ICBF in collaboration with DAFM and ICOS is co-ordinating SCEP-eligible heifer sales at marts throughout October. These heifers will be sold in a special section within regular mart sales.
Details of upcoming sales are as follows:
Interested in Selling or Buying SCEP-Eligible Heifers?
If you’re a farmer with surplus 4 or 5-star genotyped Replacement Index heifers, or you’re looking to purchase eligible heifers, here’s how to get involved in the upcoming SCEP-eligible sales.
Selling Heifers – How to Enter Your Animals in a Sale
If you have surplus eligible heifers to sell, follow these steps via the ICBF App:
- Log in to the ICBF App.
- Go to Menu > Services > Stock Express
- Select ‘Sell’ and then ‘View all upcoming sales’ – A list of upcoming SCEP-eligible sales will appear.
- Choose your preferred sale — all qualifying heifers from your herd will be displayed.
- Select the heifers you wish to enter in the sale.
Buying Heifers – How to View Sale Entries
Looking to purchase SCEP-eligible heifers? Here’s how to view what’s available on the sale day:
- Visit the ICBF website: www.icbf.com
- On the homepage click on “Mart Tracker”.
- Select your mart location to see what animals are entered for that day.
- View detailed animal info, including:
- Replacement Index
- Genotype status
- Breeding information.
The Mart Tracker is updated daily and is a valuable tool for informed buying decisions, especially where SCEP compliance is concerned.
Need a Hand?
If you have any questions about using the ICBF App or the Mart Tracker, don’t hesitate to reach out to ICBF Support on 023-8820452, we’ll be happy to guide you through the process.