New Services for BLU members in the works

The new BLU board has not let any grass grow under its feet in taking up several projects designed to enhance members' interactions with the organization, particularly online. After several meetings, it became clear that members want more information regarding pedigrees, youth activities, imported bloodlines, events and more in an easily accessible format, kept current … Continue reading New Services for BLU members in the works

BLU Board Meeting 1/27/22

BLU board meeting – 1/27/22, 7pm EST, via ZOOM Present: President Katie Sullivan, VP Meredith Myers Null, outgoing Sec/Treas Lisa Rodenfels, board  members Margie Smith, Karen Szewc, Nancy Starkey, Margaret Van Camp, Cindy Cieciwa, Paul Genge (joined at 7:30) Call to order : Present: President Katie Sullivan, VP Meredith Myers Null, outgoing Sec/Treas Lisa Rodenfels, … Continue reading BLU Board Meeting 1/27/22

Change to the color standard – NEW Black Silver designation

COLOR Black Pattern vs Black Silver lamb All purebred Bluefaced Leicester sheep are permitted in the Registry regardless of color: white or natural colored. Although moorit has not yet appeared, it will also be accepted. (Please refer to the Rules for Registration, Section 4.) Natural Colored: Although the Bluefaced Leicester is predominately a white wool breed, … Continue reading Change to the color standard – NEW Black Silver designation

Export to Canada : Explained (from a U.S. perspective)

By Margaret Van Camp, Pitchfork Ranch, Swartz Creek, MI (mavaca@usol.com, 810-814-3408)Of late, our breed has been catching the eyes and the interest of our good neighbors to the north. BLU currently has five Canadian flocks as members, and doubtless there are more flocks that have BLU-registered sheep in them that are not (yet!) members. With … Continue reading Export to Canada : Explained (from a U.S. perspective)