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CPT 2024 Lambing underway!
The Central Progeny Test (CPT) farms' lambing season is running very well. There are over 1,500 lambs already recorded on the CPT farms to date, with over 70% of ewes lambed between both flocks. All the lambing data is being…
First Release of the 2024 Genomic Evaluation
The first evaluation of this year with the 2024 born lambs included, has been published this week. The first evaluation can be a milestone for breeders as they get their first glimpse of how their 2024 lamb crop has been…
How to record data, order online, and access reports?
In this new How To section, breeders can find out everything about how to; Record data, Order online, and access Reports. Recording As a LambPlus member, you will need to record the information listed below Click on each section to see…
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Sheep Ireland Graduate Programme (Full Time)
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Timeliness for recording 40 and 100 days lambs weights
When to Weigh LambPlus lambs? All lambs DO NOT need to be weighed when they are exactly 40, 100, or 150 days of age. If lambs are weighed between the parameters outlined below in Table 1, the Sheep Ireland database will be able to…
Where can I check the DNA results online?
Genomic results from genotyped animals are displayed in the Genomic Results report screen, as scrapie results and the inbreeding coefficient . Parentage Results Select between: Parentage Results / Scrapie Results / Inbreeding Coefficient Results - when entering the genomic…
The timeline for getting Genomic results
Depending on how quickly a breeder returns the tissue samples to the lab, there is the potential to have initial results within a 4-week period. The Steps are as follows: Breeders can login to their Sheep Ireland account and select…
How to order genotypes online?
Through the Genomic Ordering screen, 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 ordered DNA combo tags at birth…
DNA Combo Tags and Genomic Ordering online
Any breeder ordering DNA combo tags at birth, needs first to record the lambing event, and then order the genomic service BEFORE posting the samples to the lab. This should be done via Sheep Ireland's account by going to: Management …
What’s the difference between 5 and 1 star-rated Replacement ewes?
When a ewe is being genetically evaluated for her maternal traits, the number of lambs produced reflects her prolificacy and this is reflected in her Number of Lambs Born (NLB) Sub Index. NLB is reflected in her overall Replacement Index…
Why and how to record Lamb Vigour?
Lambing season is in full swing and LambPlus breeders are recording lambing information that will contribute to their flock’s genetic evaluations. Recording how quick a lamb is to get up and suckle its mother is very important. Lamb Vigour is…