The total number of cows milk recording in 2022 has increased by 11.4% year to date when compared with the same period in 2021. The total number of cows recorded in 2022 now stands at over 1 million animals (1,052,448). (more…)
The November 2022 Evaluation will be published on 22nd November. The final date to have any DNA samples (hair/tissue/AI straws returned to ICBF to have genomic evaluation published in November, is 31st August. (more…)
ICBF has developed a new and improved Co-Op Performance Discussion Group Report that advisers can use to assist their dairy farmer clients. This is based on feedback from both advisers and farmers to help plan ahead for upcoming changes to Ireland’s nitrates derogation requirements from 2023 onwards. (more…)
There is no doubt 2022 will be a year that will be remembered for many decades to come. Carbon reduction targets, nitrates changes, record milk and beef prices leaving many farmers with looming tax bills means an un-chartered future in some respects. However herd goals and breeding improvements remain firmly in farmers own hands even with all the current and future challenges. (more…)
The 2022 HerdPlus Beef Calving reports were released recently. This report is designed to give farmers an in depth insight into the reproductive performance of their herds. (more…)
Following the recent release of the HerdPlus Dairy Calving reports, ICBF can report a steady trend in the fertility performance of the national dairy herd. (more…)
The latest HerdPlus Euro-Star reports have been generated and are now available online. (more…)
The August 2022 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. The ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists and Stock Bull Finder have all been updated. (more…)
The Irish Farmer's Journal held their national Beef and Sheep Open Day on the Tullamore demonstration farm last Tuesday 26th of…