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Board declines motion to add an 'Any Other Breed' market sheep class
Summary
After statistical data was presented, a motion to add an AOB (any other breed) market sheep class failed for lack of a second; board members expressed concern about effects on existing divisions and potential cascade of breed requests.
The Fair Board discussed a proposal — first raised in January — to add an AOB (any other breed) market class to the youth sheep show. Garrett Tschida, sheep superintendent, presented statistical and breed comparison data for growth and composition traits to inform the discussion.
Board members debated whether a new division would affect existing blackface, speckled face and white face divisions and whether it would open requests for additional breed divisions. Jason Sinner moved to add the AOB market class but the motion received no second and failed. The board recorded concerns that adding a class could lead to calls for separate divisions for other breeds and might allow exhibitors to show twice if not tightly defined.
