Features of the Movement Report
The Movement Report provides full clarity of all the movements into/out of the flock (including deaths), making it easy to analyze and review the main reasons why animals are culled…
Why do €urostars change and how often?
The genomic evaluation runs weekly, there is potential for index movements due to new data flowing into the evaluation. The star rating system (Table €urostar Categories 1-5 stars) was incorporated…
Timeliness for recording 100 & 150 days lambs weights
When to weigh LambPlus lambs? Check these tables. All lambs DO NOT need to be weighed when they are exactly 40, 100, or 150 days of age. If lambs are weighed between the parameters…
The timeline for getting Genomic results and Genomic Evaluation
After a breeder sends the tissue samples to the lab, the genotyping process can take up to 4 weeks, unless it requires a re-testing. The Steps are as follows: Breeders…
Want to sell SIS Hill rams? 75% increased demand in 2024!
Demand for Sire verified Hill rams & scrapie type 1, 2, or 3, is predicted to dramatically increase this season. Breeders can expect an earlier and higher demand, so Sheep…
90 days countdown for the 2024 Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale
Sheep Ireland Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale will take place on Saturday, August 24th 2024 in Tullamore Mart, Co. Offaly. The success of the sale has been primarily driven by…
When and Why to record lambs and ewe mature weights?
Breeders collects valuable performance information that is used in the Sheep Ireland genetic evaluations. There are 5 key weights to be recorded: birth weight, 40-day weight, 100-day weight (weaning), 150-day…
Linkage status is now updated for 2024 season
After completion of the 2024 lambing registrations, linkage status is now updated for all flocks. Flock linkage refers to the genetic connectivity/relatedness between flocks. Providing accurate €uroStars (genetic evaluations) to…
The impact of performance recording on Genetic Evaluations and DQI
LambPlus aims to collect as much performance information as possible for use in the Sheep Ireland genetic evaluations. Breeders collect a wide range of data on their flock right across…
How do you know what lambs are the best performers?
Use your Weighing Report to assess flock performance and know what lambs are the best performers. LambPlus breeders put a lot of time and effort into recording critical animal weights…
CPT 40-Day weights & health inspections 2024
Last week the first 40-day weights and health inspections of the season were carried out on our two CPT (Central Progeny Test) farms. As well as recording a weight for…
What to do if I used DNA Combo Tags at birth?
Any breeder using DNA combo tags at birth, needs first to order the genomic service. This needs to be done BEFORE posting the samples to the lab, because if not,…
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