Midwest Hair Sheep sale to be held Oct. 6

The Washington County Sheep Association will hold its 12^th annual “Midwest Hair Sheep Sale” on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. The sale will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds located on East Market Street. Animals will be penned and ready for viewing by 11 a.m.

One hundred and fify-three rams and ewes from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, and Virginia have been consigned for this sale. Breeds for sale include Dorper, White Dorper, Katahdin, St. Croix and crossbreds. A link for the complete listing of animals for sale is posted on the association’s website at www.wcsheep.org or https://extension.purdue.edu/washington .

For more information, contact the president of the Washington County Sheep Association Bronie Brown, 812-620-6577; Dave Embree, 812-216-7151; or Purdue Extension – Washington County, 812-883-4601.

Anyone wanting to start a flock, add to their flock, or learn more about the hair sheep breeds is urged to attend this sale. The Washington County Sheep Association will have concessions available at the sale.