Lambing is running and LambPlus breeders should have their stock rams already genotyped.

As part of the LambPlus programme, stock rams must be genotyped to attain the Star ratings of their lambs.

Genotyping of stock rams is very important as unfortunately, rams may die, and having a verified DNA sample from your ram on the Sheep Ireland database will ensure that any of his lambs can be sire verified in the future provided the progeny are genotyped themselves. The genotype is also used to improve the accuracy of his €uroStar evaluations, which leads to less fluctuations in star ratings for the ram and his progeny.

Lambs born from a sire that is not genotyped will not receive €uroStars!

DNA verified rams give breeders reassurance when purchasing progeny from him in the future. Once a ram is genotyped he is genotyped for life, even if he is dead any progeny he produced will be able to sire verified provided the lambs themselves are genotyped also.

To find out how to order genotyping for rams and semen, click on the green button.