Why do €urostars change and how often?
The genomic evaluation runs weekly, so there is potential for index movements due to new data flowing into the evaluation. The €urostars are based on the most recent data available…
The impact of performance recording on Genetic Evaluations and DQI
LambPlus aims to collect as much performance information as possible for use in the Sheep Ireland genetic evaluations. Breeders collect a wide range of data on their flock right across…
How to use the €uro-Stars information when buying rams?
With Rams sales season now upon us, and most sales including €uroStar evaluations in their catalogues, it is worth taking some time to understand how to use this information to…
CPT Ram Sale Report 2026
Now that the CPT Ram Sale has concluded, all of us at Sheep Ireland would like to extend our sincere thanks to all the buyers and bidders for their support.…
Lot 11 MULLAGHRAFFERTY HAGGLER
Mullaghrafferty Haggler is an outstanding Texel ram featured in this year's Central Progeny Test (CPT) Ram Sale. He ranks in the top 1% of the breed for the Replacement Index…
Lot 10 TIFFINS CHARLIE
Tiffins Charlie is a high-performing Suffolk ram featured in this year's Central Progeny Test (CPT) Ram Sale. A 5-Star Replacement and 5-Star Terminal ram, he combines strong maternal and terminal…
Lot 9 Kells Chieftan
Kells Chieftan is a Suffolk ram featured in this year's Central Progeny Test (CPT) Ram Sale. A 4-Star Replacement ram, he offers a range of functional traits that can contribute…
Lot 8 CHAPELIZOD CHOIR BOY
Chapelizod Choir Boy is a standout Suffolk ram in this year's Central Progeny Test (CPT) Ram Sale. He ranks in the top 2% of the breed for the Replacement Index…
CPT Ram Sale 2026 taking place between the 7th and 9th of July – viewing day July 6th.
Over the past 6 years, Sheep Ireland has been purchasing rams for use in natural Mating on a proportion of the CPT ewes. After testing the rams, Sheep Ireland offers a…
Lot 7 Bannow Paige
Bannow Paige is a Suffolk ram featured in this year’s Central Progeny Test (CPT) Ram Sale. He ranks in the top 9% of the breed for the Terminal Index, making…
Lot 6 Cooley
Cooley is a high-performing Lleyn ram in this year’s Central Progeny Test (CPT) Ram Sale. He ranks in the top 1% of the breed for the Terminal Index alongside top…
Lot 5 Fiddawn Colt
Fiddawn Colt is a Charollais ram featured in this year’s Central Progeny Test (CPT) Ram Sale. He ranks in the top 7% of the breed for the Replacement Index, offering…