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Sheep Ireland Guide & Directory of Breeders 2019 Sheep Ireland www.sheep.ie www.sheep.ie Sheep Ireland Flocks that consistently use Guide & Directory 5 Star Rams to breed their Replacement females and factory of Breeders lambs have been shown to increase their net profitability by €5/ewe/year Sheep Ireland www.sheep.ie Sheep Ireland Highfield House, Shinagh, Bandon, Co Cork. T: 023 88 20 451 E: [email protected]. find us on 2019 Issue 6 Sheep Ireland Guide & Directory of Breeders 2019 | 1 CHAIRPERSONS MESSAGE Sheep Ireland celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and it’s really encouraging to see the progress that has been made in that time. Everything we do is guided by our mission statement which is “To achieve the greatest possible improvement, from genetic and other factors, in the profitability of the national sheep flock for the benefit of Irish farmers and the sheep industry.” James Murphy With this in mind, we updated the Irish sheep genetic evaluations Chair of the Sheep Ireland board, sheep farmer from earlier this year following consultation with our stakeholders. These Kilkenny, Charollais pedigree improved evaluations will ultimately improve the accuracy ram breeder and former and dependability of the €uroStar indexes which means chairman of the IFA sheep committee. when buyers use these indexes when buying rams or ewes, the information you have at your disposal is now more useful than ever. Another new development this year, in response to regular requests from sheep farmers, is that the evaluations will not only be within breed as has been the case up to now, but will also be across-breed. This means you can now compare rams from different breeds for the traits that you are interested in! Ask the Sheep Ireland team about this important new development at our stands at any of the main sheep events around the country this summer. We are now also able to offer DNA parentage verification to pedigree (and commercial) breeders, once the sire and dam of a sheep have also been genotyped. We believe buyers of rams in particular will quickly appreciate the benefit of being able to buy parentage verified sheep given the extra level of assurance that comes with this. We would expect that this will quickly become the norm, particularly at the main sheep sales. We are already looking at the option of encouraging vendors to offer parentage verified rams at our annual Sheep Ireland sale in Tullamore on Sat Aug 24th. In 2018 we introduced the inaugural Sheep Ireland awards where we rewarded LambPlus members who have demonstrated a commitment to breed improvement and achieved outstanding genetic progress. We need to champion these breeders for driving our industry in a more profitable and sustainable direction. In the breed improvement business “If you’re standing still, you’re going backwards”. James Murphy Chairperson of Sheep Ireland Sheep Ireland Guide & Directory of Breeders 2019 | 3 SHEEP IRELAND BACKGROUND Sheep Ireland www.sheep.ie Sheep Ireland was established in 2009. It was recognised that Ireland needed a new sustainable breed improvement programme that would identify the best genetics to improve growth rates, lambing performance and health. One of the main drivers that affects farm profitability is the number of lambs weaned per ewe per year, of which Ireland’s average LambPlus App (1.3 lambs per ewe) has not progressed in the last 30 years or so. There is significant scope for national sheep improvement using genetic improvement. available now! Sheep Ireland’s main aims • Identify and promote the most profitable genetics in Ireland via the €uroStars Do you want to record your • To increase the sustainability of Irish Sheep farms via increased efficiencies flock but don’t know where • Improve animal welfare though better genetics to start? • DAFM is providing financial support to Sheep Ireland in the form of Our newly released LambPlus App is currently available an annual operating grant and through capital support from the NDP to all LambPlus breeders free of charge. This new phase • Commercial farmers and LambPlus breeders are also financially of data recording makes it easier for LambPlus contributing to the Sheep Ireland programme through the slaughter members to performance record their flock. levy and the LambPlus sign-up fee Lambing information, weights and health records (mastitis, lameness, BCS, dag score etc.) can all be recorded instantly via your smartphone. Sheep Ireland contact information Other features General enquiries; 023 88 20 451 • Email: [email protected]. Website: www.sheep.ie • Bluetooth technology allows you to connect an EID reader to the App, making data recording quick and easy. Sheep Ireland board of representatives • Offline Capability allows you to record information without an internet connection. Key industry stakeholders/groups form part of a Sheep Ireland board which meet regularly throughout the year. A list