Record your lambs 40 day weights as soon as possible after weighing to ensure you maximize timeliness marks! This data is hugely important in genetic evaluations, the sooner its recorded the sooner it will increase the accuracy of your lambs star ratings!

Timeliness of recordings is an important component of your Data Quality Index (DQI)

Why is Timeliness important?

• Reduces data error/loss. A critical element to reducing fluctuations in star movements.
• Data needs to be recorded ASAP after collection.
• The sooner the information gets into evaluations, the more accurate indexes earlier in the season.

Things to consider for timeliness:

• Get data submitted within 3 weeks of the activity happening (marks tailor-off after this point). The longer timeliness = less marks received.
• Use the free LambPlus app to record (works offline) and data will update automatically.

For weight recordings:

Inputting weight recordings ensures the data enters the genomic evaluations sooner, reducing star fluctuation later towards the breeding season.