As part of Sheep Expo 2024, Sheep Ireland gave recognition to the Highest Achieving & Most Improved LambPlus flocks during 2024 season.
These awards are kindly sponsored by FBD and Sheep Ireland are very grateful for their generous support.
LambPlus Awards categories:
- Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2024 (winner received a cash prize of €1,000 and an engraved trophy, and the two other finalists received also a cash prize of €500 each and a framed award).
- Most Improved LambPlus Flock 2024 (winner received a cash prize of €500 and an engraved trophy, and the two other finalists received also a cash prize of €250 each and a framed award).
Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock award, John Lynch, Ballinascraw Vendeens
Congratulations also to the other 2 finalists of this category:
Most Improved LambPlus Flock 2024
Congratulations to the winners of the Most Improved LambPlus flock award, John and Mary Gallagher, String Texels
Congratulations also to the other 2 finalists of this category:
Flocks were selected based on a number of criteria including the genetic merit of the flock based on:
- the Replacement & Terminal Index,
- the DQI of the flock,
- and the Accuracy of the breeding values within the flock.
These awards are to acknowledge the effort and contribution that these breeders are making to the National Sheep Industry.
FBD kindly sponsored the LambPlus awards.