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Read more about the article Update of Economic Values in the C.O.W.

Update of Economic Values in the C.O.W.

  • Post published:23/03/2022
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

Each year, the economic values in the C.O.W. are reviewed. The values are derived from Teagasc’s Moorepark Dairy Systems model. The C.O.W. requires 2 sets of market predictions, one for the current lactation season and a second prediction on future lactation prices. (more…)

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Read more about the article March 2022 Genetic Evaluations Now Live

March 2022 Genetic Evaluations Now Live

  • Post published:22/03/2022
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

The March 2022 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. The ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists and Stock Bull Finder have all been updated. (more…)

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Read more about the article Dairy Gene Ireland Update-31,444 straws Ordered

Dairy Gene Ireland Update-31,444 straws Ordered

  • Post published:15/03/2022
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

There are now over 725 herds signed-up to the Dairy Gene Ireland Programme taking a total of 31,444 straws to date.…

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Read more about the article Accelerating genetic gain with Sire Advice!

Accelerating genetic gain with Sire Advice!

  • Post published:11/03/2022
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

With the upcoming breeding season almost upon us, it is time to start thinking about your 2022 bull selection. The HerdPlus…

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Read more about the article Brian Wickham Travel Bursary Competition

Brian Wickham Travel Bursary Competition

  • Post published:09/03/2022
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Press Releases/Updates

ICBF and Sheep Ireland are delighted to announce a unique opportunity for postgraduate students and early career scientists to win the Brian Wickham travel bursary prize to attend the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock (WCGALP). (more…)

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Read more about the article Beef Gene Ireland – Spring 2022

Beef Gene Ireland – Spring 2022

  • Post published:07/03/2022
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/Updates

ICBF and the program partners, have recently launched the exciting new Gene Ireland panel of high index beef bulls for Spring 2022. The breeding program is a joint initiative between Pedigree Breeders, Commercial farmers, Breed Societies, AI Companies, DAFM & ICBF. (more…)

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Read more about the article Has your dairy herd improved over the last 5 years?

Has your dairy herd improved over the last 5 years?

  • Post published:25/02/2022
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

The latest 5 Year Trend Report is now available for all HerdPlus Dairy farmers. This new report allows you to assess the genetic gain and breeding performance of your dairy herd over the last five years on the Economic Breeding Index (EBI) and six other Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) listed below. (more…)

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Read more about the article Important – BDGP Genotype Tissue Tags

Important – BDGP Genotype Tissue Tags

  • Post published:24/02/2022
  • Post category:Beef/Beef Data & Genomics Programme/Industry/News/Updates

If you wish to select alternative animals, there is a facility available in your ICBF account. Please complete this process by Tuesday March 1st.

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Read more about the article Dairy Gene Ireland Programme 2022

Dairy Gene Ireland Programme 2022

  • Post published:18/02/2022
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

Dairy Gene Ireland – the future of dairy genetics. We are delighted to present you with the breed packs for this year’s Spring Dairy Gene Ireland programme. (more…)

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