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Summer 2023 Newsletter

August 28, 2023

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Summer 2023 APSA Newsletter.

Spring 2023 Newsletter

May 02, 2023

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Spring 2023 APSA Newsletter.

Winter 2023 Newsletter

January 17, 2023

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Winter 2023 APSA Newsletter.

December Directors' Meeting Minutes

December 22, 2022

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in December where made committee assignments Read more...

October Directors' Meeting Minutes

October 01, 2022

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in October where various plans were discussed Read more...

Summer/Fall 2022 Newsletter

September 22, 2022

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Summer/Fall 2022 APSA Newsletter.

August Directors' Meeting Minutes

August 30, 2022

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in August where made committee assignments Read more...

Directors' Annual Meeting Minutes

July 29, 2022

The annual meeting of the APSA membership and BOD was held in Spencer, IA Read more...

July Directors' Meeting Minutes

July 07, 2022

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in July where they discussed the national sale/meeting and received an update on dozer/rhino lamb research Read more...

June Directors' Meeting Minutes

June 02, 2022

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in June where they discussed pedigree issues, online registration, and the national sale/meeting Read more...

April Directors' Meeting Minutes

April 18, 2022

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in April where they discussed upcoming sales, board nominations, and rhino/dozer lamb research Read more...

February Directors' Meeting Minutes

February 24, 2022

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in February where they discussed a number of updates Read more...

January Directors' Meeting Minutes

January 20, 2022

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in January where they discussed a number of updates Read more...

Winter 2022 Newsletter

January 01, 2022

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Winter 2022 APSA Newsletter.

November Directors' Meeting Minutes

November 11, 2021

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in November where they discussed a number of updates Read more...

Fall 2021 Newsletter

November 07, 2021

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Fall 2021 APSA Newsletter.

August Directors' Meeting Minutes

August 25, 2021

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in August with numerous committee reports and discussion of new committee assignments Read more...

Summer 2021 Newsletter

June 07, 2021

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Summer 2021 APSA Newsletter.

June Directors' Meeting Minutes

June 02, 2021

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in June with numerous committee reports including a discussion of upcoming sales, upcoming grant proposal submissions, and the annual meeting Read more...

Spring 2021 Newsletter

May 29, 2021

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Spring 2021 APSA Newsletter.

March Directors' Meeting Minutes

March 31, 2021

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in March with numerous committee reports, a discussion of reviving the youth and futurity shows, and Dozer lambs Read more...

February Directors' Meeting Minutes

February 25, 2021

The APSA Directors' had a meeting in February with discussion of online sales, a starter flock program, and an update on genomics projects Read more...

Special January Directors' Meeting Minutes

January 21, 2021

The APSA Directors' had a follow up meeting to discuss grants related to genetic testing Read more...

Special December Directors' Meeting Minutes

December 22, 2020

The APSA Directors' had a follow up meeting to discuss grants related to genetic testing Read more...

December Directors' Meeting Minutes

December 16, 2020

The APSA Directors' had their December meeting where they discussed a variety of topics including genetic testing Read more...

Winter 2020 Newsletter

December 03, 2020

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Winter 2020 APSA Newsletter.

October Directors' Meeting Minutes

October 15, 2020

The APSA Directors' had their October meeting where they discussed the location of the 2021 Annual Meeting and Sale. Read more...

Fall 2020 Newsletter

September 03, 2020

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Fall 2020 APSA Newsletter.

August Directors' Meeting Minutes

August 12, 2020

The APSA Directors' had their August meeting where they discussed uncollected accounts and the Spencer sale. Read more...

Directors' Meetings and Annual Membership Meeting

July 24, 2020

The July APSA Directors' and Annual Membership meetings were held as a conference call. There was a good discussion about the future of the association and electing new leadership. Read more...

Materials for Annual Meeting

July 16, 2020

The 2020 Annual Meeting, will be held at 8:00 CDT on July 24 via Zoom. The current balance sheet and earnings statement are available.

June Directors' Meeting Minutes

June 17, 2020

The APSA Directors' had their June meeting where they discussed uncollected accounts and the Spencer sale. Read more...

Summer 2020 Newsletter

June 03, 2020

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Spring 2020 Newsletter

April 28, 2020

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Winter 2020 Newsletter

January 22, 2020

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Winter 2020 APSA Newsletter.

