Weekly Update: 06/04/18

LambPlus Deadline

The deadline for pedigree ram breeders to enter lambing information onto the database is fast approaching. After the 30th April any lambsentered onto the Sheep Ireland database will not receive €uroStars for 2018 but they will be published in 2019. Breeders will receive regular reminders over the coming weeks.

First Genetic Evaluation Run of 2018

The first Genetic Evaluation of 2018 will be published next Wednesday 11th April. For any breeders that are anxious to cull surplus pedigree lambs based on €uroStar figures we advise you to record any outstanding lambing information by Tuesday so that it will be included in this run. Breeders must be aware that a lot of lambing information has yet to be entered onto the database and so the €urostar figures may fluctuate at this early stage as a result.

Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting

Takes place on Wednesday April 18th at 10.45am at the Teagasc sheep research campus in Athenry, Co. Galway. Please note that attendance is by prior notification only. See here for more information regarding the event.