How to Take a Hair Sample?
- Please ensure the tag number printed on the card matches the animals Official tag number.
- Hair samples should be pulled from the end of the tail, it is the root follicles that are analysed.
When taking hair samples as part of the genotyping process, please take 40-60 root follicles from the tail end of the animal. The root follicles should also be clean and dry. This will prevent hair samples required to be retested again, which would also delay the turnaround time of genomic results. The below images will help herd-owners on how to correctly take hair samples for genotyping. (more…)
The latest HerdPlus EBI reports have been generated and are now available to view online. (more…)
Genomic Selection (GS) has made a significant contribution to profitability and sustainability on Irish dairy farms. The technology has transformed the genetic improvement in the national dairy herd and how the Dairy Gene Ireland breeding programme operates. Genomic selection refers to selection decisions based on genomic breeding values. (more…)
We are pleased to launch the ICBF genomics service for additional Dairy breeds. There are now 16 dairy breeds eligible for a genomic evaluation. The 9 additional dairy breeds are BS, SI, MY, SR, KE, NO, RB, RD and MS. The cost to genotype dairy females as part of a group or individually is €22. Herds participating in the Dairy Gene Ireland breeding programme can avail of the discounted price of €18 for their 2021 & 2022 born females. (more…)
Laurence Shalloo, Teagasc, Michael Doran, Chairman ICBF, Andrew Cromie, Technical Director, ICBF and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie…
Date: Wednesday November 16th Location: Corrin Mart, Fermoy, Co. Cork Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm The Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue, will…
The selection of dairy AI Sires has changed enormously since the implementation of genomic technology in Ireland over 13 years ago. (more…)
To ensure that all expected calving dates are included in your personalised Dairy Pocket Notebook for Spring 2023, all serves and…