The March Evaluation will be published on 24th March. The final date to have any DNA samples (hair/tissue/AI straws returned to ICBF in order to have genomic evaluation published in March, is 8th January.
Tag Samples
Any tags still on farm should be applied asap and tissue samples returned in the envelope provided with the tags. If you require replacement hair cards for lost BDGP tags or for animals which have been sold or died since tags were issued, please call the BDGP helpline on 023-8832883 or email [email protected].
Hair Samples
Any outstanding hair sample kits already on farm should also be returned. New orders can be placed by logging into your HerdPlus account on www.icbf.com. Alternatively, hair card orders can be processed over the phone. Once ordered, hair sample kits will be posted immediately to the herdowner.
AI Straws
It is very important that AI bulls are genotyped asap. ICBF will not issue an AI code for any bull unless a genotype has been received into the database. AI bulls can be genotyped via semen. Straws do not have to be viable, therefore they can be sent by post.
If you have any queries, please contact ICBF on 023-8820452 or email [email protected].