Hill flocks: Click here to start the registration process with Sheep Ireland to get your rams genotyped
Looking for an SIS-eligible ram? Find it on our Ram Search
One of the easiest ways to find SIS-eligible rams is via the Sheep Ireland online ram search (www.ramsearch.ie) or going to our website (www.sheep.ie) and clicking on the Ram Search tab. Also, a list of ram breeders with suitable rams…
All you need to know about the Genotyped Ram action in the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS)
Find out more about the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS), and the latest updates on the Genotyped Ram action by checking the following FAQs. 1. When do I need to complete the Genotyped Ram task? All participants are required to complete…
Upcoming Lowland Sales
In the sales highlighted below, some rams will be SIS-eligible so keep this in mind when looking through the catalogue. SIS-eligible rams will be highlighted with a green tick in the top right of the sales card in the catalogue.…
Have you bought sheep lately? Move animals into your flock easily
When Sheep Ireland users log into their account and want to update their inventory by adding newly purchased stock to their flock, this can be done easily by following the steps outlined below: Go to 'Inventory' and click the arrow…
Hill Ram Sales 2023
During the past year, several Hill breed Groups have been working together with Sheep Ireland, planning actions to support the farmer’s requirements for the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) to purchase a DNA sire-verified ram. Find here the oncoming Hill Ram…
Last chance to put rams forward for the CPT for 2023
CPT AI is fast approaching and many rams have been nominated by LambPlus breeders to be used in the CPT this year. We are still, accepting nominations for rams this year so if you would like to nominate your ram,…
Record your Health Data
At this time of the year, ewes and rams are being prepared for the mating season or have already been put out for breeding. This is the best moment to record health data, such as Lameness, Body Condition Scores, and…
RDS Award 2023 Winner - William Hutchinson, Co. Kilkenny
William Hutchinson, Co. Kilkenny, is the 2023 LambPlus Breeders Index Award Winner 🏆 William has been performance recording with LambPlus since the programme began in 2009 and lambed down 57 purebred Suffolk ewes in 2022. In addition to William’s Suffolk flock,…
Sheep Ireland Guide & Directory of Breeders 2023
The Sheep Ireland Guide & Directory of Breeders 2023 is now available and has been posted out to over 13,000 commercial breeders this month, in time for the breeding season. The guide & directory highlights pedigree breeders who are involved…
Put your ram forward for the CPT today!!
Sheep Ireland are still in the process of selecting rams for use in the CPT program for the 2023 breeding season. Many breeders have already been in contact wishing to submit their rams for consideration. Breeders who have entered rams to…
Sheep Ireland Sale Report 2023
Sheep Ireland sales going from strength to strength! Sheep Ireland’s 13th Annual Multi-Breed Ram sale occurred on Saturday, August 26th, in Tullamore Mart. Breaking last year's record, this sale was once again the largest ever catalogued ram sale in Ireland.…
It's on this Saturday, August 26th! - Sheep Ireland Elite Multi-Breed €urostar Ram Sale. Download the Catalogue here.
LambPlus €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale will take place on Saturday, August 26th at 11:30 am in Tullamore Mart. The catalogue is now available! Click here to download it: Catalogue 2023 Elite Multi-breed Ram sale All 516 animals are SIS Eligible.…
