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…
Check your Mating Report
As part of the LambPlus programme, breeders record a variety of key events such as: Mating, Pregnancy scanning, Lambing information, and Weights. Have you recorded your 2024 mating? If you still…
LambPlus reports can be used to make better breeding decisions
Benefits for farmers joining LambPlus. As part of the LambPlus programme, farmers record a variety of key events such as mating, pregnancy scanning, lambing information, and weights. Genetic evaluations and…
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…