Guidelines for Completion of Registration Forms

Fill out registration form completely and carefully.  Mail information with the proper amount of fees to:

Associated Sheep Registry
15603 - 173rd Avenue
Milo, Iowa 50156

 Applications that are incomplete, incorrect, or lacking fees will be returned to the sender with an explanation of the problem.  Applications will not be accepted unless an ABLA Application for Registration form is filled out for all animals to be registered by the breeder/owner.  The accuracy of the information is the breeder/owners responsibility.  A new form will be sent back with all certificates issued.  Additional forms can be requested from ASR if needed.

Please Note:

WHITE SHEEP: Spots on ears are permissible.  Black nose and lips (dark mottled with grey acceptable).  No mottling on muzzle.  There should be no wool below the knees and no rust-colored hair on legs, with black hooves.  A white animal should have no black spots in the wool and a colored animal should have no white spots in the wool.

A certain amount of graying can and often does occur in colored sheep.  Please register lambs at weaning whose fleeces are:

COLORED: No white spots allowed in colored fleeces.  Remember when choosing the color of your animal: If your animal appears brown at a distance, check the fleece close to the skin.  If the fleece is black at skin level and has brown legs and face, it must be registered as a black lamb.  The brown coloring on the outer part of the fleece is simply sun bleaching.  A brown lamb will have a brown face and brown legs.  The fleece will show brown color all the way to the skin.

1. OWNER AND/OR BREEDER

ASR will issue ABLA registration certificates to the person listed as the owner on the application unless directed otherwise in writing.  The "breeder" is the owner of the dam at the time of breeding.  The "owner" is the owner of the dam at the date of birth of the lamb or the owner of an adult animal to be registered with the ABLA.  It is suggested that the application form copy be kept in a different location from the certificates in case of loss.  Compare all registration certificates with the application form and report any errors to ASR immediately.

2. NAME AND NUMBER ON EAR TAG

If the animal has a farm ear tag or tattoo, record it in the proper column, including any names or initials on the tag or tattoo.  Many farms use the same numbering system each year so the number should be preceded by additional information on the registration certificate.  If you only have two lambs and they do not have an ear tag, assign them a number and specify a farm name or your last name preceding it.  Likewise, if the animal has been given a name, the name alone is not sufficient information.  If a number only is listed on the form, ASR will use the breeder's last name to precede the number unless you specify farm name on the application instead.

3. ABLA NUMBER, REGISTRATION NUMBER

The ABLA number refers to the ABLA registration number that will be assigned by the registrar.  An "F" behind the number indicates the presence of color genetics in the ancestors of that animal even though it is white.  A "B" behind the registration number indicates a colored animal.

The registration number will normally be the ABLA number unless the association is for registration of an animal registered in another association.  Applications will not be accepted unless registration numbers of the sire and dam are included.  If you are registering lambs sired by a leased or borrowed ram, the owner of the ram must provide you with a copy of that animal's registration papers, if the animal does not carry an ABLA ear tag or tattoo.  Likewise, if you purchase a bred ewe the seller must provide a copy of the registration papers of the sire of her offspring in order to register them.

4. TRANSFERS

Transfers of animals already registered will not be accepted unless the registration certificate is received by ASR.  The back of the certificate must be signed by the seller and include the complete address of the buyer.  ASR will record the transfer in the Association records and send the certificate to the new owner.  In most cases, the seller of the animal sends in the certificate to ASR with fees as a courtesy.  It is common in many associations to charge a penalty fee if the transfer is not sent in within 60 days of sale of animal.  The ABLA will also institute such a policy if late transfers become a problem and complaints are received from purchasers.

5. ANIMALS REGISTERED IN ANOTHER ASSOCIATION (Canada, NABLA, ABL Ltd.)

Applications for animals already registered in another association must be accompanied by a copy of the registration certificate (Canada, N.A.B.L.A, and ABL Ltd.) for that animal.  Animals purchased that are registered in another association should be transferred to the new owners name in all associations so that record keeping is accurate for all associations involved.  For example, if you purchase an animal in Canada the Canadian registry should show the animal transferred to your name.

6. LOST CERIFICATES

If a registration certificate is lost, a duplicate should be requested from ASR by furnishing ASR with the ABLA registration number of the animal.  It is for this reason that the owner/breeder should have backup records so that the animal's registration number can be provided.  A duplicate certificate will be issued and will be stamped "duplicate" on the face.

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