Breeders collects valuable performance information that is used in the Sheep Ireland genetic evaluations. There are 5 key weights to be recorded: birth weight, 40-day weight, 100-day weight (weaning), 150-day…
After completion of the 2024 lambing registrations, linkage status is now updated for all flocks. Flock linkage refers to the genetic connectivity/relatedness between flocks. Providing accurate €uroStars (genetic evaluations) to…
Use your Weighing Report to assess flock performance and know what lambs are the best performers. LambPlus breeders put a lot of time and effort into recording critical animal weights…
Last week the first 40-day weights and health inspections of the season were carried out on our two CPT (Central Progeny Test) farms. As well as recording a weight for…
Muscle & Fat scanning service is being offered to all LambPlus breeders again this season. Service Request If you wish to have your flock scanned for Muscle and Fat depth…
As part of the LambPlus programme, farmers record a variety of key events such as lambing information. Genetic evaluations and management reports are generated using key performance information entered, and €urostar…
The Data Quality Index (DQI) 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…
LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep Ireland to all pedigree and commercial sheep farmers in Ireland. There are approximately 80 Hill flocks recording with LambPlus for the…
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…
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…
Position Overview: You will play a vital role in driving innovation, sustainability, and profitability in the sheep farming sector through data-driven analysis, strategic insights, and collaborative partnerships. Your role would…
Description We are looking for one graduate to join our hard working and innovative team in our state of the art offices in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. Throughout the programme, you…