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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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Read more about the article Sheep Ireland Guide & Directory of Breeders 2023

Sheep Ireland Guide & Directory of Breeders 2023

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  • Post published:September 4, 2023
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The Sheep Ireland Guide & Directory of Breeders 2023 is now available and has been posted out to over 13,000 commercial breeders this month, in time for the breeding season.…

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Read more about the article Put your ram forward for the CPT today!!

Put your ram forward for the CPT today!!

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  • Post published:August 31, 2023
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Sheep Ireland are still in the process of selecting rams for use in the CPT program for the 2023 breeding season. Many breeders have already been in contact wishing to submit…

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Read more about the article Sheep Ireland Sale Report 2023

Sheep Ireland Sale Report 2023

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  • Post published:August 30, 2023
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Sheep Ireland sales going from strength to strength! Sheep Ireland’s 13th Annual Multi-Breed Ram sale occurred on Saturday, August 26th, in Tullamore Mart. Breaking last year's record, this sale was…

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