National Genotyping Programme for SCEP herds
ICBF has recently launched the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) for beef and dairy herds. This programme is the first step in…
Over 20,500 herds signed up for SCEP!
The Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme in Numbers Since the official closing date on 22nd May, the number of herds that have…
BDGP – Did it deliver?
The Beef Data & Genomics Programme (BDGP) was launched in 2015 by the Department of Agriculture Food & the Marine (DAFM).…
Genotyped 4/5-Star female Sales
ICBF in collaboration with DAFM and ICOS are coordinating BDGP eligible female sales in marts thoughout September and October. These females will be genotyped 4/5-star and born on/before 30th June 2021. If purchased, they will immediately be counted towards your herd’s 31st Oct target once moved into your herd number. (more…)
“How can 2 full siblings have different index figures?”
For the majority of us, we are lucky enough to have brothers and sisters, siblings who we share the same parentage with. Does this mean that we are the exact same as our ‘full brothers’ and ‘full sisters’? (more…)
BDGP Reminder – Make sure to complete Carbon Navigator
The 2021 Carbon Navigator is available to participants in the Beef Data & Genomics Programme and should be completed as soon as possible. (more…)
November 2022 Evaluation Deadline- Deadline for all genotypes samples is 31st August.
The November 2022 Evaluation will be published on 22nd November. The final date to have any DNA samples (hair/tissue/AI straws returned to ICBF to have genomic evaluation published in November, is 31st August. (more…)
Beef 2022 Open Day at Teagasc Grange
ICBF were well represented at the recent Teagasc event #BEEF2022 which was held on Tuesday 5th July at the Grange Research farm in Co Meath. (more…)
BDGP Mart Tracker Now Live
Looking for BDGP eligible heifers at local mart sales? ICBF has just put the ‘Mart Tracker’ live which allows you to see what BDGP eligible heifers are being traded in marts throughout the country on the same day. (more…)
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