Increase in number of Foreign EBVs in Irish Evaluations
A fundamental element to Irish evaluations, both beef and dairy, are the accompanying reliability figures. In order to increase reliability figures, more data is required. (more…)
Stockbull finder an important tool when selling bulls for Cork Angus herd
Ben and Elaine Ryall run the Fellfort Irish Angus herd in Fellfort, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork. The herd has been part of the Whole Herd Performance Recording program since July 2017. (more…)
Excellent Return Rate for 2018 BDGP Tissue Tag Samples
130,000 tissue samples have been returned so far this year by herds participating in the BDGP. In total, just over 300,000 tissue tags have been issued to herds on a phased basis, over the past 6-8 weeks. (more…)
Gene Ireland Focus – Progeny Performance: Knockane Dag (KJG)
Knockane Dag has a terminal index of €122 @ 79% reliability on his latest genomic proof (December 2017). Genomics increased Dag’s reliability by 29% when he was initially genotyped in 2016. (more…)
5 Star Cows Delivering on Weaning Performance
Recent analysis of statistics from the ICBF Weaning Performance Report shows that high Replacement Index (5 star) cows are performing best on key output and maintenance traits such as ‘calf 200-day weight’ and ‘cow liveweight’. (more…)
Gene Ireland Focus – Progeny Performance: Curaheen Earp (SI2152)
Curaheen Earp has a terminal index of €113 @ 72% reliability on his latest genomic proof (December 2017). Genomics increased Earp’s reliability by 16% when he was initially genotyped in 2016. (more…)
HerdPlus Recruitment
Do you relish a challenge and wish to be part of a top class team? Do you have the drive, innovation and dedication required to help shape the future of the Irish Dairy and Beef Industry? (more…)
Pedigree Parthenaise herd seeing Genetic gain in Co. Wexford
George Steacy runs a pedigree Parthenaise herd near Gorey, Co. Wexford and is participating in the Whole Herd Performance Recording program. (more…)
IGA Beef and Sheep Conferences 2018
The Irish Grassland Association are holding two National events in May, A Sheep Conference and Farm Walk on the 22nd of May and on May 24th a Beef Conference and Farm Walk. (more…)
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