Record pregnancy scanning and maximise DQI
Pregnancy Scan recording is included in the overall DQI score. Recording pregnancy scans is important in determining how many embryos each ewe has, which will then help to decide the…
Pregnancy Scan recording is included in the overall DQI score. Recording pregnancy scans is important in determining how many embryos each ewe has, which will then help to decide the…
Sheep Ireland were invited to present at the Sheep Breeders Round Table which was held on Friday 15th to Sunday 17th November 2024, East Midlands , Derby, England. The event was…
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 2024 mating? If you still…
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…
In 2024, as part of the Central Progeny Testing Natural Mating programme, Sheep Ireland purchased 17 rams. Together with 8 other rams purchased in 2023, more than 1800 CPT &…
LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep Ireland to all pedigree and commercial sheep farmers in Ireland. Signups are now open and will close on the 16th of…
Clean up the inventory and remove all animals that are no longer in the flock before going into the new lambing season. This will also help to increase your Data…
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…
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…
Sheep Ireland is hosting our first ever Hill Ram sale on this Friday the 11th of October 2024 at 7 pm (Manorhamilton Mart). This is a fantastic opportunity for Hill group…
Sheep Expo 2024 takes place on Wednesday, 9th October in the Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 HP8E and Tullamore Farm, Co. Offaly, R35 AT81. This is the first event of…
Congratulations to Michael & Kenneth Bird for the nomination as finalists for Most Improved LambPlus Flock 2024 award. There are six finalists across two categories (Highest Achieving and Most Improved…