BDGP Reminder – Make sure to complete Carbon Navigator
The 2021 Carbon Navigator is available to participants in the Beef Data & Genomics Programme and should be completed as soon as possible. (more…)
ICBF hits 3 million weight recording milestone.
With the introduction of the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme (BEEP) in 2019 and the Dairy Beef Calf Programme in 2021, over 3 million valid cow and calf weights have been recorded. (more…)
The Most Used Sires on Dairy Farms this Spring
What are the most popular dairy and beef sires used in dairy herds this year? Below is a list of the sires with the most serves recorded during the first 6 months of the year (01/01/2022- 30/06/2022). The results are based on the analysis of insemination data collected from AI technicians linked to the ICBF database, through their AI handheld system. (more…)
Over 1 Million Cows Milk Recorded in 2022
The total number of cows milk recording in 2022 has increased by 11.4% year to date when compared with the same period in 2021. The total number of cows recorded in 2022 now stands at over 1 million animals (1,052,448). (more…)
November 2022 Evaluation Deadline- Deadline for all genotypes samples is 31st August.
The November 2022 Evaluation will be published on 22nd November. The final date to have any DNA samples (hair/tissue/AI straws returned to ICBF to have genomic evaluation published in November, is 31st August. (more…)
New Co-Op Performance Report for Discussion Groups
ICBF has developed a new and improved Co-Op Performance Discussion Group Report that advisers can use to assist their dairy farmer clients. This is based on feedback from both advisers and farmers to help plan ahead for upcoming changes to Ireland’s nitrates derogation requirements from 2023 onwards. (more…)
Should I keep or should I sell?
There is no doubt 2022 will be a year that will be remembered for many decades to come. Carbon reduction targets, nitrates changes, record milk and beef prices leaving many farmers with looming tax bills means an un-chartered future in some respects. However herd goals and breeding improvements remain firmly in farmers own hands even with all the current and future challenges. (more…)
Table 4 - Calving Interval Trend
Beef Calving Interval sees improvement for 3rd consecutive year!
The 2022 HerdPlus Beef Calving reports were released recently. This report is designed to give farmers an in depth insight into the reproductive performance of their herds. (more…)
HerdPlus Dairy Calving Statistics 2022
Following the recent release of the HerdPlus Dairy Calving reports, ICBF can report a steady trend in the fertility performance of the national dairy herd. (more…)
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