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Adding Lamb Vigour to the €uroStar Indexes!
25% of all the labour on the average lowland Sheep farm throughout the year is used during the lambing period (A. Bohan, TLPM) making it one of the most demanding times of the year. Therefore any measure that could potentially…
Genomics all the talk in Hollywood
Sheep Ireland were delighted to be invited to speak with the Wicklow Cheviot Sheep Breeders group this week (Tuesday 1st March) in Hollywood town center, Hollywood, Co. Wicklow. David Coen of Sheep Ireland began by explaining the developments of the…
'Protecting the purity of the Dingle Sheep'- DNA all the talk in Dingle
Sheep Ireland were delighted to be invited to speak with the West Kerry Scotch Mountain Sheep Breeders Society last week (Wed 9th Feb) in Dingle Mart. There was a good attendance on a brisk cool night in West Kerry. Dinny…
How to record Ewe milk
Recording of Ewe Milk is the measuring of how milky a ewe is at lambing time. The data recorded from this trait will flow directly into the sub-index 'Daughters Milk' and the main 'Replacement' Index. Data recorded on this trait…
Last chance to get Lambing Experience in March 2022- Contact ASAP if interested!
As Sheep Ireland prepare for the busy lambing period on the four Central Progeny Test (CPT) flocks, we are pleased to offer lambing experience to students who may be interested. With over 2100 ewe’s due to lamb down within a…
Get your pregnancy scans in now to maximise your DQI!
LambPlus breeders should record their pregnancy scans today! Pregnancy Scan recording is included in your overall DQI %. It’s important to note that you will be scored on completion of recording your pregnancy scans as well as the timeliness in…
WATCH: How to use the LambPlus App to record lamb birth notifications!
Check out this short video on just how quick and easy it is to record a lambing event on the LambPlus App! Use the App to record your lambing's this season! Download from your App store today! Available on Android…
How can performance recording become easier?
Dr Alan Bohan discusses what the benefits of using the LambPlus app to performance record. It simply makes recording easier, faster while improving your DQI! Want to Trial the App first? The LambPlus App is available for FREE DOWNLOAD on the…
What score should I give my ewe for mothering-ability?
Lambing time is responsible for a large proportion of labour requirement throughout the sheep farming year. Ewe mothering ability is a trait that could potentially reduce the labour requirement or time spent per ewe. Differences exist among sire groups in…
WATCH: How to record lambing using the Sheep Ireland App!
Using the App to record lambing information is quick and easy and removes extra work that is required if recording on paper. You can also use the app to record mating's, pregnancy scans, weights and inspections on your animals. Recording…
We are Hiring!!
Submit your CV here Full Time Business Analyst Cork, Ireland Why us? Sheep Ireland’s objective is to help shape the future of the Irish Sheep industry by improving the profitability and sustainability of all Irish sheep farmers through identifying and…
“Irish Sheep Breeding – what’s coming your way?” Webinar
Sheep Ireland were delighted to have two speakers at the Teagasc Sligo/Leitrim/Donegal sheep webinar titled ‘Sheep breeding: What’s coming our way?’ on the 30th of November 2021. The webinar set out to explain the measures proposed for the new Sheep…
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