Pedigree Charolais Breeder
Philip Leech, Beech Hill, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. Backround of the herd: Two pedigree Charolais cows were purchased in 1995. The herd…
New ICBF Web Site
Welcome to the updated ICBF web site. Here is some brief information that might help you find your way. (more…)
Gerard Rochford, Wexford
1. Describe your Beef Production System Limousin & Simmental cross cows out British Friesian cows. All progeny finished on farm and…
Gene Ireland Maternal Bull Breeder Program
In 2012, ICBF completed a major review of its beef Gene Ireland (GI) program. One of the key outcomes from the review was the need to increase the number of beef bulls being progeny tested on an annual basis. (more…)
Richard Geary Seamount, Currabinny, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, shares a joke with Munster Cattle Breeding Group AI technician Tom Tobin while he inseminates one of Richard’s cows with sexed semen project semen. Picture by Donal O’ Leary IFJ.
Sexed Semen Field Research Trial
ICBF, Teagasc and partner AI companies (Dovea Genetics, Munster Cattle Breeding and Progressive Genetics) undertook a major field research trial this Spring, to evaluate the potential benefits of sexed semen under commercial Irish conditions. (more…)
ICBF at Moorepark Open Day, July 3rd
A few pictures showing ICBFs participation at this years Moorepark Open Day, Wednesday, 3rd July.
Latest Calving Statistics
The latest calving stats show over 14,500 extra dairy calves on the ground this year. The number of dairy heifers entering…
Mike Healy, Kerry, with one of his pedigree cows ‘Kingdom Niamh’
Bull Breeder Program Visits
The initial visits to the herds of beef pedigree breeders that have signed up to the Bull Breeder Program have begun. (more…)
Pictured with the highest priced calf at the ICBF / Bottom Line discussion Group Charity Auction in Corrin Mart, Fermoy are Barry Bateman & Graham Swanton, Forge Genetics, ( Purchaser), Peter Duggan & David Baker, Bottom Line Discussion Group, Andrew Cromie, ICBF and seller Paddy O' Leary, Conna, Co. Cork. The calf has an EBI of 265 and sold for €1500.
FBD Trust Gene Ireland Awards & Charity Auction
Pictures from the Charity Auction on March 20th this year.
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