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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
All breeders must record the lambing information before April 30th. For any animal to retrieve Eurostars this year, breeders are required by Sheep Ireland as well as the majority of…
Muscle & Fat scanning service is being offered to all LambPlus breeders again this season. Service Request If you wish to have your flock scanned for Muscle and Fat depth…
Using the Ram report you can easily compare how each of the rams performed in your flock. You can select between Lambing and Weights data. By selecting Lambing, you can…
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…
As part of the LambPlus programme, farmers record a variety of key events such as lambing information. Genetic evaluations and management reports are generated using key performance information entered, and €urostar…
The Data Quality Index (DQI) rates flocks based on the quality and quantity of the data recorded on the flock over the previous year. This index can be used to…
Genotyping animals offers several benefits in terms of breeding programs, animal health, and productivity. Genotyping through Sheep Ireland is a process where a DNA sample is taken from the animal…