January Directors' Meeting Minutes

January 08, 2020

The APSA Directors' had their January meeting where they discussed promotional materials and registration transfers. Read more...

Fall 2019 Newsletter

November 03, 2019

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Fall 2019 APSA Newsletter.

October Directors' Meeting Minutes

October 16, 2019

The APSA Directors' had their October meeting where they discussed plans for the 2020 Membership Meeting and work at USSES and MARC. Read more...

Summer 2019 Newsletter

August 12, 2019

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Summer 2019 APSA Newsletter.

2019 Eastern NSIP Sale Results

August 10, 2019

The results of the 2018 Eastern NSIP sale, which was held in Wooster, OH, are now posted on the NSIP website. The average sale price for Polypay rams was $936.36 and for ewes it was $491.67. There continues to be great demand for rams and ewes in the eastern United States.

2019 Center of the Nation NSIP Sale Results

July 27, 2019

The results of the 2019 Center of the Nation NSIP Sale, which was held in Spencer, IA, are now posted on the NSIP website. The Polypay portion of the sale was very strong. The average sale price for Polypay rams was $827.38 and for ewes it was $454.88. There continues to be great demand for rams and ewes.

Directors' Meetings and Annual Membership Meeting

July 26, 2019

The July APSA Directors' and Annual Membership meetings were held at the Center of the Nation Sale in Spencer, IA. There was a good discussion about collaborating with the Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, ID to strengthen the breed. Read more...

July Directors' Meeting Minutes

July 10, 2019

The APSA Directors' had their July meeting where they discussed several business items including the agenda for the 2019 Annual Meeting. Read more...

Spring 2019 Newsletter

May 01, 2019

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Spring 2019 APSA Newsletter.

April Directors' Meeting Minutes

April 03, 2019

The APSA Directors' had their April meeting where they discussed several business items including the 2019 Annual Meeting and advertising. Read more...

Winter 2019 Newsletter

February 01, 2019

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Winter 2019 APSA Newsletter.

December Directors' Meeting Minutes

December 19, 2018

The APSA Directors' had their December meeting on the 11th where they discussed several business items including the 2019 Annual Meeting. Read more...

Fall 2018 Newsletter

November 10, 2018

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Fall 2018 APSA Newsletter.

October Directors' Meeting Minutes

October 11, 2018

The APSA Directors' had their October meeting on the 11th where they discussed several business items. Read more...

2018 Midwest Stud Ram Sale Results

August 19, 2018

The results of the 2018 Midwest Stud Ram Sale , which was held in Sedalia, MI have been posted. The average sale price for Polypay rams was $502.95 and for ewes it was $443.33. It was great to have continued and strong representation of the breed at this great sale.

Summer 2018 Newsletter

August 18, 2018

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Summer 2018 APSA Newsletter.

2018 Eastern NSIP Sale Results

August 17, 2018

The results of the 2018 Eastern NSIP sale, which was held in Wooster, OH, are now posted on the NSIP website. The average sale price for Polypay rams was $627.62 and for ewes it was $525.00. There continues to be great demand for rams and ewes in the eastern United States.

Directors' Meetings and Annual Membership Meeting

July 27, 2018

The July APSA Directors' and Annual Membership meetings were held at the Center of the Nation Sale in Spencer, IA. There was a good discussion about the growth of the association and engaging the Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, ID to strengthen the breed. Read more...

2018 Center of the Nation NSIP Sale Results

July 27, 2018

The results of the 2018 Center of the Nation NSIP Sale, which was held in Spencer, IA, are now posted on the NSIP website. The Polypay portion of the sale was very strong. The average sale price for rams was $1066.67 and for ewes it was $603.57. There continues to be great demand for rams and ewes.

Upcoming Annual Meeting

July 20, 2018

The annual meeting of the American Polypay Sheep Association will be on the evening of August 27th Read more...

Fecal Egg Count Grant

July 17, 2018

We are in our third and final year of the grant from the Let’s Grow Committee to work on quantitative genetic analysis of parasite resistance and the collection of DNA samples for possible future genome research. Read more...

Spring 2018 Newsletter

April 04, 2018

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Spring 2018 APSA Newsletter.

