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Read more about the article Hill Sheep Groups data recording

Hill Sheep Groups data recording

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  • Post published:November 20, 2023
  • Post category:News/Weekly Update

Great opportunity for the Hill sector to keep on improving. Presently Sheep Ireland has two hill flock books recording with them; the Mayo-Connemara ram group and the Donegal Wicklow Cheviot…

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Read more about the article Genotype your stock rams now!

Genotype your stock rams now!

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  • Post published:November 9, 2023
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Genotype your stock rams for the best chances of producing SIS eligible lambs next year! SIS eligible rams are in high demand since the launch of the scheme giving pedigree…

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Read more about the article LambPlus programme 2024 is now open!

LambPlus programme 2024 is now open!

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  • Post published:November 1, 2023
  • Post category:News/Weekly Update

LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep Ireland to all pedigree and commercial sheep farmers in Ireland. Existing LambPlus breeders can now renew their LambPlus membership for 2024.…

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Read more about the article CPT 2023 Natural Mating

CPT 2023 Natural Mating

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  • Post published:November 1, 2023
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In 2023, as part of the CPT Natural Mating programme, Sheep Ireland purchased 13 rams. Together with 8 other rams purchased in 2022, will be mating the CPT Ewes in…

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Read more about the article Have you bought sheep lately? Move animals into your flock easily

Have you bought sheep lately? Move animals into your flock easily

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  • Post published:October 29, 2023
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When Sheep Ireland users log into their account and want to update their inventory by adding newly purchased stock to their flock, this can be done easily by following the…

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Read more about the article CPT Artificial Insemination 2023

CPT Artificial Insemination 2023

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  • Post published:October 23, 2023
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The time has come around again for Sheep Ireland's  Central Progeny Test (CPT) programme 2023-2024 breeding season. The CPT is a critical element of the National Sheep Breed Improvement program…

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Read more about the article LambPlus Euro-Star Indexs & Traits 2023

LambPlus Euro-Star Indexs & Traits 2023

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  • Post published:October 18, 2023
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The Euro-Star Index is a breeding index designed to aid sheep farmers in the selection of more profitable breeding animals. Euro-Star Indexs quantify the genetic component of an animal’s performance…

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Read more about the article Follow Sheep Ireland’s new Instagram page!

Follow Sheep Ireland’s new Instagram page!

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  • Post published:October 16, 2023
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Follow Sheep Ireland's official Instagram page by clicking on the icon, and keep up to date with all things Sheep Ireland. We will be posting regular updates and reminders for…

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Read more about the article More Mating options now available to Breeders!!

More Mating options now available to Breeders!!

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  • Post published:October 4, 2023
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For the past number of years, the 3 methods of Mating that have been available for breeders to record has been Laproscopic AI, Cervical AI & Natural Service. Sheep Ireland…

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Read more about the article Central Progeny Test – Sponging 2023

Central Progeny Test – Sponging 2023

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  • Post published:October 2, 2023
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The purpose of the CPT sponging is to synchronize ewes oestrus cycle for the day of AI. Over 600 ewes have been sponged this week, with 400 being artificially inseminated…

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Read more about the article Sheep Ireland Ram Sale Report period 2016–2023

Sheep Ireland Ram Sale Report period 2016–2023

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  • Post published:September 25, 2023
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Breaking last year’s record, this sale was once again the largest ever catalogued ram sale with the highest entry criteria in Ireland. This high entry criteria ensures that only the…

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Read more about the article Looking for an SIS-eligible ram? Find it on our Ram Search

Looking for an SIS-eligible ram? Find it on our Ram Search

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  • Post published:September 21, 2023
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The easiest ways to find SIS-eligible rams are: Ram Search web [www.ramsearch.ie] Sheep Ireland website [www.sheep.ie] by clicking on the SIS Ram Search green button or on the Ram Search…

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