Presentations available as PDF files.
Animal Health Committee
- NAHMS 2024 – Natalie Urie, DVM, USDA/APHIS
- NADPRP Update – Linda Detwiler, DVM, USDA/APHIS
- Scrapie Eradication Program Update – Linda Detwiler, DVM, USDA/APHIS
- HPAI in Livestock – Linda Detwiler, DVM, USDA/APHIS
- Scrapie Research Update – Assays to discriminate between CWD prions and Scrapie Prions – David Schneider, DVM, USDA/ARS
- Alarming Threat of New World Screwworm – Linda Detwiler, DVM, USDA/APHIS
- Updates related to FDA, CDC, and FSIS NARMS – Rosie Busch, DVM, University of California at Davis
Genetics Forum
- Perspectives on Sheep Genetics in Australia – Bindi Murray, Woodanilling, Western Australia
- Overview of Afternoon Session and Sheep Genetics USA Update – Ben Lehfeldt, Sheep Genetics USA Board
- Utilizing Genetic Tools to Breed Healthier Sheep – Kelsey Bentley, Ph.D., Kansas State University & Scott Bowdridge, Ph.D., West Virginia University
- Incentivizing Genetic Selection – Cody Hiemke, Niman Ranch
- Update on the GEMS Project – Ron Lewis, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (retired)
Production, Education & Research Council
- Secure Sheep & Wool Supply Plan: Producer Outreach Efforts – Danelle Bickett-Weddle, DVM, Preventalytics
Lamb Council
- USDA AMS Lamb Dashboard Overview & Demonstration – Charlie Potts, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
- The U.S. Lamb Industry: An Analysis of Potential Trade Policy Impacts – Patrick Hatzenbuehler, Ph.D., University of Idaho & Brett Wilder, University of Idaho
- American Lamb Board: Lamb Sales & Consumer Trends – Ben Bundy, Midan Marketing & Megan Wortman, American Lamb Board
- Lamb Market Update & Outlook – David Anderson, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Resource Management Council
Wool Council
- US Wool Industry Analysis – Mark Newman, Market Solutions LLC
- Wool Biosecurity for Growers, Warehouses & Buyers – Secure Sheep & Wool Supply Plan – Dr. Danelle Bickett-Weddle, DVM, Preventalytics
- Wool Biosecurity for Growers, Warehouses & Buyers – IWTO Biosecurity Framework – Isak Staats, BKB Wool & Mohair
Wool Policy Forum
- Wool Market Intelligence – Isak Staats, BKB Wool & Mohair
- Understanding ASI Wool Programs & Funding – Rita Kourlis-Samuelson, ASI
- International Promotion of American Wool – Tosha Clark, USDA Foreign Ag Service
- Consumer Promotion: Marketing American Wool Brands – Corey Hayes, Get Back Here Dog
- NY Fashion Innovation Center & Hudson Valley Textile Project – Mary Jeanne Packer, Hudson Valley Textile Project
ASI Board of Directors – Informational Session
- U.S. Producer Panel – LambEx
- Wool Market Analysis and Update – Isak Staats, GM of Wool & Mohair for BKB
- American Wool Council – Rita Kourlis-Samuelson, Deputy Director
ASI Board of Directors
- Secure Sheep & Wool Supply: How the Industry is Preparing for an FMD Outbreak – Danelle Bicket-Weddle, DVM, Preventalytics
- Young & Emerging Entrepreneurs Committee Report
- Solar Grazing Taskforce Report
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