March Directors' Meeting Minutes

March 06, 2018

The APSA Directors' had their March meeting on the 6th where they discussed several business items. Read more...

Winter 2018 Newsletter

January 15, 2018

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Winter 2018 APSA Newsletter.

December Directors' Meeting Minutes

December 19, 2017

The APSA Directors' had their December meeting on the 19th where they discussed several business items including the treasurer's report, website, and dropping the 2018 National Sale. Read more...

November Directors' Meeting Minutes

November 11, 2017

The November APSA Directors' meeting was via email and ended on the 11. They agreed to drop the 2018 National Sale and to have the Annual Membership Meeting at the Center of the Nation Sale. Read more...

Fall 2017 Newsletter

October 24, 2017

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Fall 2017 APSA Newsletter.

Summer 2017 Newsletter

July 23, 2017

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Summer 2017 APSA Newsletter.

2017 Polypay Sale Results

July 20, 2017

The results of the 2017 Polypay Sale in Berrien Springs, Michigan are now available.

June Directors' Meeting Minutes

June 27, 2017

The APSA Directors' had their post-sale June meeting on the 27th where they discussed the 2017 National Sale and began brainstorming what to do for the 2018 sale. Read more...

Directors' Meetings and Annual Membership Meeting Minutes

June 14, 2017

The June APSA Directors' and Annual Membership meetings were held in Berrien Springs, MI. There was a good discussion about recent increases in registration fees, bylaw changes, and the composition of the board of directors. Read more...

Spring 2017 Newsletter

April 04, 2017

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Spring 2017 APSA Newsletter.

April Directors' Meeting Minutes

April 04, 2017

The APSA Directors' had their April meeting on the 4th where they discussed several business items including the treasurer's report, website, and dropping the 2018 National Sale. Read more...

Winter 2017 Newsletter

January 13, 2017

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Winter 2017 APSA Newsletter.

November Directors' Meeting Minutes

November 30, 2016

The APSA Directors' had their November meeting on the 30th where they discussed several business items including the treasurer's report, developing plans for the 2017 National Sale, and proposal for bylaw changes. Read more...

Fall 2016 Newsletter

October 18, 2016

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Fall 2016 APSA Newsletter.

August Directors' Meeting Minutes

August 30, 2016

The APSA Directors' had their August meeting on the 30th where they discussed several business items including the treasurer's report, developing plans for the 2017 National Sale, registration late fee amnesty, and using the NSIP ID for registrations. Read more...

2016 Polypay Sale Results

July 29, 2016

The results of the 2016 Polypay Sale in Springfield, Illinois are now available.

July Directors' Meeting Minutes

July 27, 2016

The July Directors' Meeting was held on the 27th where they discussed association business including the 2016 National Sale, use of NSIP IDs for registration, and awarding Jerry and Mary Sorensen with a lifetime honorary membership Read more...

Annual Meeting Minutes

June 17, 2016

The APSA Annual Meeting was held on June 17th and new officers and committees were selected. Read more...

May Directors' Meeting Minutes

May 25, 2016

The APSA Directors' had their May meeting on the 25th where they discussed several business items including the treasurer's report, an update on the Let's Grow Grant, and using NSIP IDs on registration certificates. Read more...

Spring 2016 Newsletter

April 16, 2016

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Spring 2016 APSA Newsletter.

April Directors' Meeting Minutes

April 14, 2016

The APSA Directors' had their April meeting on the 14th where they discussed advertising for the 2016 National Sale and the Let's Grow Grant Proposal. Read more...

Winter 2016 Newsletter

January 26, 2016

Be sure to check out the latest news in the Winter 2016 APSA Newsletter.

January Directors' Meeting Minutes

January 14, 2016

The APSA Directors' had their January meeting on the 14th where they discussed several business items including the treasurer's report and finalizing plans for the 2016 National Sale. Read more...

November Directors' Meeting Minutes

November 16, 2015

The APSA Directors' had their November meeting on the 16th where they discussed several business items including the treasurer's report, planning the 2016 National Sale, and ram share agreements. Read more...

2015 Polypay Sale Results

July 19, 2015

The results of the 2015 Polypay Sale in Sedalia, Missouri are now available.