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Genomic results from genotyped animals are displayed in the Genomic Results report screen, as scrapie results and the inbreeding coefficient . Parentage Results   Select between: Parentage Results / Scrapie Results / Inbreeding Coefficient Results -  when entering the genomic…

Depending on how quickly a breeder returns the tissue samples to the lab, there is the potential to have initial results within a 4-week period. The Steps are as follows: Breeders can login to their Sheep Ireland account and select…

Through the Genomic Ordering screen, you can select different options considering if you are genotyping; lambs at birth, adult animals, or semen (pellet/straw). Ordering DNA tags for animals in your flock: If you have ordered DNA combo tags at birth…

Any breeder ordering DNA combo tags at birth, needs first to record the lambing event, and then order the genomic service BEFORE posting the samples to the lab. This should be done via Sheep Ireland's account by going to: Management …

When a ewe is being genetically evaluated for her maternal traits, the number of lambs produced reflects her prolificacy and this is reflected in her Number of Lambs Born (NLB) Sub Index. NLB is reflected in her overall Replacement Index…

Lambing season is in full swing and LambPlus breeders are recording lambing information that will contribute to their flock’s genetic evaluations. Recording how quick a lamb is to get up and suckle its mother is very important. Lamb Vigour is…

Ewe mothering ability is a trait that could potentially reduce the labour requirement or time spent per ewe. Differences exist among sire groups in the prevalence of poor ewe mothering ability with the progeny of some sires demonstrating greater ewe…

Over 1450 flocks have signed up to performance record their animals in 2024. Now that the deadline for joining LambPlus has passed for lowland breeders, Sheep Ireland is delighted to inform that the number of breeders that have joined the…

Lambing Difficulty can be the single biggest burden on sheep farms at lambing time. It's important information that should be recorded properly. If lambs sired by a particular ram prove to be very hard lambing it can leave the farmer…

Hill Breeding Groups have been working together with Sheep Ireland taking action to support the farmer’s requirements for the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS). Sheep Ireland has identified 17 Hill Groups that are actively working in genotyping rams for the SIS…

As you may know, the National Sheep Breed Improvement Program aims to enhance the genetic merit of sheep breeds through various strategies, including selective breeding. One critical aspect of this program is ensuring accurate data collection, particularly weights, which play…