Dereskit Invincible has a terminal index of €133 @ 74% reliability on his latest genomic proof (December 2017). Genomics increased Invincible’s reliability by 21% when he was initially genotyped in 2016. (more…)
Richard and Anne Lee run the Knockagarry Beef Shorthorn herd near Mitchelstown, Co. Cork. The herd runs 35 pedigree cows, with the majority of these females being polled. (more…)
ICBF have recently launched a new and improved version of the HerdPlus Dairy Sire Advice Application. Sire Advice is an application that is available to all dairy HerdPlus users. (more…)
The following is the schedule for the release of the next genetic evaluations: (more…)
Company profile: ICBF is the organisation responsible for genetic improvement of the Irish dairy and beef herd. It is also responsible for genetic improvement of sheep, through Sheep Ireland. (more…)
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Brian Campion and his father Jer run the Knockiel Limousin herd based on the edge of Rathdowney in Co. Laois. The herd consists of 30 pedigree cows and 5 commercial cows, with numbers steadily increasing over the last 5 years. (more…)
Inseminations data is significant for the purpose of genetic evaluations for fertility & gestation lengths. This includes whether the cow repeats or holds to that service. (more…)
ICBF, The Farmers Journal & Teagasc have produced a joint Beef Breeding Brochure so as suckler farmers will have a complete beef breeding reference guide for their beef breeding activities in Spring 2018. (more…)