During the Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting, speakers highlighted the latest research to be included in the National Sheep Breeding Improvement Programme’s 2026 Genetic evaluation and €urostars rating. Eoin Dunne (Teagasc) presented…
The annual count should be completed on the 31st December 2025 with postal returns received by the 30th January 2026, or if submitting online, by the 14th February 2026 via AIM…
If a foster lamb is recorded correctly, the foster ewe will be credited for rearing two lambs instead of one. The genetic dam of the foster lamb will then be…
During the Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting, speakers highlighted the latest research to be included in the National Sheep Breeding Improvement Programme’s 2026 Genetic evaluation and €urostars rating. Dr. Edel O’Connor (Teagasc)…
Lambing season is in full swing and LambPlus breeders are recording lambing information that will contribute to their flock’s genetic evaluations. Recording how quick a lamb is to get up…
When recording Embryo Transfers (ET) lambings, breeders must avoid recording the ET lamb as 'naturally born' under the Genetic (Donor) ewe. ET lambs must be recorded against their Surrogate/Recipient (carrier)…
During the Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting, speakers highlighted the latest research to be included in the National Sheep Breeding Improvement Programme’s 2026 Genetic evaluation and €urostars rating. Dr. Orla Keane (Teagasc)…
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 ability…
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…
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 Android and iOS (Apple) devices…
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 lambing events…
Are you passionate about the future of Irish sheep farming? Are you interested in genetics and sustainable agriculture? Join the Sheep Ireland team. 1. Agri Business Analyst Sheep Ireland (Full…