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LambPlus memberships continue to rise in 2026!
Over 1,700 flocks have signed up to performance record their animals in 2026. Now that the deadline for joining LambPlus has passed for lowland breeders, we can see that the number of breeders that have joined the LambPlus performance recording…
Timeliness of Lamb Recording
It is important to record your lambing data ASAP after the event has occurred. This allows for more accurate data recordings and also ensure data is in the genomic evaluation as soon as possible. Breeders should aim to record details…
Understanding the importance of Number of Lambs Born (NLB) records
For breeders and commercial sheep farmers, lambing season is the single most important period in the breeding year. It ultimately sets the direction for the farm, dictates management workload, and sets the foundation for next year’s flock performance. One figure…
Using DNA Combo Tags at birth? Place your genomic order BEFORE sending the samples!
Any breeder using DNA combo tags at birth must record the department tag number and order the genomic service first. This needs to be done BEFORE posting the samples to the lab because if not, the lab can't process the…
Updates being introduced in the 2026 Sheep Genetic Evaluations
The new Sheep Ireland Genetic Evaluations were launched this week, with updated Economic Values & new Traits being included. There are three main updates being introduced for 2026. Updated Economic Values Introduction of a new Faecal Egg Count (FEC) trait …
Why is it important to record Dead Lambs at birth?
When recording lambing events, a ewe must be given credit for producing a multiple litter of lambs, even if one is dead, fostered or sold as a pet. When this ewe is being genetically evaluated for her maternal traits, the…
Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting – Carbon Values
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. Jonathan Herron (Teagasc) presented the research behind the addition of carbon values to…
Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting – Collection of Enteric Methane Data
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. Eoin Dunne (Teagasc) presented his work on the Collection of Enteric Methane Data in…
Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting – Updating the Economic Values
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. Edel O’Connor (Teagasc) presented the research behind the updated Economic Values which will…
Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting – OviFEC: Developing genetic parameters for worm resistance in sheep
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. Orla Keane (Teagasc) presented the research from the OviFEC project which is underpinning…
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…
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