Recently two Rambouillet rams from South Dakota reached the Registered of Merit Status in the American Rambouillet Sheep Breeders Association, according to the South Dakota Rambouillet Association.
The first ram to achieve this rare feat is Erk Bros B1510-997995R, raised by Erk Bros of Newell, South Dakota. They run a range flock of 900 head and a registered flock of 300 head of Rambouillet ewes. Breeding stock is sold at the Newell Ram Sale, Wyoming Ram Sale in Douglas, Wyoming, and private treaty off the ranch.
The second ram is Cook Sisters 5931-999443R bred by Cook Sisters of Glad Valley, South Dakota. They run a Rambouillet flock of 200 head of ewes. Breeding stock is sold at the Newell Ram Sale, the South Dakota Sheep Growers Ewe Sale in Huron, South Dakota, and they also sell by private treaty off the ranch.
