[Jacob-list] Why a registry?

[Mary McCracken]

I consider a registration paper like a birth certificate.  The animal deserves to have its history recorded.  I would dearly love to have the history of a ewe I bought without papers.  She is now registered so her legacy of lambs will at least be able to trace back to her.  I consider registration for animals that are being kept to reproduce and preserve a breed sort of like a chore that really should get done.  Don't get involved with politics and attitudes.  Just get the paperwork done.  mary 
    -----Original Message-----
    From: Mark Essen <messen at socket.net>
    To: jacoblist <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
    Date: Thursday, July 26, 2001 4:18 PM
    Subject: [Jacob-list] Why a registry?
    
    
    As I often do, I can once again say:  "Fred, I agree".  One registry is important for rare breeds.
    But until both current major associations stop competing--this will not happen until a merger--I will keep my money in my pocket.
    Many people have correctly said the newsletters are informative.  That is correct and I do miss my newsletter.  I do not miss the attitudes, competitiveness, and the politics.
    Thank al that is sacred that you do not need to be a member of an association to be on this list.
    Mark Essen
    Famous Acres
    6701 County Road 353
    Fulton, Mo.  65251
    (573)642-0350
    messen at socket.net
    Jacobs 4-Horn Sheep, Pygmy Goats, Pyrenees, Peafowl, Highland Cattle, Yak, Emu, and Fallow Deer all living together in the Kingdom of Callaway
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