Why is the DQI important for €urostars evaluations?
The Data Quality Index (DQI) is a significant measure that ensures the highest standard of data integrity behind the €urostars. Sheep Ireland does not publish €uroStar indexes for breeders when…
The Data Quality Index (DQI) is a significant measure that ensures the highest standard of data integrity behind the €urostars. Sheep Ireland does not publish €uroStar indexes for breeders when…
The Data Quality Index (DQI) rates flocks based on the quality and quantity of the flock data recorded in LambPlus programme over the previous year. This index can be used to help LambPlus breeders identify…
LambPlus breeders need to record data to help calculate the genetic evaluations. The following chart provides a clear description of what, when, and how, data needs to be recorded. The…
LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep Ireland to all pedigree and commercial sheep farmers in Ireland. Signups are now open and will close on the 16th of…
Pregnancy Scan recording is included in the overall DQI score. Recording pregnancy scans is important in determining how many embryos each ewe has, which will then help to decide the…
Sheep Ireland were invited to present at the Sheep Breeders Round Table which was held on Friday 15th to Sunday 17th November 2024, East Midlands , Derby, England. The event was…
As part of the LambPlus programme, breeders record a variety of key events such as: Mating, Pregnancy scanning, Lambing information, and Weights. Have you recorded your 2024 mating? If you still…
Benefits for farmers joining LambPlus. As part of the LambPlus programme, farmers record a variety of key events such as mating, pregnancy scanning, lambing information, and weights. Genetic evaluations and…
In 2024, as part of the Central Progeny Testing Natural Mating programme, Sheep Ireland purchased 17 rams. Together with 8 other rams purchased in 2023, more than 1800 CPT &…
LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep Ireland to all pedigree and commercial sheep farmers in Ireland. Signups are now open and will close on the 16th of…
Clean up the inventory and remove all animals that are no longer in the flock before going into the new lambing season. This will also help to increase your Data…
The best time to record your animals as 'not mated' is when you are recording your Mating. Recording your ewe lambs as not mated is important as it affects your…