The Montana Sheep Institute — A Leader in the Sheep Industry
The Montana Sheep Institute (MSI) is a cooperative project between Montana Wool Growers Association and Montana State University. The MSI is recognized as an industry leader, dedicated to developing and implementing non–traditional adjustment strategies that will increase the competitiveness of Montana’s lamb and wool in the world market. Our goal is to explore opportunities to increase the utilization of sheep in weed management programs and improve the profitability and competitiveness of the Montana Sheep Industy.
Through this cooperative effort, we strive to utilized sheep grazing as a tool in natural resource management, reduce lamb mortality, and research non–traditional lamb and wool marketing strategies.
Awards and Recognition
- The American Sheep Industry Association recognizes Dr. Rodney Kott. Read more.
- MSI genetic research selected for presentation at the American Sheep Industry Association National Conference. Read more.
- MSI pasture/range management research selected for presentation at the American Sheep Industry Association Nation Conference. Read more.
- MSI wool research selected for presentation at the American Sheep Industry Association Nation Conference. Read more.
- Dr. Rodney Kott inducted into the U.S. Targhee Sheep Association Hall of Fame. Read more.