Farmers
Helping you make better breeding, management and herd performance decisions.
Manage Your Herd with HerdPlus
- Access reports and profiles specific to your herd
- Record and manage herd data
- With a HerdPlus membership get access to advanced tools including Sire Advice and Nitrates Banding
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Online Tools (No Sign In Required)
Animal Search
Search the ICBF animal database to view genetic indexes and performance information for individual animals
Mart Tracker
Access ICBF's live feed of mart sale data from participating marts across Ireland
Active Bull Lists
Compare active AI bulls across AI companies using the latest genetic evaluations and indexes
Stock Bull Finder
Find stock bulls that match your breeding goals using genetics, indexes and location
Services
What is HerdPlus?
Manage your herd, track performance and make more informed farm decisions
Breeding Indexes
Use EBI, EuroStar, Dairy Beef Index (DBI) and Commercial Beef Value (CBV) to select animals that match your breeding goals
Genotyping & Genomics
Unlock the genetic potential of your animals through DNA testing and genomic evaluations.
Gene Ireland
Access high genetic merit sires proven to improve herd performance and profitability
Cattle Weighing Scales Rental Service
Monitor growth rates and animal performance with accurate weight recording
Milk Recording
Measure milk production, monitor herd health and identify your best-performing cows
Tully Progeny Test Centre
ICBF's beef progeny test centre, identifying sires that produce profitable cattle
WHPR
Record key performance data to benchmark animals and make better breeding decisions.
Herd Authorisation Form
Use this form (PDF) to grant ICBF access to your herd data so approved services can support your farm business.
Programmes & Schemes
National Genotyping Programme
Genotyping animals to improve breeding accuracy and herd performance
Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP)
Improving herd efficiency and environmental sustainability
National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme
Improving dairy-beef performance through better herd data