CPT Lambing coming to a close for 2022!
Central Progeny Test lambing is coming to a close for 2022. This year the lambing period was once again hugely successful. Over the course of 3 weeks approximately 1800 CPT…
First €uroStar evaluation for 2022 now available
Sheep Ireland have published the first genetic evaluation for the 2022 season. It is critical that breeders view this early genetic evaluation with a high degree of caution given the…
Adding Lamb Vigour to the €uroStar Indexes!
25% of all the labour on the average lowland Sheep farm throughout the year is used during the lambing period (A. Bohan, TLPM) making it one of the most demanding…
Genomics all the talk in Hollywood
Sheep Ireland were delighted to be invited to speak with the Wicklow Cheviot Sheep Breeders group this week (Tuesday 1st March) in Hollywood town center, Hollywood, Co. Wicklow. David Coen…
‘Protecting the purity of the Dingle Sheep’- DNA all the talk in Dingle
Sheep Ireland were delighted to be invited to speak with the West Kerry Scotch Mountain Sheep Breeders Society last week (Wed 9th Feb) in Dingle Mart. There was a good…
How to record Ewe milk
Recording of Ewe Milk is the measuring of how milky a ewe is at lambing time. The data recorded from this trait will flow directly into the sub-index 'Daughters Milk'…
Last chance to get Lambing Experience in March 2022- Contact ASAP if interested!
As Sheep Ireland prepare for the busy lambing period on the four Central Progeny Test (CPT) flocks, we are pleased to offer lambing experience to students who may be interested.…
Get your pregnancy scans in now to maximise your DQI!
LambPlus breeders should record their pregnancy scans today! Pregnancy Scan recording is included in your overall DQI %. It’s important to note that you will be scored on completion of…
WATCH: How to use the LambPlus App to record lamb birth notifications!
Check out this short video on just how quick and easy it is to record a lambing event on the LambPlus App! Use the App to record your lambing's this…
How can performance recording become easier?
Dr Alan Bohan discusses what the benefits of using the LambPlus app to performance record. It simply makes recording easier, faster while improving your DQI! Want to Trial the App…
What score should I give my ewe for mothering-ability?
Lambing time is responsible for a large proportion of labour requirement throughout the sheep farming year. Ewe mothering ability is a trait that could potentially reduce the labour requirement or…
WATCH: How to record lambing using the Sheep Ireland App!
Using the App to record lambing information is quick and easy and removes extra work that is required if recording on paper. You can also use the app to record…
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