A Rams Star rating may change after the genotype is included in the evaluation for the first time after testing. These changes occur as the extra information is added to the Rams stars based on the genomic result, which can…

At this time of year graduates are busy thinking about their prospects upon completion of their college course, particularly leading up to exams in the coming months, the application process can be stressful. Sheep Ireland now have an exciting opportunity…

The National Sheep Breed Improvement Levy was introduced in 2012 as a result of industry consultation to help fund the newly established Sheep Ireland. This funding has been pivotal to the success of the programme to date as it has…

Lambing is running and LambPlus breeders should have their stock rams already genotyped. As part of the LambPlus programme, stock rams must be genotyped to attain the Star ratings of their lambs. Genotyping of stock rams is very important as…

The first evaluation of 2023 with the latest updates and 2023-born lambs included has been published today, March 23rd.  The first evaluation can be an exciting and anxious time for breeders as they get their first glimpse of how their…

The Central Progeny Test (CPT) farms' lambing season is running very well. By now all of the ewes inseminated have lambed, with more than 650 lambs recorded, and the natural mated ones will be lambing shortly. Again, this year there…

Want to know why to use the LambPlus app and how to use it for performance recording? Watch this video and check the benefits of using the app. It makes recording easier and faster while improving your DQI.    …

The Data Quality Index (DQI) is an index that 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 help LambPlus farmers identify the areas…

Check out the new features on your Genomic Ordering screen. Now you can select different options considering if you are genotyping; lambs at birth, adult animals, or semen (pellet/straw). Ordering DNA tags for animals in your flock: If you have…

When recording your lambing events, it is vital that a ewe is given credit for producing a multiple litter of lambs, even if one is dead, fostered or sold as a pet. When this ewe is being genetically evaluated for…

Lamb Vigour is a trait that is often overlooked on sheep farms. Farmers already have enough work on their hands besides having extra lambs to put sucking. Sheep Ireland have been recording Lamb Vigour (Up & Suck) on CPT Flocks…

Hill flock application form With the introduction of the new Sheep Improvement Scheme, sheep farms are required to buy genotyped rams. Hill farmers can buy a lowland 4 & 5 Star ram or have the option of buying a Sire…