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Record pregnancy scanning
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…
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…
Sheep Ireland Graduate Programme 2026 open now!
Are you passionate about the future of Irish sheep farming? Are you interested in genetics and sustainable agriculture? Join the Sheep Ireland Graduate Programme and kick-start your career in the dynamic world of sheep farming. We are looking for one…
Agri Business Analyst Sheep Ireland (Full Time)
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…
Sires must be genotyped for their offspring to receive star ratings
With the mating season ending in most flocks, remember to genotype your stock rams to ensure your lambs receive their star ratings during the next season. Sheep genomic information refers to the genetic data that is obtained from the analysis…
Check your Mating Report
As part of the LambPlus programme, breeders record a variety of key events such as: Mating, Pregnancy scanning, Lambing information, and Weights. Have you recorded your 2025 mating? If you still haven't, read this information first (click here). At this time…
LambPlus reports can be used to make better breeding decisions
Benefits for farmers joining LambPlus. As part of the LambPlus programme, farmers record a variety of key events such as mating, pregnancy scanning, lambing information, and weights. Genetic evaluations and management reports are generated using key performance information entered, and…
How to record Mating using Sheep Ireland's App?
Recording mating has never been so quick and easy. Tick the boxes, and mating is recorded! Recording mating can be done in the yard or in the shed as the event is happening using the LambPlus App. Take a look…
LambPlus Recording Timeline
Have you signed up for LambPlus 2026? What, when, and how data needs to be recorded? LambPlus breeders need to record data to help calculate the genetic evaluations. The following chart provides a clear description of what, when, and how…
Importance of recording Ewe Lambs Not Mated
When recording Mating, you also need to record your animals that are 'Not Mated'. Recording your ewe lambs as not mated is important as it affects your DQI in terms of accounting for your inactive ewes. All ewes in the…
LambPlus programme 2026 is now open!
Existing LambPlus breeders can now renew their LambPlus membership for 2026. Signups are now open and will close on the 16th of December. LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep Ireland to all pedigree and commercial sheep farmers…
How to record an Embryo Transfer event?
Have you identified an outstanding performing ewe in your flock? Embryo Transfer (ET) allows the production of multiple offspring from elite females within your flock. ET is the process by which fertilized embryos are flushed (removed) from a donor ewe…
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