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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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Read more about the article Upcoming Lowland Sales

Upcoming Lowland Sales

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  • Post published:September 19, 2023
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In the sales highlighted below, some rams will be SIS-eligible so keep this in mind when looking through the catalogue. SIS-eligible rams will be highlighted with a green tick in…

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Read more about the article Hill Ram Sales 2023

Hill Ram Sales 2023

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  • Post published:September 14, 2023
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During the past year, several Hill breed Groups have been working together with Sheep Ireland, planning actions to support the farmer’s requirements for the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) to purchase…

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Read more about the article Last chance to put rams forward for the CPT for 2023

Last chance to put rams forward for the CPT for 2023

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  • Post published:September 14, 2023
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CPT AI is fast approaching and many rams have been nominated by LambPlus breeders to be used in the CPT this year. We are still, accepting nominations for rams this…

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Read more about the article Record your Health Data

Record your Health Data

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  • Post published:September 14, 2023
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At this time of the year, ewes and rams are being prepared for the mating season or have already been put out for breeding. This is the best moment to…

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Read more about the article RDS Award 2023 Winner – William Hutchinson, Co. Kilkenny

RDS Award 2023 Winner – William Hutchinson, Co. Kilkenny

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  • Post published:September 6, 2023
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William Hutchinson, Co. Kilkenny, is the 2023 LambPlus Breeders Index Award Winner 🏆 William has been performance recording with LambPlus since the programme began in 2009 and lambed down 57…

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