Department of Animal Science, UC Davis
The 1996 Sheep Show Team, consisting of Leanna Ackerman, Tami Blake, Debra Dietz, Jessica Wendler, Jenny Whitaker, Cheryl Williams and Greg Ahart, Advisor, tasted success last April at the 1996 Purple Circle in Turlock as they exhibited their Grand Champion Ewe and a class-winning ram. Jessica Wendler (left) and Debra Dietz (right) are shown here with the winning ewe.
The UC Davis team also participated in shows at the Great Western, Senior Cow Palace and Dixon Ram Sale.
Show team members are involved in all phases of the programs: selection, management, training, preparation, entries, promotion, industry interaction, marketing and exhibition. A group of enthusiastic students is already busy making plans for the 1997 season.