of these representatives and their contact details are available Benefits on the Sheep Ireland website www.sheep.ie • Saves time Join LambPlus and • User friendly • Quick and easy to use download for free, • More accurate Records • Information uploaded straight contact 023 882 0451 to the Sheep Ireland database. • LambPlus Reports to sign up today! • Identifies the most profitable genetics in your flock Where to find it? This LambPlus App is available for download on Android and iOS devices and works well on tablets and phones equally. Our Mission Statement To achieve the greatest possible improvement, from genetic and other factors, in the profitability of the national sheep flock for the benefit of Irish farmers and the sheep industry 4 | Sheep Ireland Guide & Directory of Breeders 2019 Sheep Ireland Guide & Directory of Breeders 2019 | 5 Physical checks and €uroStars must go hand in hand Step 1 – Ram NCT 5.Testicles Regardless of what €uroStar Index a ram may Checking rams testicles is another critical part of the NCT. Bigger is generally better as these have, if the ram is not physically correct, he will not rams will generally produce more sperm. The most important thing however to check is that perform as he should. All farmers should carry out there are two testicles present. A ram can be fertile with a single testicle, but it may affect a ram NCT (check) on all existing stock rams and the number of ewes he will mate during the breeding season. The rams testicles should be rams being considered for purchase. There are five loose and free from abnormal lumps/bumps. If checking the testicles appears to be causing the ram obvious pain, then this should be investigated closer by a vet. A rams penis area basic things all sheep farmers should look at – these should also be checked for any obvious signs of trauma. can be summarised as the 5 T’s; Final physical check 1. Timing If possible at mating time, try to spend time watching rams with the ewes. Ensure that the Rams should be assessed at least 10-12 weeks prior to breeding for body condition score ram is successfully mating with the ewes. All breeding rams should be raddled on their chest and to identify any other potential problems. Early detection of physical issues provides a area or fitted with a crayon harness to mark each ewe as they are being mated. These raddle/ farmer with a chance to get the ram ready for the breeding season. crayon colours can then be changed on the ram/s in advance of the ewes second oestrus cycle (day 14/15 after initial ram introduction). A high number of ewes being marked by 2. Tone the second raddle/crayon will help to identify a fertility issue. If using a team of rams in the A ram should be in good condition for the annual breeding season. A target condition score same group it will be difficult to identify an issue with an individual ram. If single sire mating, of 4 will ensure that the ram is fit and not over fat. Rams will lose some condition over the a ram fertility issue will be very obvious using the raddle/crayon. Speak to your local Teagasc/ course of a busy breeding season, so farmers need to ensure that rams are in adequate Agricultural advisor about any breeding issues that you may be having on your farm. condition before mating begins. Head, Neck & 3. Teeth Shoulders All breeding rams teeth should be checked annually. This check should extend to the overall mouth including the molars (side teeth), which should be checked by rubbing the outside of the rams checks for bumps/abscesses etc. Correct teeth/mouths are particularly important if replacement females are being retained from an individual breeding ram. Rams with teeth/ mouth issues will struggle to maintain body condition and are not likely to perform to their potential. Teeth Condition score 4. Toes Checking a rams toes pertains to checking his feet and legs. If a ram is lame at any point in time, it may lead to temporary fertility issues due to a rise in body temperature. Addressing lameness issues is one of the key reasons to assess rams 10-12 weeks before the breeding season. This will allow time to address any potential issues. Farmers should consider culling Feet & Legs persistently lame rams and should not retain replacement females from such rams where possible. Rams should also have four strong, straight legs. The hind legs are particularly important when it comes to rams ability to mate ewes so pay particular attention here. Rams which are weak on their pasterns (the part of the leg just above the hoof) may need to be culled earlier than desired due to an inability to mate adequate numbers of ewes. Penis & Prepuce Testicles & Scrotum 6 | Sheep Ireland Guide & Directory of Breeders 2019 Sheep Ireland Guide & Directory of Breeders 2019 | 7 UNDERSTanding the €UROSTARS UNDERSTanding the €UROSTARS Flock DQI Data 2019 Updates to the Quality Index scores flocks on their data €uroStar Evaluations! recording.
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