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Timeliness for recording 40-100 days weights
When to weigh LambPlus lambs? Check these tables. 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…
CPT 2026 Lambing underway!
The Central Progeny Test (CPT) farms’ lambing season is running very well and coming to an end on our CPT flocks. All the lambing data is being recorded using the LambPlus App: lambing status, date, lambing difficulty, ewe milk, mothering ability,…
2026 Muscle and Fat Scanning service for LambPlus breeders
Muscle & Fat scanning service is being offered to all LambPlus breeders again this season. If you wish to have your flock scanned for Muscle and Fat depth, please click on the green button and complete your request before April…
How can I get ram semen genotyped?
Sheep Ireland strongly encourages breeders to genotype all sires, including sires used in artificial insemination. Stock ram genotyping is mandatory (see post here). This is due to the increased accuracy provided by genotypes in evaluations. Semen sample kits are ordered…
First Release of the 2026 Genomic Evaluation
The first evaluation of this year with the 2026 born lambs included, has been published. The first evaluation can be a milestone for breeders as they get the first glimpse of how their 2026 lamb crop has been ranked. The…
Sheep Ireland 2026 Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale
The Sheep Ireland Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale will take place on Saturday, August 22nd 2026 in Kilkenny Mart, Co. Kilkenny. Below is the entry criteria for the sale, as well as other important information you need to know for the…
Sires must be genotyped for their offspring to receive star ratings
With the lambing season running, remember to genotype your stock rams to ensure your lambs receive their star ratings during the next season. Remember that lambs born from a stock ram sire that is not genotyped will not receive any…
Sustainable Sheep Made Simple: The Latest from the Sustain Sheep Project
The Sustain Sheep project is working across several countries to help farmers breed sheep that are healthier and more efficient– without adding extra work on farms. Read more below to keep up to date with what’s happening in Sustain Sheep: What…
How to record data, order online, and access reports?
In this "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…
Early lambing? Check the timeliness for recording 40 days weights
When to weigh LambPlus lambs? Check these tables. As part of the LambPlus programme breeders are asked to record at least 3 weights for their lambs after lambing at 3 defined points in time as outlined below. Breeders are however…
How to record on-farm deaths?
It is important to keep your flock inventory up to date and remove all animals that are no longer in the flock. This includes recording all on‑farm deaths. LambPlus breeder's flock inventories on the Sheep Ireland database should reflect what…
Is your flock inventory up to date?
Clean up your inventory and remove all animals that are no longer in the flock. This will also help to increase your Data Quality Index (DQI). LambPlus breeders flock inventories on the Sheep Ireland database should reflect what is on…
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