The Association

The Gotland Sheep Breeders Association of North America was established in 2006 to promote and enhance Gotland sheep by establishing a breed standard, upbreeding program and Registry within North America.

Gotland sheep are not a rare breed worldwide. They were introduced to North America in 2003 through a cross-breeding program using artificial insemination and imported purebred Gotland semen from the Whitehall flock in the UK. In 2006, there were fewer than thirty 50% Gotland sheep in North America, and none that meet the percentage requirements for registration. The Registry was established in 2007 and the first 75% Gotland ewes were registered in the GSBANA Flockbook. In 2008 several additional 75% Gotland ewes were registered.

The GSBANA Mission Statement is:

To promote and protect the Gotland sheep breed in North America. Emphasis will be placed on establishing and maintaining a population of healthy and robust Gotland sheep in North America who conform to the established European breed standards. It is of primary importance to maintain the unique qualities of the Gotland breed.

The GSBANA Constitution and By Laws

Association Officers and Board

• President - Franna Pitt
• Vice President - Rick Prestbye
• Secretary - Carol Ronan
• Treasurer - Carol Ronan
• Board Member at Large - Elissa Lenard

Other Association Documents and Information

• Details of the Breeding Up program
• GSBANA Breed Standard
• Gotland Rams with semen imported to North America
• GSBANA Flock Book - coming soon!
• Registration Forms (until forms are updated, please write in information, if needed)
  • Recording/Registration Form (pdf file)
  • Foundation Ewe/Ram Application, page 1 (note: Ownership history is not required.)
  • Foundation Ewe/Ram Application, page 2
• Membership Application (MS Word document)
• Membership List and Farm Links