October 22 Genetic Evaluations Now Live
The October 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 October 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…)
Due to recent developments in Irish banking, you may have recently changed bank or are in the process of doing so. With this in mind, here are some simple steps which you can follow to avoid any interruption to your ICBF services as a result. (more…)
CellCheck on-farm events Animal Health Ireland in partnership with Teagasc and in conjunction with the dairy processors and the Department of…
John O’Callaghan genotypes all his dairy females and males each year and now sees dairy genomics as routine and essential part of running his dairy business. (more…)
ICBF in collaboration with DAFM and ICOS are coordinating BDGP eligible female sales in marts thoughout September and October. These females will be genotyped 4/5-star and born on/before 30th June 2021. If purchased, they will immediately be counted towards your herd’s 31st Oct target once moved into your herd number. (more…)
Kieran Noonan runs a pedigree and commercial suckler herd in Tullylease, Charleville, Co. Cork. He runs his Limousins under the name of Dromanig and his Herefords and Angus’ under the name Doubletree. Kieran has been breeding pedigree animals for a number of years and frequently uses the HerdPlus service to aid in his breeding and management decisions. (more…)
The deadline for weighing animals as part of the BEEP-S and the Dairy Beef Calf Programme is fast approaching. Animals in both Beef Sector Efficiency Programmes must be weighed before November 1st. The weight data recorded should be submitted to the ICBF database within 7 days of the weighing event. (more…)
What are the most popular beef sires used in Suckler herds this year? Below is a list of the sires with the most serves recorded during the first 6 months of the year (01/01/2022- 30/06/2022). The results are based on the analysis of insemination data collected from AI technicians linked to the ICBF database, through their AI handheld system. (more…)
Insemination data is significant for the purpose of genetic evaluations for fertility & gestation lengths. This includes whether the cow repeats or holds to that serve. (more…)