Irish Cattle
Breeding Federation

Animal Welfare, Recording and Breeding Scheme for Suckler Herd

The Suckler Scheme was launched by the Department of Agriculture in January 2008. The farmer will receive €80 for each animal that complies the the following conditions:

• All recording (including calf registration) is to be carried out through Animal Events.
• Record the following Pre Weaning Events (sample prewean form)
• Date of Disbudding (Dehorning).
• Date of Castration.
• Date of Meal Feeding Introduction.
• Form will have to be submitted within 7 days of meal feeding introduction
• Record the following Post Weaning Events(sample postwean form).
• Date of Weaning.
• Docility Score and Calf Quality Score(1-5 Scale).
• Weight (if you have an accurate weighing).
• Form will have to be submitted within 28 days of weaning

Applications to the Suckler Scheme must be received by 31 March 2008.

If you have any questions or queries please contact:

Animal Events Helpline: Locall 1850-625-626

DAFF Portlaoise: 1890 252 707

or email us at cowwelfare@icbf.com