NGP Weekly Update 03.03.26
To date in 2026, 426,950 calf samples have been received into the Genotyping Lab - an increase of 20% on this…
Genetics, Management and Market Fit: CBV in Action on the Walsh Farm
Balanced EBI (€122, top‑40%), targeted sexed semen and disciplined feeding align calf output with finishing efficiency on a family‑run, multi‑enterprise system…
Combining Calving Ease, Cow Functionality and Genetic Insight to Drive Consistent Suckler‑to‑Beef Performance
A seasoned suckler finisher whose focus on easy‑calving genetics, strong maternal cow lines and performance‑focused breeding is helping deliver reliable grading,…
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…