The Data Quality Index (DQI) rates flocks based on the quality and quantity of the data recorded on the flock over the previous year. This index can be used to help LambPlus breeders identify the areas where their data recording…

Genotyping animals offers several benefits in terms of breeding programs, animal health, and productivity. Genotyping through Sheep Ireland is a process where a DNA sample is taken from the animal in a form of a tissue or semen sample, and…

All breeders must  record the lambing information before April 30th. For any animal to retrieve Eurostars this year, breeders are required by Sheep Ireland as well as the majority of breed societies to register lambs births before 30th April. Any…

LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep Ireland to all pedigree and commercial sheep farmers in Ireland. There are approximately 80 Hill flocks recording with LambPlus for the 2024 season. The launch of the Sheep Improvement Scheme in…

Muscle & Fat scanning service is being offered to all LambPlus breeders again this season. Service Request If you wish to have your flock scanned for Muscle and Fat depth this season, please click on the green button and complete…

With the lambing season almost ending in many flocks, remember to genotype your stock rams to ensure your lambs receive their star ratings. Lambs born from a stock ram sire that is not genotyped will not receive any stars. The genotype…

The Central Progeny Test (CPT) farms' lambing season is running very well. There are over 1,500 lambs already recorded on the CPT farms to date, with over 70% of ewes lambed between both flocks. All the lambing data is being…

The first evaluation of this year with the 2024 born lambs included, has been published this week.  The first evaluation can be a milestone for breeders as they get their first glimpse of how their 2024 lamb crop has been…

In this new How To section, breeders can find out everything about how to; Record data, Order online, and access Reports. Recording As a LambPlus member, you will need to record the information listed below Click on each section to see…

Position Overview: You will play a vital role in driving innovation, sustainability, and profitability in the sheep farming sector through data-driven analysis, strategic insights, and collaborative partnerships. Your role would involve analysing various aspects of sheep breeding to provide valuable…

Description We are looking for one graduate to join our hard working and innovative team in our state of the art offices in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Throughout the programme, you will learn and develop a broad skillset in an open,…

When to Weigh LambPlus lambs? All lambs DO NOT need to be weighed when they are exactly 40, 100, or 150 days of age. If lambs are weighed between the parameters outlined below in Table 1, the Sheep Ireland database will be able to…