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The five-star flock had a higher scanning rate and higher lamb survival rate than their one-star counterparts, resulting in an additional 36 lambs being weaned.
Recent analysis conducted by Sheep Ireland and Teagasc has found that five-star sheep are outperforming their one-star counterparts.
The five-star animals are producing more lambs and these lambs are performing better, all while being more environmentally friendly.
The analysis was conducted using the Teagasc Lamb Production Model (TLPM), which is a computer model that simulates an Irish sheep farm to study the effect of varying inputs on flock performance and profitability. The outputs of the TLPM were then combined with a life-cycle analysis model to predict the greenhouse gas (GHG) production from each flock.