With the ram sale season in full swing, David Coen from Sheep Ireland joins Ciaran Lynch on this episode of the OviCast podcast to discuss how genetic information can help farmers make more informed breeding decisions.

David explains the Eurostar Terminal and Replacement Indexes, outlining what they mean and how to interpret them when selecting rams. They also explore how to check if a ram is SIS-eligible, and how to make the most of the RamSearch tool.

The progress being made in performance recording among hill flocks is also discussed, and David gives us a preview of Sheep Ireland’s upcoming Multibreed Sale in Kilkenny later this month.

The episode closes with a look at why consistency in your breeding plan matters and for more information visit the Sheep Ireland website.

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