Some of the first calves from the 2015 Gene Ireland beef bulls are currently being born on farms. Here are some of Seepa Fionn’s first progeny.Pictured below are some of the first calves to be born from the Simmential Gene Ireland bull ‘Seepa Fionn’ SI2158
Seepa Fionn has a replacement index of €165(5 Star) @ 46% reliability on his latest genomic proof (August 2016). Genomics has increased Fionn’s reliability by 19% since Fionn was first in the Gene Ireland catalogue just over 12 months ago.
Seepa Fionn (SI2158) heifer calf at 2 days old. Cow calved on her own and calf weighted 52kgs at birth.
Seepa Fionn (SI2158) mixed twins x SI/LM cow
Seepa Fionn (SI2158) from a SI/SH cow. Calf was born with no assistance needed.
Thanks to Paddy Hennelly and Richard Woodmartin for sending in these photos to ICBF
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