Connecticut Sheep Breeders Association, Inc.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to promote and encourage keeping sheep in Connecticut. The CSBA was formed in 1893, and we have been supporting Connecticut shepherds since that time by educating sheep farmers about issues relevant to raising lamb and wool, and facilitating marketing opportunities.



We are sad have to pass on to you the loss of another member

ANNA (UUSITALO) BURNHAM 1930 - 2018

NORTH WINDHAM - Anna (Uusitalo) Burnham, 88, of North Windham, died at home on November 19, 2018. She was born in Canterbury, August 29, 1930, the daughter of the late Oscar and Ida Uusitalo of Canterbury Plains. Anna graduated from Griswold High in 1948 and worked on her family's farm until 1949 when she met the love of her life of 68 years, Herbert Burnham, at the square dances in Mansfield. They married April 8, 1950 and lived at the Burnham Homestead.They became interested in Suffolk Sheep and showed at many sheep shows in New England and The Big E, along with their daughter Lynn, with Southdowns and niece Joyce, with Dorsets. When the grandchildren got older they also went to the fairs and showed sheep. Anna also judged at many sheep shows and was a life member of the New England Sheep and Wool Growers Association, Connecticut Sheep Breeders, and New England Suffolk Association. She was also a lifelong member of the Finnish American Heritage Society in Canterbury. She loved gardening, cooking for friends and family, and knitting for donations to the junior sheep shows at The Big E. Anna leaves her beloved husband, Herbert; a son, Herbert Jr and wife Nancy of West Dover, VT; daughter, Lynn and husband John Aubrey of Apopka, FL; grandsons, Jesse and wife Gina of Ashford, CT, Kevin and wife Alyssa Languth of Hampton, CT; granddaughter, Shannon and Nicolas Emmons of Waltham, MA; great granddaughter, Anna Rose; great grandson, Henry of Ashford, CT; niece, Diane and her husband Michael Kelley of Los Gatos, CA and grand nephew, Tim Clark and wife Karen of Eastford, CT. At her request there will be no calling hours or services, and her ashes will be scattered on her farm. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.

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WHY TAG YOUR ANIMALS?

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture sent out this message today to remind everyone why it is important to put your own ID tags in your animals.

There are advantages to producers officially identifying their animals and keeping records of their animals moving off the farm:

1.It ensures that the ownership of their animals will not be confused with others either by the transporter or at a livestock market.  This will minimize the risk of a producer being paid for an animal owned by someone else, which could be of lesser value.

2. It provides producers with additional sales options, potentially resulting in a higher sales price.  Officially identified animals can be sold and moved from more than one livestock market prior to going to a slaughter facility. 

3. It ensures the correct ownership of animals moving through the market chain to slaughter facilities, minimizing the risk of a producer being wrongly held responsible for incidents of either drug residue violations or disease conditions involving animals he did not own.  

Animal Disease Traceability Rule Information for Connecticut Producers

Bureau of Regulation and Inspection

Seven steps to use when animals are going to be shipped

1. Identify all animals at birth (not just females). Call Elizabeth Hall at 860 713-2541 for FREE supply of USDA tags.
2. Keep treatment records, with date of allowable slaughter based on label.
3. Use software to issue a warning if animals are to be shipped before the labeled recommended date.
4. Tag all animals (including bull calves) being shipped.
5. Complete ‘Owner Shipper Statement’ or ‘Certificate of Veterinary Inspection’ to provide documentation of the animal movement (keep a copy).
6. Have the ‘Dealer’ apply the back tags that are issued to them by their home state (not the auctions back tags), prior to loading,
7.  If you deliver the animal directly to the sale barn, Back Tags are attached from the auction.  Record those numbers.

Questions should be directed to:

Elizabeth Hall

Conn. Animal Disease Traceability Coordinator