Hill Flocks Genomic Results
When genotype samples have been sent to the lab and you receive notification that the results have been published, they will be available to view on Sheep Ireland's Genomic Results…
CPT Ram Sale Report 2024
Now that the CPT Ram sale has finished, all the team here at Sheep Ireland would like to thank all the buyers and bidders and wish them the best of…
Summer Breeding Workshops Begin This Thursday 18th July
The first of the Summer Breeding Workshops is set to take place in John Larges this Thursday 18/07/2024. There will be speakers from both Teagasc and Sheep Ireland, this event…
The Euro-Star Index is a breeding index designed to aid sheep farmers in the selection of more profitable breeding animals.
Euro-Star Indexes quantify the genetic component of an animal’s performance across all traits of importance for Irish sheep farmers. Overall Indexes in Sheep There are two Euro-Star Index's; Replacement Index…
CPT Ram Sale 2024 (July 9th-11th)
This is a unique opportunity for farmers and Breeders in particular to purchase proven genetics. The sale will take place between today, the 9th and the 11th of July. …
Sheep Ireland & Teagasc Summer Breeding Workshops. Save the dates!
In conjunction with Teagasc, Sheep Ireland will be holding summer breeding workshops throughout the country. These events will specifically cater for commercial farmers and pedigree breeders together. Each workshop will…
Daire (left) & Martin (right) Warren with Toby (sheepdog)
How can a 5-star Terminal Ram impact my commercial farm results?
Martin Warren is a part-time sheep farmer from just outside Ballyshannon in Co. Donegal. His four children Daire, Gerry, Nessa, Kelsie, and father John, are all involved with the sheep…
CPT Ram Sale 2024 viewing date (July 8th) and online sale details (July 9th to 11th)
This is a unique opportunity for farmers and Breeders in particular to purchase proven genetics. Viewing date: 8th July , 12 to 14 pm, at Andrew Moloney's farm, Edenderry, Co.…
How to record health & weights using the App?
Record your health & weights quick, easy, and accurately, using the LambPlus App. Check this video on how to do it: When to weigh LambPlus lambs? Check these tables. All…
60 days countdown for the 2024 Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale
Breeders aiming to attend the sale must send the DNA samples to the lab before the end of June. Check the criteria and important dates. Sheep Ireland Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed…
The outgoing Sheep Ireland Chairperson Alex Clarke (Left), with the newly elected Chairperson Denis Carroll (Right)
Sheep Ireland Board elections
Sheep Ireland Board elections affords the opportunity to stakeholders to have their say on who represents them on the Board participating in the governance. The aim of the Sheep Ireland…
All you need to know about the Genotyped Ram action in the SIS
Find out all about the Sheep Improvement Scheme Genotyped Ram action by checking the following FAQs. 1. When do I need to complete the Genotyped Ram task? All participants are…