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DAFM communication: 2025 National Sheep Census
Sheep keepers are legally obliged to count the number of sheep on their holding each year and submit the details to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, even if no sheep are present. The annual count should be…
2 job vacancies: Agri Business Analyst & Graduate Programme 2026
Are you passionate about the future of Irish sheep farming? Are you interested in genetics and sustainable agriculture? Join the Sheep Ireland team. 1. Agri Business Analyst Sheep Ireland (Full Time) Position Overview: You will play a vital role in…
Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting - 2026 Genetic Evaluation & Star Ratings
During the Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting, speakers highlighted the latest research to be included in the National Sheep Breeding Improvement Programme's 2026 Genetic evaluation and €urostars rating. Dr. Thierry Pabiou (Sheep Ireland) presented how the updated economic values and traits…
Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting - Updates for the 2026 €uroStars Evaluations
The past week's Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting highlighted the latest research shaping the national Sheep Breeding Improvement Programme (€uroStars). Dr. Noirin McHugh (Teagasc) presented how the economic and carbon values updates & the addition of new traits will impact the…
The National Sheep Breed Improvement Programme is ready to level up in Breeding Efficiency
Farmers across the country are set to benefit from advancements in breeding efficiency and flock performance following the latest updates shared at the Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting, held on Thursday, December 11th in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The event brought together…
Reminder: Record pregnancy scanning 3 weeks before lambing
Recording pregnancy scanning is important for the litter size sub-index and also for the flock's DQI. Recording pregnancy scanning year on year also allows you to compare your scanning rate with previous years in the pregnancy report. Pregnancy Scan recording…
Signups for LambPlus 2026 will close next Tuesday, December 16th!
Signups for LambPlus 2026 will close on December 16th. Don't miss your chance, and be part of Sheep Ireland genetic evaluations. LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep Ireland to all pedigree and commercial sheep farmers in Ireland.…
CPT Natural and AI Mating 2025
In 2025, as part of the Central Progeny Testing Natural Mating and AI programme, 2,400 ewes were served at 2 CPT flocks and 8 Commercial recording flocks funded by Sheep Ireland. During 2025, Sheep Ireland purchased 17 rams. Together with…
LambPlus Flock Recording Notebook
Apart from the LambPlus App and the Farmer Homepage - online services, breeders can do their data recordings using this printed Flock Notebook. Afterwards, remember that all data must be loaded to your account online. For new LambPlus members or…
Why is the DQI important for €urostars evaluations?
The Data Quality Index (DQI) is a significant measure that ensures the highest standard of data integrity behind the €urostars. Sheep Ireland does not publish €uroStar indexes for LambPlus breeders when their DQI is lower than 40%. A very high…
How to use the Pregnancy Report
Breeders are scored on the completion and timeliness of recording the pregnancy scans in the DQI. This report is very useful in determining the management and nutrition plan of ewes in the latter stages of pregnancy. Recording the number of…
The Data Quality Index (DQI)
The Data Quality Index (DQI) rates LambPlus flocks based on the quality and quantity of the flock data recorded over the previous year. This index can be used to help LambPlus breeders identify the areas where their data recording needs the most attention…
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