Wisconsin Forming Southdown Association

After a decade of tremendous growth of the breed in the state of Wisconsin, breeders and Southdown enthusiasts are invited to a meeting on March 30 at 1:00 PM at the UW Headquarters Building in Arlington, WI to discuss forming a Wisconsin Southdown Association. The agenda will include determining purpose, organizational structure and goals of the new organization. Barbara Bishop, Region 2 At Large Director of the ASBA (American Southdown Breeders Association) commented, "As I have been talking to breeders and youth in the state during the last year, there is much interest and excitement to form this Association and continue the momentum we have going for the breed in Wisconsin".

In the last few years, Wisconsin has consistently been in the top 5 states in the country having the most registrations and transfers. In addition, Southdowns have become the largest breed in most Wisconsin youth and open shows during the last five years. In 2007, more National Champion Southdown Sale and Show ewes were bred in Wisconsin than any other state.

Information about the Wisconsin Southdown Association and the organizational meeting can be found at the Association’s new web page:  www.wisconsinsouthdowns.com  or by contacting John Jones, AJSA (American Junior Southdown Association) Region 2 Ambassador at (608)253-5110.