Benefits for farmers joining LambPlus. As part of the LambPlus programme, farmers record a variety of key events such as mating, pregnancy scanning, lambing information, and weights. Genetic evaluations and…
In 2024, as part of the Central Progeny Testing Natural Mating programme, Sheep Ireland purchased 17 rams. Together with 8 other rams purchased in 2023, more than 1800 CPT &…
LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep Ireland to all pedigree and commercial sheep farmers in Ireland. Signups are now open and will close on the 16th of…
Ewes that are longer on farm but still in your flock inventory could be showing up as ewes missing event recordings. Ensure your flock inventory is up to date to…
The best time to record your animals as 'not mated' is when you are recording your Mating. Recording your ewe lambs as not mated is important as it affects your…
Have you identified an outstanding performing ewe in your flock? Embryo Transfer (ET) allows the production of multiple offspring from elite females within your flock. ET is the process by…
Sheep Irelands' first ever Hill ram sale was held in Manorhamilton mart on Friday evening the 11th of October. The sale was a multibreed hill ram sale, with 125 hill…
Don't forget to record the mating for your flock! Recording this information online will prevent missing out on important animal events due to data loss. Check these "How to" videos…
As part of Sheep Expo 2024, Sheep Ireland gave recognition to the Highest Achieving & Most Improved LambPlus flocks during 2024 season. These awards are kindly sponsored by FBD and Sheep Ireland are…
Sheep Ireland is hosting our first ever Hill Ram sale on this Friday the 11th of October 2024 at 7 pm (Manorhamilton Mart). This is a fantastic opportunity for Hill group…
Sheep Expo 2024 takes place on Wednesday, 9th October in the Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 HP8E and Tullamore Farm, Co. Offaly, R35 AT81. This is the first event of…
Congratulations to Michael & Kenneth Bird for the nomination as finalists for Most Improved LambPlus Flock 2024 award. There are six finalists across two categories (Highest Achieving and Most Improved…