Data, Discipline and CBV Underpinning Performance on the Finnerty Farm
Roscommon finisher PJ Finnerty shows how consistent management, performance recording and the Commercial Beef Value are delivering heavier carcasses, earlier finishing…
From 18 to 18,000 – The Growth of the National Genotyping Programme (NGP)
From a small pilot to a world-leading national programme, DNA calf registration has revolutionised how Irish cattle are genotyped, evaluated and…
Continental Quality & High CBVs Driving Performance on the Conway Farm
High-CBV continental weanlings, disciplined management and a grass-driven system underpin the reliability and strong carcass results achieved on the Conway farm…
Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 ICBF Beef Quality Award Winners
Recognising and rewarding quality in our beef industry ICBF in collaboration with FBD and six of the main Meat Processors in…
Maximise Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme Payments Through Accurate Sire Recording and Eligibility Checks On ICBF
The aim of the CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme is to provide support to dairy farmers to improve the health and…
AHI & Teagasc Calf Care Events
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and Teagasc’s DairyBeef500 Programme, are hosting the 2025/2026 CalfCare Events with the support of Feed For Growth/Volac…
Genetics, Management and Momentum: The Armstrongs’ Finishing System Delivers
High-CBV cattle, strong management and a clear family vision are driving exceptional carcass performance and early finishing on the Armstrong farm…
NGP: Have you ordered your 2026 calf tags?
To ensure herds are prepared for their 2026 calving season we would like to remind you of the following: Order your…
ICBF Advances Genomic Capacity with Major Upgrade Ahead of 2026 Evaluations
ICBF has announced that the first genetic evaluation of 2026 will be published on March 24th, coinciding with a significant upgrade…