CPT Natural Mating 2024
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 programme 2025 is now open!
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…
Is your flock inventory up to date?
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…
Importance of recording Ewe Lambs Not Mated
The best time to record your animals as 'not mated' is when you are recording your Mating. Recording your ewe lambs as not mated is important as it affects your…
How to record an Embryo Transfer event?
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…
Sheep Irelands SIS Hill Sale Report 2024!
Sheep Irelands' first ever Hill ram sale was held in Manorhamilton mart on Friday evening the 11th of October. The sale was a multibreed hill ram sale, with 125 hill…
Have you recorded your 2024 mating?
Don't forget to record the mating for your flock! Recording this information online will prevent missing out on important animal events due to data loss. Check these "How to" videos…
2024 LambPlus Award Winners
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…
This Friday 11th! Sheep Ireland’s Multi-breed Hill Ram sale 2024. Download catalogue.
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 will take place tomorrow!
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…
FBD LambPlus Award Nominees 2024 – Michael & Kenneth Bird
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…
FBD LambPlus Award Nominees 2024 – John Lynch
Congratulations to John Lynch for the nomination as finalist for Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2024 award. There are six finalists across two categories (Highest Achieving and Most Improved flocks), each hoping…