Gene Ireland Dairy Beef Programme – 10 Years of Collaboration
ICBF were delighted to attend the recent ABP Open Day which celebrated a decade of research on the ABP Demo Farm in Co. Carlow. As…
Harnessing the Power of Genetics: Padraig O'Connell’s Experience with the National Genotyping Programme
Padraig O'Connell runs a grass-based, spring-calving dairy herd in North Kerry. Since joining the DNA calf registration pilot programme in 2021, genotyping has become an…
Press Release: Don’t Miss Out - Phase 3 of National Genotyping Programme Opening For New Applicants
Today, Tuesday, 10th of June 2025 – The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, T.D., announced the re-opening of Ireland's national bovine…
Farmers urged to use teams of AI bulls to avoid fluctuations in proofs
Tankardsrock Teak (FR7929) previously held the top position on the ICBF Active Bull List prior to the most recent genetic evaluation. However, in the latest…
Reminder - Don't forget to Run Weekly Fertility Report
With Breeding season well under way, now would be the ideal time to be running your weekly fertility reports. The Weekly Fertility report is now available to run and view online under the reports section.
May Evaluation Now Live!
The May 2025 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. The ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists and Stock Bull Finder…