The next genetic evaluation is scheduled for publication on 10th January 2018. In order for data on beef animals to be included in this evaluation, it must be submitted before 24-November-2017. (more…)
Some of the first calves from the 2016 Gene Ireland beef bulls are currently being born on farms. Here are some of Seepa Fionn’s progeny.Pictured below are some calves to be born from 2015 Simmential Gene Ireland bull ‘Seepa Fionn’ SI2158 (more…)
The Gene Ireland Dairy Beef Programme was recently launched with industry partners at Mount Wolseley Hotel, Co. Carlow. (more…)
The first suckler bred heifers were slaughtered recently at Slaney Foods International, Bunclody, Co. Wexford. The progeny were sired by 32 different AI sires across 7 different breeds. It consisted of sixty Jan/Feb/March 2016 born heifers. (more…)
The Gene Ireland Progeny test centre recently slaughtered 50 steers at Slaney Foods International, Bunclody, Co. Wexford. The progeny were sired by 27 different AI sires across 8 different breeds. It consisted of 50 Jan/Feb/March 2016 born steers. (more…)
Following the release of the HerdPlus Beef Calving Statistics we have taken a closer look at some important Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). (more…)
We have taken the 2016 beef cow population figures and broken them down county by county so we can see which counties are the most heavily populated. County Galway is leading the way with a total of 105,861 beef cows. (more…)
ICBF and Teagasc launched a new decision support tool, the C.O.W. (Cow’s Own Worth), to aid in culling and retention decisions of dairy females on Tuesday 31st of October. The new C.O.W. profile has been accessed by over 1,000 distinct herds since it was launched on Tuesday morning. (more…)
The national Dairy cow population has seen an increase over the past number of years due to the abolition of quotas leading to expansion. (more…)