Timeliness of Lamb Recording
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…
Understanding the importance of Number of Lambs Born (NLB) records
For breeders and commercial sheep farmers, lambing season is the single most important period in the breeding year. It ultimately sets the direction for the farm, dictates management workload, and…
Using DNA Combo Tags at birth? Place your genomic order BEFORE sending the samples!
Any breeder using DNA combo tags at birth must record the department tag number and order the genomic service first. This needs to be done BEFORE posting the samples to…
Updates being introduced in the 2026 Sheep Genetic Evaluations
The new Sheep Ireland Genetic Evaluations were launched this week, with updated Economic Values & new Traits being included. There are three main updates being introduced for 2026. Updated Economic…
Why is it important to record Dead Lambs at birth?
When recording lambing events, a ewe must be given credit for producing a multiple litter of lambs, even if one is dead, fostered or sold as a pet. When this…
Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting – Carbon Values
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. Jonathan Herron (Teagasc)…
Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting – Collection of Enteric Methane Data
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…
Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting – Updating the Economic Values
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)…
Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting – OviFEC: Developing genetic parameters for worm resistance in sheep
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)…
Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting – 2026 Genetic Evaluation & Star Ratings
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. Thierry Pabiou…
Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting – Updates for the 2026 €uroStars Evaluations
The past week's Sheep Ireland Industry Meeting highlighted the latest research shaping the national Sheep Breeding Improvement Programme (€uroStars). Dr. Noirin McHugh (Teagasc) presented how the economic and carbon values…
Why it’s Important to Record Foster & Pet Lambs?
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…