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 as soon as possible. Farmers should aim to record details within 2 weeks of the event occurring.
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 lambing:
Ensure you have your lambs created on the database within 3 weeks of the lambing date.