Phenotypic trends in Dairy
The latest stats on Phenotypic (cow’s actual performance) Trends for Fat and Protein have now been released. These figures show the trends for kgs of fat and protein and percentage fat and protein.
The latest stats on Phenotypic (cow’s actual performance) Trends for Fat and Protein have now been released. These figures show the trends for kgs of fat and protein and percentage fat and protein.
From November 2016, as part of an EU wide change, Ireland have changed it’s tag numbering system. These changes now make Irish tag numbers compatible with the Electronic Identification (EID) system. (more…)
We are pleased to announce that ICBF HerdPlus have won the Agribusiness of the year for Excellence in the Provision of Professional Services. This is nice recognition for the hard working team at ICBF. Also congratulations to Sheep Ireland for also making the shortlist. (more…)
The National sire recording stats have now been released. These figures are based on over 1.14 million dairy dams in 16,462 herds with over 10 cows per herd.
ICBF and the programme partners are now selling 2 G€N€ IR€LAND AI bulls that have met their target semen requirement. (more…)
Some of the calves from the 2015 Gene Ireland beef bulls are currently being born on farms. Here are some of Ewdenvale Ivor’s first progeny. (more…)
Ever wondered how the TB test works and why we have to do them every year? (more…)
We are delighted to present you with the latest list of dairy bulls that have been selected for the Autumn Dairy Gene Ireland program. (more…)