Sheep Ireland is in charge of identifying & promoting the most profitable sheep genetics in Ireland through the use of performance records & genetic evaluations
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π’Save the date!ποΈ Sheep Ireland 2026 Elite β¬uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale. August 22nd in Kilkenny Mart. Click to find out more about the entry criteria and sale information. Kindly sponsored by: @fbd_ie @CormacTagging @weatherbyssci sheep.ie/save-the-date-sheepβ¦
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π’Breeders: Pre-Entries for the Elite β¬uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale are now open & closing on the 26th June at 11.59pm. Access to final entries is limited to those who enter at this stage, provided meeting all other requirements & criteria. Check howπ
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π’Find every Ram sale of the season in one simple search! Weβve added to our website a new Ram Sales tab, where you can quickly find all upcoming sales in one place. Browse dates, locations, and details to plan ahead with ease. Check the calendar ποΈπ
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π’Sheep Ireland 2026 Elite β¬uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale - Dates to RememberβΌοΈIt is advised that πare DNA sampled ASAP. This will allow to be re-sampled in the event of the failing quality control checks or to rectify any parentage errors found. Check ποΈ
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What's the timeline ποΈfor getting Genomic results𧬠and a Genomic Evaluationβ
? After sending the tissue samples to the lab, the genotyping process can take up to 4 weeks. The genotype is then included in the next genomic evaluation run. Check the steps π sheep.ie/the-timeline-for-geβ¦
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How can full siblings ππhave different star ratings? This question is often asked as the lambing season has come to an end, and new information is flowing into the genomic evaluations. Find out why?π sheep.ie/how-can-full-siblinβ¦
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#LambPlus. Check the latest Weighing Report updates. The new weighing report allows you to see the weights recorded on your flock in the lambing season selected, offering a wide range of filters allowing to further investigate the flock performance πππ
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Linkage status for 2026 season is now updated for all #LambPlus flocks. Genetic linkage is crucial for accurate genetic evaluation as it allows for fair and accurate comparisons between flocks. Check your #Linkage status π
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#LambPlus. Check the new Ram Daughter report! This report groups progeny performance by maternal grandsire, enabling breeders to compare which stock rams are producing the most efficient and productive ewes. sheep.ie/check-the-new-ram-dβ¦
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When to weigh #LambPlus lambs? All lambs do not need to be weighed when they areΒ exactlyΒ 40-100-150 days of age. If lambs are weighed between the parameters outlined below the database will be able to predict the weight of the animal at age. Check datesπsheep.ie/timeliness-for-recoβ¦
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Where can I check β
the DNA𧬠results online? Through the Farmer Homepage, genomic results are displayed in the Genomic Results report screen. Parentage results, Scrapie type, and the Inbreeding Coefficient %, are displayed in three different tabs πsheep.ie/where-can-i-check-tβ¦
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How to order genotypes online?
Our stepβbyβstep guide explains the full genomic ordering process from start to finish.
Click below to find outππ§¬
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π’Reminder: 30th AprilποΈLambing recording Deadline for getting Eurostars! All breeders must record the lambing data before 30/4 for any animal to retrieve Eurostars this year. Check how πsheep.ie/deadline-for-lambinβ¦
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What is the #Oviflock #EIP project? The Oviflock European Innovation Partnership (EIP) project is designed to modernise and strengthen Irelandβs hill sheep sector. Check this video and follow us on our FB OviFlock account for more info! @EIPAGRI_SP @agriculture_ie @capnetworkire
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How to use the lambing report? This report provides valuable management tools and insights into your flockβs lambing performance for ewes and lambs. This is what youβll see when you open your lambing reportππ
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π’30th AprilποΈLambing registration Deadline for getting Eurostars! All breeders mustΒ record the lambing data before 30/4 for any animal to retrieve Eurostars this year. Check how πsheep.ie/deadline-for-lambinβ¦
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Using #DNAComboTags at birth? Any breeder using DNA tags at birth must order the genomic service first.
This needs to be done BEFORE posting the samples to the lab as they wonβt store them and might need a new DNA testing. Check how π @CormacTagging sheep.ie/new-dna-combo-tags-β¦
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All you need to know about the #LambPlus Data Quality Index. Flocks are rated with a #DQI based on the quality and quantity of the flock data recorded over the previous year. Why is the DQI important? Read more & watch this video about how to improve itπ
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#LambPlusAppUpdateπ²We have recently launched some new updatesβ
to improve the user experience of our LambPlus App! To view these updates visit your phones app store and update/download the newest version of our app. Whatβs new?π
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Reminder for LambPlus members: If you wish to have your flock scanned for Muscle and Fat depth, please click on the link below and complete the form before April 14th. After this date, access to the service cannot be guaranteed sheep.ie/2026-muscle-and-fatβ¦
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