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Read more about the article Put your ram forward for inclusion in the CPT Today!

Put your ram forward for inclusion in the CPT Today!

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  • Post published:September 10, 2021
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Sheep Ireland are still in the process of selecting rams for use in the CPT program for the 2021/2022 breeding season. Many breeders have already been in contact wishing to submit…

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Read more about the article Sheep Breeding and Health Webinar – A wealth of information coming into the breeding session!

Sheep Breeding and Health Webinar – A wealth of information coming into the breeding session!

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  • Post published:September 2, 2021
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Teagasc Sligo/Leitrim/Donegal in association with Sheep Ireland held a webinar in August with the focus on the night on sheep breeding and health. The webinar covered everything you need to…

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Read more about the article Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Catalogue Now Available!

Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Catalogue Now Available!

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  • Post published:August 20, 2021
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The catalogue for the upcoming Sheep Ireland Elite €uro-Star Multi-Breed Ram Sale is now available.  Download the sale catalogue here There are 412 rams entered from 10 different breeds (The…

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Read more about the article DEADLINE FOR SUBS for LambPlus Sale this Monday August 23rd1PM!

DEADLINE FOR SUBS for LambPlus Sale this Monday August 23rd1PM!

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  • Post published:August 20, 2021
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We will be accepting subs until 1 pm on Monday, August 23rd by emailing [email protected] and seeking confirmation of receipt or calling 0238820451. No substitutes will be accepted after this deadline. The final sale catalogue…

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Read more about the article Ram the point home – buy at the Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Sale in Kilkenny – 28th Aug!

Ram the point home – buy at the Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Sale in Kilkenny – 28th Aug!

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  • Post published:August 13, 2021
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Wondering where to find your next ram? The Sheep Ireland Elite Multi-Breed Ram Sale in Kilkenny, Saturday August 28th is the place for you! The largest catalogued ram sale in…

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Read more about the article DEADLINE this Monday 16th Aug!! Enter your rams now!

DEADLINE this Monday 16th Aug!! Enter your rams now!

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  • Post published:August 12, 2021
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The deadline for sale entries is this Monday August 16th with promotion of the provisional sales catalogue from Wednesday, August 18th.  All entries must be made via email to [email protected] in the following format:  Breeder Name: Flock…

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Read more about the article Successful Breeding Workshops

Successful Breeding Workshops

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  • Post published:August 6, 2021
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This year in conjunction with Teagasc, Sheep Ireland held a number of breeding workshops throughout Ireland. These events catered for commercial farmers and pedigree breeders. Topics covered included: The host…

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Read more about the article 5 Star rams = €5 more profit per ewe!

5 Star rams = €5 more profit per ewe!

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  • Post published:July 29, 2021
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Sheep Ireland has used data from the CPT to analyse the performance of sheep in a commercial setting and to validate the €urostar's. The results of this research are highlighted…

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Read more about the article “There is so much more to a ram than what we see on the outside” – take it a step further this season!

“There is so much more to a ram than what we see on the outside” – take it a step further this season!

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  • Post published:July 29, 2021
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This year has seen a major increase in the number of animals being genotyping, with over 2,000 ram lambs alone being genomically tested. Many pedigree breed societies took the initiative…

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What you need to look out for when buying a ram this season!

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  • Post published:July 23, 2021
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The early bird catches the worm! Sheep farmers work hard all year to try to maximise the performance and welfare of their flock. At this time of year, most flocks…

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Read more about the article Level Crossing Flor has been sold!!

Level Crossing Flor has been sold!!

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  • Post published:July 15, 2021
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In 2020 as part of the CPT Natural Mating Pilot project carried out last year, Sheep Ireland purchased 12 ram lambs of multiple breeds from LambPlus flocks to mate naturally…

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Read more about the article How to enter rams to the Sheep Ireland Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram Sale 2021

How to enter rams to the Sheep Ireland Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram Sale 2021

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  • Post published:July 9, 2021
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Entries & Sale order  Breeders are permitted to enter four rams from each breed in their flock. This year, flocks with over 50 ewes lambed of the same breed are allowed to enter a fifth ram…

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