VBSS CALENDAR

Show Sheep and Earn Points with the VBSS!

Any show can count for points if you turn them in to the Valais Blacknose Sheep Society!

Enter any Valais Blacknose Class, Long Wool, breeding sheep class, or showmanship class for points. Sheep, Youth & Adults can earn points with the VBSS! Be sure to also check out your local events for open classes, state fairs and local fiber festivals.

Sheep are required to show Valais Blacknose Standards. No blocking wool cuts or docked tails. Wool length can be shorter depending on time of year, as long as they have some wool to be judged and are not “blocked”.

“Official VBSS Shows” means Swiss trained judges will be there & points will automatically be added to the sheep & members profile. All other shows must be turned in to VBSSinfo@gmail.com within 7 days, including the filled out official sheep show form, placings, and a picture from the event.

Active VBSS Members can e-mail vbssinfo@gmail.com if interested in volunteering!

Sign Up for Shows

Sign up to participate in shows using the Showman App link below.

Showman App

Earn Points

Submit the following form to earn points for participating in shows.

VBSS Sheep Show Form

Shearing Schedule

Download the official VBSS suggested shearing schedule for sheep shows.

VBSS Shearing Schedule

Breed Standards

Review the official VBSS Breed Standards for Valais Sheep.

VBSS Breed Standards

All Upcoming Shows, Events & Due Dates


Oct
23

Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples


TSUs and electronic submission forms must be received by this date to be included in the scheduled Flock54 submission date.

Visit the DNA Submissions page for instructions on submitting TSU samples and to fill out the DNA submission form:

DNA Submissions Page

For more details, click to view the DNA Testing Policy Statement and DNA Testing Procedure documents.

We ONLY accept TSUs. Do not send hair, blood, semen, tail docks, or ear notch samples as they will be rejected. Allflex brand TSUs are preferred by the lab. Other brands incur an additional $2 fee per sample.


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Jan
6

Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples


TSUs and electronic submission forms must be received by this date to be included in the scheduled Flock54 submission date.

Visit the DNA Submissions page for instructions on submitting TSU samples and to fill out the DNA submission form:

DNA Submissions Page

For more details, click to view the DNA Testing Policy Statement and DNA Testing Procedure documents.

We ONLY accept TSUs. Do not send hair, blood, semen, tail docks, or ear notch samples as they will be rejected. Allflex brand TSUs are preferred by the lab. Other brands incur an additional $2 fee per sample.


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Feb
3

Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples


TSUs and electronic submission forms must be received by this date to be included in the scheduled Flock54 submission date.

Visit the DNA Submissions page for instructions on submitting TSU samples and to fill out the DNA submission form:

DNA Submissions Page

For more details, click to view the DNA Testing Policy Statement and DNA Testing Procedure documents.

We ONLY accept TSUs. Do not send hair, blood, semen, tail docks, or ear notch samples as they will be rejected. Allflex brand TSUs are preferred by the lab. Other brands incur an additional $2 fee per sample.


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Mar
3

Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples


TSUs and electronic submission forms must be received by this date to be included in the scheduled Flock54 submission date.

Visit the DNA Submissions page for instructions on submitting TSU samples and to fill out the DNA submission form:

DNA Submissions Page

For more details, click to view the DNA Testing Policy Statement and DNA Testing Procedure documents.

We ONLY accept TSUs. Do not send hair, blood, semen, tail docks, or ear notch samples as they will be rejected. Allflex brand TSUs are preferred by the lab. Other brands incur an additional $2 fee per sample.


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Apr
7

Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples


TSUs and electronic submission forms must be received by this date to be included in the scheduled Flock54 submission date.

Visit the DNA Submissions page for instructions on submitting TSU samples and to fill out the DNA submission form:

DNA Submissions Page

For more details, click to view the DNA Testing Policy Statement and DNA Testing Procedure documents.

We ONLY accept TSUs. Do not send hair, blood, semen, tail docks, or ear notch samples as they will be rejected. Allflex brand TSUs are preferred by the lab. Other brands incur an additional $2 fee per sample.


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Apr
28

Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples


TSUs and electronic submission forms must be received by this date to be included in the scheduled Flock54 submission date.

Visit the DNA Submissions page for instructions on submitting TSU samples and to fill out the DNA submission form:

DNA Submissions Page

For more details, click to view the DNA Testing Policy Statement and DNA Testing Procedure documents.

We ONLY accept TSUs. Do not send hair, blood, semen, tail docks, or ear notch samples as they will be rejected. Allflex brand TSUs are preferred by the lab. Other brands incur an additional $2 fee per sample.


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Jun
2

Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples


TSUs and electronic submission forms must be received by this date to be included in the scheduled Flock54 submission date.

Visit the DNA Submissions page for instructions on submitting TSU samples and to fill out the DNA submission form:

DNA Submissions Page

For more details, click to view the DNA Testing Policy Statement and DNA Testing Procedure documents.

We ONLY accept TSUs. Do not send hair, blood, semen, tail docks, or ear notch samples as they will be rejected. Allflex brand TSUs are preferred by the lab. Other brands incur an additional $2 fee per sample.


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Jun
7

Deadline for Legacy Registries to receive TSU samples


TSUs and electronic submission forms must be received by this date to be included in the scheduled Flock54 submission date.

Visit the DNA Submissions page for instructions on submitting TSU samples and to fill out the DNA submission form:

DNA Submissions Page

For more details, click to view the DNA Testing Policy Statement and DNA Testing Procedure documents.

We ONLY accept TSUs. Do not send hair, blood, semen, tail docks, or ear notch samples as they will be rejected. Allflex brand TSUs are preferred by the lab. Other brands incur an additional $2 fee per sample.


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Grassroots Refresher Zoom Meeting
Feb
12

Grassroots Refresher Zoom Meeting

When: Feb 12th, 2025 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Hosted By: Rob Lyerla

Register in advance for this meeting:

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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National Western Stock Show
Jan
11
to Jan 26

National Western Stock Show

Location:

The National Western Complex
4655 Humboldt St.
Denver, Colorado 80216

Visit Event Website

Interested in Volunteering? Click the link below to get involved!

Learn More

Click the image to view or download a PDF of the event flyer.

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Grassroots Refresher Zoom Meeting
Jan
8

Grassroots Refresher Zoom Meeting

When: Jan 8, 2025 09:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 

Hosted By: Rob Lyerla

Register in advance for this meeting:

Click to Register

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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