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Read more about the article DQI Dashboard Upgrade!

DQI Dashboard Upgrade!

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  • Post published:May 8, 2025
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The Data Quality Index (DQI) is a significant measure that ensures the highest standard of data integrity behind the €urostars. The Data Quality Index (DQI) rates flocks based on the…

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Timeliness of Draft weight recording

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Timeliness of recordings is an important component of your Data Quality Index (DQI) Why is Timeliness important? • Reduces data error/loss. A critical element to reducing fluctuations in star movements.…

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Read more about the article Timeliness of 150 Day weight recording

Timeliness of 150 Day weight recording

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The timeliness of 150 day weights are hugely important to prevent index movements during the sales and mating season. Record your weights within 2 weeks of the weighing date to…

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Read more about the article Timeliness of Pregnancy Scanning

Timeliness of Pregnancy Scanning

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To achieve full marks for pregnancy scanning you should have your pregnancy scans recorded on the ewe at least 3 weeks before the ewe lambs.The timeliness of the pregnancy scans…

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Read more about the article Timeliness of 100 Day weight recording

Timeliness of 100 Day weight recording

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Timeliness of recordings is an important component of your Data Quality Index (DQI) Why is Timeliness important? • Reduces data error/loss. A critical element to reducing fluctuations in star movements.…

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Read more about the article Timeliness of 40 Day Weight Recording

Timeliness of 40 Day Weight Recording

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Record your lambs 40 day weights as soon as possible after weighing to ensure you maximize timeliness marks! This data is hugely important in genetic evaluations, the sooner its recorded…

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Read more about the article Recording your NSIS

Recording your NSIS

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It is very important to record your animals with their NSIS tag. NSIS are required for animals to receive star ratings. To record the NSIS tag on an animal. Visit…

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Draft Weight Recording

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These tables are designed to aid breeders in selecting the best time to weigh their LambPlus lambs. As part of the LambPlus programme breeders are asked to record at least 3…

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Read more about the article Timeliness of Lamb Recording

Timeliness of Lamb Recording

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It is important to record your lambing data asap after the event has occurred. This allows for more accurate data recordings and also ensure data is in the genomic evaluation…

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Read more about the article Muscle and Fat Scanning

Muscle and Fat Scanning

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Ultrasound Muscle and fat scanning allows us to obtain carcass data on live animals. It feeds directly into the genomic evaluation which can have an impact on your terminal traits!…

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Read more about the article 150 Day weights recording

150 Day weights recording

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The 150 day weight is an excellent indication of the Days to slaughter index. Lambs weighed between 121 to 180 days of age will count toward your 150 day weight…

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100 Day weight recording

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The 100 day weight or wean weight are an excellent reflection of lambs growth rate. Lambs weighed between 66- 120 days of age will qualify for your 100 Day weight…

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