MidStates Stock Dog Association
February 2010
The 2010 MSSDA meeting was held on January 23 in Monet, MO. The Board of Directors met prior to the meeting and determined the dues would stay at $10/single and $15/family.
2010 Officers and Board of Directors were elected. Danny Shilling maintained high popularity and approval ratings and ran unopposed for President. Milissa Rowell accepted the nomination and elected Vice President. She has selected fellow members Kenny Ruzicka, Jared Frieze, and Paige Wilson for her trial committee. Twila Leierer was re-elected Secretary/Treasurer.
The 2010 Board of Directors include Kenny Ruzicka, Jan Moore, Myra Jines and David Leierer. They look forward to serving the membership and sanctioned the following trials for the 2010 season.
Upcoming 2010 MSSDA Sanctioned Trials
March 20, MSSDA Cattle Trial
Prairie Grove, AR
Twila Leierer – 479-965-2882
April 10, Republic 4-H and FFA Benefit Sheep Dog Trial
April 11 Republic 4-H and FFA Benefit Cattle Dog Trial
Republic, MO
Twila Leierer – 479-965-2882
April 17-18 Duckhead Cattle Dog Trial.
South Coffeyville, OK
Mike and Janet Minor
918-661-2734
April 24-25 Taber Sheep Dog Trial
Walnut Grove, MO
Roy Taber 417-694-8726
May 1 LC Farms Sheep Dog Trial
May 2 LC Farms Cattle Dog Trial
Sedalia, MO-827-6820
Larry and Jan Moore 660-827-6820
August 1 Ozark Empire State Fair Sheep Dog Trial
Springfield, MO
Twila Leierer 479-965-2882
August 28-29 Serendipity Cattle Dog Trial
Clinton, MO
Lyle East 660-477-3718
September 4 Leierer Farm and Ranch Sheep Dog Trial
September 5 Leierer Farm and Ranch Cattle Dog Trial
Branch AR
Twila Leierer 479-965-2882
Sept 25-26 Duckhead Cattle Dog Trial
South Coffeyville, OK
Mike and Janet Minor 918-661-2734
October 1-3 Salmon Ranch Stock Dog Trial
Appleton City, MO
Bob Salmon 660-476-5664
October 9-10 Oaktree Classic Stock Dog Trial
Bartlesville, OK
Tom and Ruth Hines 918-333-6140
Hall of Fame
This year, the Board of Directors selected two members for the Hall of Fame – Jack King and Dale Kuhrt. These two gentlemen have exhibited expert handling skills and professionalism in the trialing world. President Shilling presented them each with a Hall of Fame Plaque. We are very proud to have them as members and excited to award them to the Hall of Fame.
Year End Awards
Congratulations to the top handlers!
Open Sheep and Overall – Bob Salmon and Scott
Open Cattle – Jack King - Bill
Ranch Cattle – David Leierer and Hans
Ranch Sheep – Danny Shilling and Rip
Novice Sheep – David Leierer and Spanky
Novice Cattle Twila Leierer and Kay
Youth –
1st – Andrew Rowell
2nd – Mhari Rowell
MSSDA Sponsored Clinic
The Trial Committee headed by Milissa, has begun working on setting up a clinic. Again this year, there will be ten dog and handler positions and unlimited auditor positions. An announcement will be made as soon as a date and clinician are determined. If you are interested in participating in a dog and handler position, please submit your name to Twila (479-965-2882 or herdingdogs@hotmail.com) and she’ll put your name in the hat. Participants and alternates will be drawn at the Republic Trial.
As one of her projects, Milissa is putting together a pamphlet on owning and training Border Collies. If you have any educational information, please send it to her.
Sheep Parasites
There are very few effective sheep wormers (especially for barber pole) on the market, but one that has been effective is copper oxide wire particles (COWP). The form of copper is poorly absorbed reducing the risk of copper toxicity. Although it is important to manage parasites using more than one method, research indicates COWP is effective in reducing fecal egg counts in lambs. There is evidence that lambs received copper from treated ewes in utero and through milk. The recommended dosage is 0.5 grams to 4.0 grams for hair and wool sheep
David and Twila Leierer began using the COWP this year. They have 2.0 gram boluses for sale at 10 for $7.50.