Gene Ireland Suckler Beef Panel Spring 2026: Driving Genetic Gain for the Suckler Herd
ICBF launches a new lineup of elite high‑index AI bulls to accelerate progress in Irish suckler breeding programmes. The Suckler Beef…
SCEP Genotyping Self Selections
Herds in SCEP and not NGP can now log in to their ICBF account to select the animals they wish to…
NGP Weekly Update: 24.02.26
We had another record-breaking week in the Genotyping Lab last week! Between Monday and Friday, an incredible 118,030 calf DNA samples were…
Tracking Congenital Defects in Calves this Spring
The ICBF congenital defect survey continues to collect valuable data on the incidence of birth abnormalities in calves. Over the past…
(L-R) Rebecca Kehoe, FBD, Mark Waters, ICBF, Brendan Stack, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, Sarah Murphy with Baby Emily, Moyvane, Co. Kerry & Aideen Bates, ABP.
From Calf Quality to Carcass Results: Brendan Stack’s CBV‑Focused Finishing System
A progressive beef enterprise built on high‑CBV dairy‑beef calves, disciplined nutrition and trust in proven genetics. (L-R) Rebecca Kehoe, FBD, Mark…
NGP Weekly Update 17.02.26
We had a record-breaking week in the Genotyping Lab last week! Between Monday and Friday, an incredible 116,662 calf DNA samples…
Genetics, Management and Measurable Results: The CBV Drives Co. Wexford High‑Performance Finishing System
A data‑driven, genetics‑focused approach delivering younger finishing ages, heavier carcasses and stronger profitability. Pictured (L-R) Rebecca Kehoe, FBD, Mark Waters, ICBF,…
Turning Genetics Into Real Results with CBV‑Driven Dairy Beef Finishing on the Bailey Farm
How the Bailey family’s focus on genetics and performance delivers a more efficient, profitable dairy beef system. 📸Pictured (L-R): L to…
Tully Progeny Test Centre: Measuring methane and Rumen microbiome in beef cattle across two different diets
A new feeding trial at the Tully Test Centre, just outside Kildare town, has provided valuable insights into how diet influences…