CPT Lambing has kicked off!!
The Central Progeny Test Lambing period has started this next week. This is a very busy time for Sheep Ireland with a huge amount of the commercial data that contributes…
Online Announcement of the Winners of the FBD LambPlus Awards 2020
Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2020 - Overall Winner – Maria Philpott, Duhallow Charollais The Duhallow Charollais flock (C62) has been announced as the overall winner of the highest achieving LambPlus…
Hill flockbooks: providing a foundation to protect and progress hill breeds and the sector
The hill sector is currently under-represented in the national breed improvement programme as there is less of an underlying breeding structure compared to the lowland sector. This is something that…
FBD LambPlus Award Winners to be announced next week
The overall winners of the FBD LambPlus awards will be announced next Wednesday, March 3rd at 8pm and will be published in the Irish Farmers Journal next Thursday, March 4th.…
Finalist for Most improved LambPlus flock 2020 – Neil & Ann Ford, Kilbride Vendeens
Our third and final nominee for the most improved LambPlus flock in 2020 is the Kilbride Vendeen flock which is owned by Neil and Ann Ford and is based near…
Finalist of Most Improved LambPlus Flock 2020 – Martin Murphy, Montybally Texels
The Montybally Texel flock (MYE) was established by Martin Murphy in 2008 and joined the LambPlus programme in 2010. The flock is based in Ballykeeran Big, just outside Athlone, Co.…
Finalist of Most improved LambPlus flock 2020 – Enda Turley, Newbridge Texels
Newbridge Texels have been nominated for the most improved LambPlus flock in 2020. Based near Ballynahown, Co. Westmeath the Newbridge flock is owned by Enda Turley, pictured above with Lee…
Finalist of Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2020 – Maria Philpott, Duhallow Charollais
The third and final nominee for the Highest achieving LambPlus Flock 2020 is Duhallow Charollais owned by Maria and John Philpott. This nomination is very special due to the fact…
Finalist of Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2020 – David O’Gorman, Carrowbaun Charollais
The second of three flocks to be nominated for the highest achieving LambPlus flock in 2020 is Carrowbaun Charollais owned by David O’Gorman. The flock was established by David in…
Finalist of Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2020 – Tim Keady, Oltore Belclares
Oltore Belclares have been nominated for the highest achieving LambPlus flock in 2020 and are one of three flocks nominated for the award. The Oltore flock was established by Tim…
Teagasc Virtual Sheep Conference 26th & 28th Jan 2021!
The Teagasc Virtual Sheep Conference will take place across two evenings, Tuesday, 26th January and Thursday, 28th January, as a Zoom webinar between 8pm and 9pm. Agenda for Tuesday, 26 January,…
Five-star animals producing more profit and less emissions than one-star animals
Dr. Alan Bohan of Sheep Ireland discusses how five-star animals are producing higher prolificacy levels and higher lamb performance while being more environmentally friendly. Using the Teagasc Lamb Production Model…
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