The ICBF HerdPlus App allows beef and dairy farmers instant access to key herd information and recording tools directly from their mobile device. Whether you’re in the yard, at the crush, or out in the field, the app allows you to view animal information, record events, monitor breeding performance, and manage your herd wherever you are.
Designed to save time and support better on-farm decision making, the HerdPlus App brings many of the most popular HerdPlus services together in one convenient place, helping members stay connected to their herd data at all times.
Who Can Use the HerdPlus App?
The HerdPlus App is available to active HerdPlus members and can be downloaded free of charge on Apple and Android devices. The app is designed to give members quick and easy access to HerdPlus services, allowing them to record data, view animal information, and manage key herd activities from anywhere.
As a HerdPlus member, you can access a range of tools and services through the app, helping you save time, improve record keeping, and make informed management decisions on your farm.
Why Use the HerdPlus App?
The HerdPlus App allows you to access important herd information wherever you are and record events as they happen.
Key benefits include:
- Record data instantly while on farm.
- Reduce paperwork and duplicate data entry.
- Access animal information in seconds.
- Improve breeding and fertility management.
- Monitor herd performance and herd trends.
- Track genomic testing progress.
- Receive important reminders and notifications.
- Keep herd records up to date.
Features Available on the HerdPlus App
Record Events
Record key events on farm quickly and easily, including:
- Calving events
- Heat and AI/Serve records
- Pregnancy diagnoses
- Health and disease events
- Mastitis and lameness records
- Temperament records
- Genetic defects
- Missing sire information
Keeping records up to date improves herd management and ensures breeding and performance information remains accurate.
Animal Profiles
Access detailed information on every animal in your herd, including:
- EBI and Euro-Star evaluations
- CBV Profile
- Fertility records
- Performance data
- Co-Op Profile
- Milk Recording
Having important animal information available at your fingertips helps support better breeding, replacement and management decisions.
Genotyping Tracker
Track animals through every stage of the genotyping process, from sample request through to genomic evaluation. The tracker allows members to monitor the progress of submitted samples and stay informed on their status.
Sire Advice
The HerdPlus App gives dairy farmers access to Sire Advice, helping generate balanced matings, avoid inbreeding and identify the most suitable dairy and beef sires for their herd.
Notification Centre
The Notification Centre provides one location for important updates, reminders and herd-related alerts, ensuring key actions don’t go unnoticed.
Performance Information
View a range of herd performance information directly through the app, including fertility performance, expected calving details, milk recording information and Co-Op Performance reports.
Download the HerdPlus App
The HerdPlus App is available free of charge to all active HerdPlus members and can be downloaded on both Apple and Android devices.
Search “ICBF HerdPlus” in your App Store or Google Play Store to get started.
For assistance using the app, contact the HerdPlus team:
Phone: 023 8820452
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HerdPlus App free? Yes. The app is free to download for active HerdPlus members.
Can I use the app on multiple devices? Yes. The HerdPlus App can be used across mobile devices using your HerdPlus login credentials.
Can I record events through the app? Yes. The app allows you to record a range of events including heats, serves, pregnancy diagnoses, health events, lameness, mastitis, temperament records and more.
Can I track genomic samples through the app? Yes. HerdPlus members can track the status of genomic samples and monitor their progress through the genotyping process.