US Targhee Sheep Association

News and Updates

2020 National Show and Sale

July 17th – 18th

 Plans are made to be changed…  Or it’s just the nature of 2020 this go around!!  Dakota Area Targhee Association voted to not have a live show and sale this year.  The Board supported decision to postpone National Show in South Dakota until 2021.  In lieu, an Online Auction is going to be conducted.  Willoughby Sheep Sales will be hosting our online sale to be open for bidding starting July 17th at 7 am and closing at 7 pm central time, July 18th.  This is what’s termed a “Racehorse” style auction, so if there is live bidding within the last 5 minutes of closing the sale will be extended. 

Visit www.wlivestock.com for consignment information.  A full list is on Page 4 and 5.  Website will be continuously updated with entry information and pictures up until sale starts.

Targhee Talk

2020 Targhee Starter Flock

The U.S. Targhee Sheep Association (USTSA) will again, for the 12^th straight year, be offering a free registered Targhee Starter flock to a deserving youth at the 2020 USTSA National Show and Sale, held July 16-18, 2020, in Redfield, South Dakota.  In previous years, the generous members of the USTSA have awarded 18 starter flocks, totaling 60 head of sheep, and have also donated almost $13,000 towards buyers credits for the award winners to purchase additional sheep at USTSA national sales.  The winner must be present to receive the flock and will be awarded one (1) ewe lamb, one (1) yearling ewe, and one (1) brood ewe donated by members of the USTSA.  Each animal will be a USTSA registered animal, and at least QR in Scrapie Codon 171 genotype.  The winner will also receive a $150 credit for use toward purchase of additional animals at the 2019 national sale. 

  Applications, due April 1st, are now available to Download  Here