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Read more about the article Schedueled Essential Maintenance Monday 25th February

Schedueled Essential Maintenance Monday 25th February

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  • Post published:February 25, 2025
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The Sheep Ireland database will undergo some essential maintenance today the 25th February 2025,  between 12.30pm - 1.30pm. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Read more about the article Early lambing? Check the timeliness for recording 40 days weights

Early lambing? Check the timeliness for recording 40 days weights

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  • Post published:February 19, 2025
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When to weigh LambPlus lambs? Check these tables. As part of the LambPlus programme breeders are asked to record at least 3 weights for their lambs after lambing at 3…

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Read more about the article How can I get ram semen genotyped?

How can I get ram semen genotyped?

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  • Post published:February 18, 2025
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Sheep Ireland strongly encourages breeders to genotype all sires, including sires used in artificial insemination. Stock ram genotyping is mandatory (see post here). This is due to the increased accuracy…

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Read more about the article All you need to know about the LambPlus Data Quality Index

All you need to know about the LambPlus Data Quality Index

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  • Post published:February 13, 2025
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As a LambPlus member, flocks are rated with a Data Quality Index (DQI) based on the quality and quantity of the flock data recorded over the previous year. This index…

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Read more about the article Genotyping #10 facts

Genotyping #10 facts

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  • Post published:February 11, 2025
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Genotyping animals offers several benefits in terms of breeding programs, animal health, and productivity. Genotyping through Sheep Ireland is a process where a DNA sample is taken from the animal…

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Read more about the article Stock rams must be genotyped for their offsprings to receive star ratings.

Stock rams must be genotyped for their offsprings to receive star ratings.

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  • Post published:February 6, 2025
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With lambing season running, this is your reminder to genotype your stock rams to ensure your lambs receive a star rating! SIS eligible rams are in high demand since the…

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Read more about the article How to score Mothering-ability and Ewe Milk ?

How to score Mothering-ability and Ewe Milk ?

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  • Post published:January 28, 2025
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Ewe mothering ability is a trait that could potentially reduce the labour requirement or time spent per ewe. Differences exist among sire groups in the prevalence of poor ewe mothering…

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Read more about the article Recording Lambing Difficulty

Recording Lambing Difficulty

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Importance of Recording Lambing Difficulty It is important that every lambing event has a lambing difficulty recorded. Lambing difficulty is recorded under the lambing event on a selected ewe. Accurately recording…

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Read more about the article How to record a lambing event using the LambPlus App

How to record a lambing event using the LambPlus App

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  • Post published:January 9, 2025
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How to record a lambing event & lambs information using the LambPlus App  Your LambPlus App serves as an electronic version of your lambing notebook. The app is available on both…

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Read more about the article Recording Lambing Events & Lambs Information Online

Recording Lambing Events & Lambs Information Online

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  • Post published:January 7, 2025
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How to record lambing events and lambs information using the Sheep Ireland online services  Recording lambing contributes towards your DQI. In order to maintain your DQI score, aim to record…

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Read more about the article Features of the Movement Report

Features of the Movement Report

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  • Post published:December 23, 2024
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The Movement Report provides full clarity of all the movements into/out of the flock (including deaths), making it easy to analyze and review the main reasons why animals are culled…

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Read more about the article Your Sheep Ireland’s account Farmer Homepage

Your Sheep Ireland’s account Farmer Homepage

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  • Post published:December 19, 2024
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Once accessing your Farmer Homepage, the following information is displayed: By clicking each tab on the main Menu, options will be displayed for managing your flock account, and accessing reports.…

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