Hill flocks: Click here to start the registration process with Sheep Ireland to get your rams genotyped
Timeliness for recording 100 and 150 days lambs weights
When to Weigh LambPlus Lambs These tables are designed to aid breeders in selecting the best time to weigh their LambPlus lambs. As part of the LambPlus programme breeders are asked to record at least 3 weights for their lambs after…
What is my actual Data Quality Index (DQI) score and how to improve it?
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…
The Sheep 2023 FBD Five-Star Ram Lamb LambPlus Classes
The FBD Five-Star Ram Lamb LambPlus Classes are a unique opportunity for farmers to see the best genetics from each breed going head-to-head. The Classes will take place at Sheep 2023, which is being held at Gurteen Agriculture College on…
The Sheep Ireland €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale
Sheep Ireland €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale will take place on Saturday, August 26th at 11:30 am in Tullamore Mart. This year, the entry criteria will require breeders to genotype some ewes in their flock. This means that breeders must start…
Features of the Movement Report
Sheep Ireland works tirelessly to ensure our reports are user-friendly and helpful. Breeders can move animals into/out of their flocks without secondary confirmation from the other owner. The breeder that does not instigate the move will be notified by email…
How do you know what lambs are the best performers? Use your Weight Report to assess flock performance.
LambPlus breeders put a lot of time and effort into recording critical animal weights throughout the year so it is important that you use this data to its full potential. In the video below Alan Bohan of Teagasc explains how…
Record ewe mature weights using the App! Why are these important for genetic evaluations?
Using the LambPlus App is the simplest way of recording ewes mature weights, simply go to ‘Weighing’ in your App and record your ewe mature weights as they are being drafted through the race when recording your lambs weights -…
Where can I find the DNA results online?
Sheep Ireland is continuously trying to ensure screens are more user-friendly relying significantly on feedback from breeders and other users such as flockbook administrators. These improvements are made to help breeders review and revise their information as effectively and efficiently…
CPT 40-Day weights and health inspections 2023
Last week the first 40-day weights and health inspections of the season were carried out on all three CPT (Central Progeny Test) farms across the country. As well as recording a weight for all CPT ewes and lambs (these lambs…
Record your Health and Weights data using the LambPlus App
Click here to find out the ideal time for weighing your animals Recording Health & Weights on the LambPlus App Using the LambPlus App…
The deadline for Lambing registration is 30th April
All breeders must record the lambing information before April 30th. In order for any animal to retrieve Eurostar's this year, breeders are required by Sheep Ireland as well as the majority of breed societies to register lamb births before 30th…
Last day for registering April 28th ! Muscle & Fat Scanning 2023
Click here to request the Muscle & Fat scanning service Muscle & Fat scanning service is being offered to all LambPlus breeders again in 2023. If you wish to have your flock scanned for Muscle and Fat depth this year,…