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Read more about the article Improving the Beef Merit from the Dairy Herd

Improving the Beef Merit from the Dairy Herd

  • Post published:28/10/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Stats/Updates

Over the past 10 years, dairy cow numbers increased significantly, although the rate of expansion has slowed in recent years. They…

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Read more about the article Why is it important to record health and temperament?

Why is it important to record health and temperament?

  • Post published:24/10/2025
  • Post category:Dairy/Health and disease/Industry/News/Updates

Every herd owner has a role to play in contributing vital information to the national cattle breeding database. Recording data may…

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Read more about the article The Latest Genetic Trends in EBI

The Latest Genetic Trends in EBI

  • Post published:10/10/2025
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Stats/Updates

What are the latest genetic trends in the Economic Breeding Index (EBI) following the recent updates implemented in the September 2025…

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Read more about the article Ensure your data is up to date for accurate expected calving dates in your 2026 pocket notebook

Ensure your data is up to date for accurate expected calving dates in your 2026 pocket notebook

  • Post published:30/09/2025
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

To ensure that all expected calving dates are included in your personalised Dairy Pocket Notebook for Spring 2026, all serves and…

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Read more about the article Teagasc Dairy Edge – ICBF updates with Kevin Downing

Teagasc Dairy Edge – ICBF updates with Kevin Downing

  • Post published:29/09/2025
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https://share.transistor.fm/s/4622df41 Kevin Downing of ICBF joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the recent changes to the EBI…

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Read more about the article EBI Maintenance Sub-Index – What has changed?

EBI Maintenance Sub-Index – What has changed?

  • Post published:24/09/2025
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

As part of the updates to the September 2025 dairy evaluations, updates were made to the Economic Values that underpin the…

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Read more about the article Changes to Dairy Evaluations in September 2025 – What Farmers Can Expect

Changes to Dairy Evaluations in September 2025 – What Farmers Can Expect

  • Post published:18/09/2025
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

ICBF in partnership with Teagasc are updating the dairy and beef evaluations this autumn. These changes are designed to make the…

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Read more about the article Genotyping from the Start: Lessons from the Lisduff Herd as NGP Deadline Approaches

Genotyping from the Start: Lessons from the Lisduff Herd as NGP Deadline Approaches

  • Post published:18/09/2025
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

Hailing from Whitechurch, Co. Cork, dairy farmer Victor O’Sullivan operates a substantial dairy enterprise under the Lisduff Herd prefix,  alongside his…

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Read more about the article See you at Ploughing 2025

See you at Ploughing 2025

  • Post published:11/09/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

The National Ploughing Championships 2025 will take place from September 16th to 18th in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Similar to previous…

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