Bull Team Size and Usage on Dairy Farms
Selecting a large team of bulls and ensuring equal usage of your bull team is a critical element to help manage…
2024 Dairy Banding deadline extended to 15th May
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D, announced extensions to the deadlines to submit Nitrates Derogation applications for…
Breeding for TB Resistance
Have you ever wondered why only a handful of your cows became TB reactors during a herd breakdown when all cows…
Maximise the genetic gain of your herd with Sire Advice this breeding season
With the upcoming breeding season almost upon us, it is time to start thinking about your 2024 bull selection. In 2023,…
Commercial Beef Value-All you need to know!
What is the CBV? The CBV is a tool that gives farmers an insight into the genetic value of animals destined…
Check out your latest Co-op report now!
The 2023 end of year Co-op Performance Reports containing the latest co-op data are now available online and are being posted to farmers over the coming week. These reports include the calving information taken from the 2023 Dairy Calving Report.
ICBF launches new App – ICBF HerdPlus – Download today for FREE!
We are delighted to introduce our new and improved ICBF HerdPlus mobile app. This app has new features and improvements, making…
Genetic Improvement on Irish Dairy Farms
The Economic breeding Index (EBI) is a tool used to assess the genetic merit of animals and to identify the most…
Integrating Dairy & Beef Systems
Over the past 10 years, dairy cow numbers have increasing significantly. They have increased from 1 million in 2010 to 1.6…