Virginia Ram Test Program
The Ram Lamb Test is held at the Virginia Sheep Evaluation Center on the Virginia Tech Shenandoah Valley Research and Extension Center in Steeles Tavern, VA. This program is sponsored by the Virginia Sheep Producers Association and the VSPA Seedstock Council. The Virginia Ram Test is among the oldest, most continuously operated ram evaluation programs in the U.S., with the program existing at the current location since the mid-1970s.
The program purpose is:
- To provide a standard, impartial postweaning performance test that will furnish records which will be useful to the consignor's breeding program;
- To provide a source of and market for performance tested rams;
- To serve as an educational tool for the sheep industry.
The 2024 Virginia Performance Ram Lamb Test Sale is set for Saturday, August 24, 2024.
- Nominations Due: April 5
- Delivery: Monday, April 29
2024 Consignment Packet contains:
Rules & Regulations,- Historical Test & Sale Expense Summary (2015-2023),
Nomination Form
2024 VA Performance Ram Test Dates |
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| Nomination Deadline | April 5 |
| Ram Delivery | Monday, April 29 |
| Start Test | May 13 & 14 |
| 21-day Interim Weight | June 4 |
| 35-day Interim Weight | June 18 |
| 49-day Interim Weight | July 2 |
| Off-test (63 days) | July 15 & 16 |
| Sale & Field Day | Saturday, August 24 |
- View videos from the 2024 Ram Test below or visit the YouTube page directly.
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- Videos will be posted as they become available.
Catalog for the 2024 Virginia Performance Ram Lamb Test Sale
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The Virginia Performance Ram Lamb Test Sale will host a Ewe Lamb Sale, immediately following the ram sale. The 2024 Ewe Sale Rules and consignment details will be posted as soon as they are available.
Consignments are open to members in good standing with the Virginia Sheep Producers Association and the Virginia Sheep Seedstock Council.
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