliance
- Wool MAL & LDP Update – Jake Vuillemin, USDA
- Wool Innovations – Roy Kettlewell, ASI Textile Services & Education Consultant
- Wool Ambassador Program – Albert Wilde, Wilde Valley Farms
Presentations available as PDF files.
Animal Health Committee
- Update on Cache Valley Fever – Reid Redden, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Complexities in Drug Development and Approval – Ron Phillips, Animal Health Institute
- USDA National Scrapie Eradication Program Update – Diane Sutton, DVM, USDA/APHIS
Genetics Forum
- Overview of NSIP Activities – Rusty Burgett, NSIP
- USDA Agricultural Research Service Genetic Research Panel
- Parasite Management & Western Range Breeds- Jake Thorne, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
- Improving Robustness & Climatic Resilience in U.S. Sheep Populations through Genomics – Ron Lewis, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Production, Education & Research Council
- Transitioning to Electronic ID: ASI Auction Market Pilot Project & the Global Landscape – Cindy Wolf, DVM – To Be Posted
- What Will We Do When OTC Antibiotics Go to Rx: California’s Experience – Roselle Busch, DVM, UC Davis
- Rapid Fire Update on ASI Programs – Erica Sanko, ASI
Lamb Council
- American Lamb Board Activities – Megan Wortman, American Lamb Board
- Official for Grades of Lamb, Yearling Mutton, & Mutton Carcasses – Mike Beedy, USDA/AMS
- Lamb Grading Information & Resources – Bucky Gwartney, Ph.D., USDA/AMS
- FSIS General Labeling Overview – Cindy Watkins, USDA/FSIS
- Lamb Market Update & Outlook – David Anderson, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Wool Council
- International Market Program Update – Rita Samuelson, ASI
- Promotional Videos – Christa Rochford, ASI
- Custom Processing and Specialty Market Panel – Phil Lindsay, R.H. Lindsay Wool
- USDA Foreign Agricultural Services – Tosha Clark, USDA/FAS
Wool Policy Forum & Roundtable
- AWA Wool Traceability – Ben Hostetler, Mountain Meadow Wool
- Wool MAL & LDP Policy – Adam Bonner, USDA/FSA
- USDA Wool Marketing Loan Program – Robert F. Padula
- USDA/FAS Reporting Process Report – Sandy Johnson, ASI Consultant
- Sheep Industry Sustainability (ALB) – Erin Recktenwald, Ph.D. Michigan State University
- Wool Production Programs Update – Heather Pearce, ASI
Opening Session
ASI Board of Directors – Informational Session
- ALB Sustainability Research Project – Erin Recktenwald, Ph.D., Michigan State University
- Wool Traceability Study – Ben Hostetler, Mountain Meadows Wool
ASI Board of Directors
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
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
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