We are pleased to launch the ICBF genomics service for across breed dairy evaluations. The genotype ordering screens has been updated to allow DNA sampling kits for multiple dairy breeds to be ordered online. The ordering menu has also been upgraded which will make it more user friendly to order genotypes, particularly for a group of females. The cost to genotype dairy females as part of a group or individually is now €22. (more…)
Gene Ireland is the name of the national dairy breeding programme in Ireland and it forms an extremely important part of the Dairy Industry. The aim of the programme is to provide dairy farmers with the best genetics through a coordinated progeny test programme. Now in its 16th year, the program has delivered over €200 million to Irish dairy farmers through increased genetic gain. (more…)
ICBF is participating in a large-scale European research project called HappyMoo. The project aims to develop tools to identify cow welfare issues before they become a problem and affect performance. There are many different aspects to cow welfare and essential among them are freedom from hunger, stress, and disease. These are the areas that the HappyMoo research project is focusing on. (more…)
ICBF continue evolution of EBI in the era of genomics 6th October 2020: ICBF have implemented a change in how genomics…
Video provided by Teagasc Beef. 50% of the reference number of females on your farm must be GENOTYPED 4 or…
Genetic evaluations for tenderness, juiciness and flavour are now available on AI bulls at www.icbf.com based on the world’s largest database…
ICBF have just launched new Meat Eating Quality (MEQ) proofs for beef AI sires. The formal launch of these proofs took place today at the Meat Technology Ireland Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin. (more…)
ICBF and the programme partners, have recently launched the exciting new Gene Ireland panel of high replacement index beef bulls for Autumn 2020. (more…)
As outlined in a recent web post on 07th August, we are currently in the process of implementing an improvement in the way that we calculate genomic EBI’s for dairy animals. (more…)