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ICBF Calving Survey
We would like to obtain a better understanding of the priority farmers would give to calving difficulty traits in future genetic selection decisions for the Irish beef and dairy industries. (more…)
Gene Ireland Beef
Want to know more about the Gene Ireland Beef Programme? Here is a helpful article explaining the purpose of the programme and its relevance to both pedigree and commercial farmers. (more…)
Euro-Stars in action – Finishers
Following is an article showing the differences that have been found both on farm and in Tully between the progeny of 5 Star & 1 Star beef sires during their finishing periods.
Suckler Cow Competition Results
A big thanks to everyone who entered a cow into our Suckler Cow competition. The results are now available! (more…)
HerdPlus Beef Calving Reports
The 2014 HerdPlus Beef Calving Reports have now been posted to 9,500 Beef HerdPlus customers (more…)
On-Farm Data Recording: A Farmer’s Guide
On-farm recorded data is a vital element of the Irish genetic evaluation process and the creation of the Euro-Star and EBI indexes. (more…)
Gene Ireland Bull Breeder feature – James Wycherley, Barryroe, Co.Cork
Gene Ireland Maternal Bull Breeder Participant James Wycherley with one of his Festin (FTN) cows and her Fieldson Alfy (S511) calf. (more…)
Darima Jumbo K 426 ET
Gene Ireland Bull Breeder feature – Joe Malone, Ballyferriter, Co.Kerry
Gene Ireland Maternal Bull Breeder Joe Malone with his stock bull Darima Jumbo K 426 ET. Jumbo K is a full brother to Goulding Jumbo King (GJB) standing in NCBC. (more…)