Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association, Inc.

OUR MISSION

 

Our mission is to promote and encourage keeping sheep in Connecticut. The CSBA was formed in 1893, and we have been supporting Connecticut shepherds since that time by educating sheep farmers about issues relevant to raising lamb and wool, and facilitating marketing opportunities.

 

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It's an Election Year!

Elected Officers and County Directors positions are elected this year and there are several positions available. The terms of the offices run through the end of 2019. If you have an interest in helping the CSBA pursue our mission and would like to volunteer to serve on the Board of Directors in some capacity email our Secretary, Natalie Cohen.

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Volunteers needed!

The Association has two upcoming events where we have a promotional booth.  Volunteers are needed to help staff those events.  You must be a member to participate because of the insurance requirements.

Event 1 - Booth at The Big E, Department of Agriculture booth in the Connecticut Building

Saturday, September 30th

Building opens for set-up at 8:00 am, Set up must be complete by 8:45 am

Booth must be staffed from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

 

Event 2 - Booth at The Fiber Festival of New England

Set up is Friday, November 3rd from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm or Saturday from 6:30 am to 8:30 am

November 4th  Booth must be manned from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

November 5th  Booth must be manned from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

 

In both events the CT Blanket is the what got us in and will be featured but we will also promote the Association and other Wool & Sheep related items.  We cannot have food or food items for sale but can promote them.  Items at the Big E must be CT origin and AG only, Items at the Fiber Festival will be the CT Blanket or Fiber related.  Anyone selling items will be required to obtain a Sales Tax permit for Massachusetts.

 

Please contact Sylvia Murray by email to smurray@ctsheep.com if you are interested or have further questions.

 

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 New events for September posted in Producer Education

PLUS!!!

The Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association Inc. in conjunction with the

University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension Service are again offering a one day shearing school.

 

Saturday, October 14, 2017

UConn, Beef Barn

Horsebarn Hill Road

8am-4:30pm

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WHY TAG YOUR ANIMALS?

 

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture sent out this message today to remind everyone why it is important to put your own ID tags in your animals.

 

There are advantages to producers officially identifying their animals and keeping records of their animals moving off the farm:

1.It ensures that the ownership of their animals will not be confused with others either by the transporter or at a livestock market.  This will minimize the risk of a producer being paid for an animal owned by someone else, which could be of lesser value.

2. It provides producers with additional sales options, potentially resulting in a higher sales price.  Officially identified animals can be sold and moved from more than one livestock market prior to going to a slaughter facility. 

3. It ensures the correct ownership of animals moving through the market chain to slaughter facilities, minimizing the risk of a producer being wrongly held responsible for incidents of either drug residue violations or disease conditions involving animals he did not own.  

 

Animal Disease Traceability Rule Information for Connecticut Producers

Bureau of Regulation and Inspection

 

Seven steps to use when animals are going to be shipped

1. Identify all animals at birth (not just females). Call Elizabeth Hall at 860 713-2541 for FREE supply of USDA tags.
2. Keep treatment records, with date of allowable slaughter based on label.
3. Use software to issue a warning if animals are to be shipped before the labeled recommended date.
4. Tag all animals (including bull calves) being shipped.
5. Complete ‘Owner Shipper Statement’ or ‘Certificate of Veterinary Inspection’ to provide documentation of the animal movement (keep a copy).
6. Have the ‘Dealer’ apply the back tags that are issued to them by their home state (not the auctions back tags), prior to loading,
7.  If you deliver the animal directly to the sale barn, Back Tags are attached from the auction.  Record those numbers.

Questions should be directed to:

Elizabeth Hall

Conn. Animal Disease Traceability Coordinator