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…
LambPlus Flock Recording Notebook
Apart from the LambPlus App and the Farmer Homepage - online services, breeders can do their data recordings using this printed Flock Notebook. Afterwards, remember that all data must be…
Your Sheep Ireland’s account Farmer Homepage
Once accessing your Farmer Homepage, the following information is displayed: By clicking each tab on the main Menu, options will be displayed for managing your flock account, and accessing reports.…
How to download and use the Lambplus app?
The LambPlus App is available to all Sheep Ireland users. It works on Android and iOS devices (tablets and phones), and it's designed to be user-friendly for both Pedigree and Commercial…
Sheep Ireland FAQ: Your Questions Answered
This FAQ page is designed to provide you with clear and concise answers to the most common inquiries. 1. €urostar Indexes – do they work? Yes. Almost half of the…
LambPlus 2025 signups close on December 16th!
Last call! Signups for LambPlus 2025 will close on the 16th of December. LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep Ireland to all pedigree and commercial sheep farmers…
How to use the Pregnancy Report
Breeders are scored on completion and timeliness of recording the pregnancy scans in the DQI. This report is very useful in determining the management and nutrition plan of ewes in…
Why is the DQI important for €urostars evaluations?
The Data Quality Index (DQI) is a significant measure that ensures the highest standard of data integrity behind the €urostars. Sheep Ireland does not publish €uroStar indexes for breeders when…
The Data Quality Index (DQI)
The Data Quality Index (DQI) rates flocks based on the quality and quantity of the flock data recorded in LambPlus programme over the previous year. This index can be used to help LambPlus breeders identify…
LambPlus Recording Timeline
LambPlus breeders need to record data to help calculate the genetic evaluations. The following chart provides a clear description of what, when, and how, data needs to be recorded. The…
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…
Sheep Ireland at the Sheep Breeders Round Table 2024
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…