Using the Calving Difficulty trait to Minimize Difficult Calvings
Calving difficulty has been an integral part of the beef Euro-Star Index since its inception. The calving difficulty % figure is…
Calving difficulty has been an integral part of the beef Euro-Star Index since its inception. The calving difficulty % figure is…
Week 6 of 2025 has seen a big increase in the volume of samples going through the Genotyping Lab. - Up…
The ICBF congenital defect survey continues to collect valuable data regarding the incidence of abnormalities in calves at birth. Over the…
What is the CBV? The CBV is a tool that gives farmers an insight into the genetic value of animals destined…
Have you ever wondered why only a handful of your cows became TB reactors during a herd breakdown when all cows…
With the 2025 calving season just around the corner, we are advising all dairy and beef herds who are participating in…
Did you know that ICBF presentations are stored on the ICBF website? Simply go to 'Publications' and select 'Presentations'. The most…
The ICBF ‘Mart Tracker’ is a new online tool which will allow farmers to see what animals are for sale in…
Book Your Tickets for the ICBF Dairy Breeding & Genetics Conference!📅 Date: Wednesday, 11th December📍 Location: Corrin Mart, Fermoy, Co. Cork…