The American Southdown Breeders’ Association (ASBA) has appointed Ray Countian to its national board for junior members. Weirz is among 11 junior board members for the association, which has existed since 1882 and works to promote and develop the Southdown breed of sheep. According to the association, the Southdown is among the world’s oldest purebred breeds of sheep. “Southdown’s are excelling as terminal sires in commercial production flocks, receiving the final handshake in supreme champion drives all over the country and are the first choice of many youth, families and sheep producers,” the ASBA website states. Weirz, who was appointed this winter, is helping mentor younger association members, according to his father, Clayton Weirz. His duties also include organizing youth activities. Clayton recommends the association to others interested in the sheep industry. “We have the best competition and have a family type of environment across the country,” Weirz said. For more…