Why to use LambPlus App and download it?
The LambPlus App is available to all Sheep Ireland users. It works on Android and iOS devices (tablets and phones), and it's designed to be user-friendly for both Commercial and Pedigree flocks. Data can be recorded without an internet connection. For…
Last call! Why and how to join LambPlus programme?
LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep Ireland to all pedigree and commercial sheep farmers in Ireland. Signups will close on the 1st of December. Don't miss your chance, and watch why and how to become a LambPlus…
We are hiring – Sheep Ireland Manager
Sheep Ireland, through its breeding information service LambPlus, provides a range of breeding information reports and tools for the Irish Sheep farmer. We have made great progress over the last few years, with over 1000 sheep farmers joining our performance…
Kevin McDermott Transitions to a New Role at ICBF, Leaving Sheep Ireland on a Positive Note
Sheep Ireland announces today that Kevin McDermott, the Sheep Ireland Manager, will be stepping down from his current position to pursue an exciting opportunity as the HerdPlus Manager at the ICBF. Kevin has been an integral part of the Sheep…
Hill Sheep Groups data recording
Great opportunity for the Hill sector to keep on improving. Presently Sheep Ireland has two hill flock books recording with them; the Mayo-Connemara ram group and the Donegal Wicklow Cheviot group. There is also a small number of individual hill…
LambPlus reports can be used to make better breeding decisions
Benefits for farmers joining LambPlus. As part of the LambPlus programme, farmers record a variety of key events such as mating, pregnancy scanning, lambing information, and weights. Genetic evaluations and management reports are generated using key performance information entered, and…
Have you recorded your mating for 2023?
Don't forget to record the mating for your flock! Recording this information online will prevent missing out on important animal events due to data loss! Recording mating has never been so easy with these "How to" videos, Happy Recording! How…
Genotype your stock rams now!
Genotype your stock rams for the best chances of producing SIS eligible lambs next year! SIS eligible rams are in high demand since the launch of the scheme giving pedigree breeders a great market for rams. As a reminder of…
LambPlus programme 2024 is now open!
LambPlus is the performance recording service provided by Sheep Ireland to all pedigree and commercial sheep farmers in Ireland. Existing LambPlus breeders can now renew their LambPlus membership for 2024. Go to www.sheep.ie and log into your current account. You…
CPT 2023 Natural Mating
In 2023, as part of the CPT Natural Mating programme, Sheep Ireland purchased 13 rams. Together with 8 other rams purchased in 2022, will be mating the CPT Ewes in natural serve. All rams have been collected from their breeders…
Why and How to improve your Data Quality Index (DQI) score?
The Data Quality Index (DQI) is an index that rates flocks based on the quality and quantity of the data recorded on the flock over the previous year. This index can be used to help LambPlus breeders identify the areas…
CPT Artificial Insemination 2023
The time has come around again for Sheep Ireland's Central Progeny Test (CPT) programme 2023-2024 breeding season. The CPT is a critical element of the National Sheep Breed Improvement program and is a huge source of commercial data each year.…
