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Read more about the article DNA Data Driving Better Breeding Decisions on a Laois Suckler Farm

DNA Data Driving Better Breeding Decisions on a Laois Suckler Farm

  • Post published:05/08/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

Robin Talbot farming in partnership with his wife Anne and mother Pam, runs a large 220-cow, Autumn calving suckler and beef…

Continue ReadingDNA Data Driving Better Breeding Decisions on a Laois Suckler Farm
Read more about the article How genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer

How genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer

  • Post published:21/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Industry/News/NGP/SCEP/Updates

Joseph McCrohan, based in Reenard near Caherciveen in Co. Kerry, operates a 20-cow suckler herd made up of Limousin, Saler, and…

Continue ReadingHow genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer
Read more about the article ICBF Confirms September Genetic Evaluation as Improvements Are Rolled Out

ICBF Confirms September Genetic Evaluation as Improvements Are Rolled Out

  • Post published:17/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Press Releases/Updates

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) wishes to inform farmers and industry partners that the next genetic evaluation will be published…

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Read more about the article Tracking Congenital Defects in Irish Calves: Insights from a Decade of Data

Tracking Congenital Defects in Irish Calves: Insights from a Decade of Data

  • Post published:17/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Health and disease/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

Congenital abnormalities are those that are present at birth. In cattle, it is estimated that 0.5%–1% of calves are affected by…

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Read more about the article From Birth to Breeding: County Clare Suckler Herd Embraces DNA Technology

From Birth to Breeding: County Clare Suckler Herd Embraces DNA Technology

  • Post published:11/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/NGP/SCEP/Updates

The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) was introduced in 2023 with the goal of being the first step on the road to…

Continue ReadingFrom Birth to Breeding: County Clare Suckler Herd Embraces DNA Technology
Read more about the article Moorepark Open Day 2025 – Gene Ireland Dairy Beef Programme Overview

Moorepark Open Day 2025 – Gene Ireland Dairy Beef Programme Overview

  • Post published:10/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

Niall Kilrane, ICBF, presented a board in the Dairy Beef Village at the recent Moorepark Open Day. The board detailed the…

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Read more about the article SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme

SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme

  • Post published:30/06/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

ICBF has reopened applications for the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) for new herds. Herds joining the NGP in this year will…

Continue ReadingSCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme
Read more about the article Why Dairy Herds in the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme Should Join the NGP 

Why Dairy Herds in the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme Should Join the NGP 

  • Post published:23/06/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

The Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme (DBWS) promotes the use of better quality beef sires on the national dairy herd with the…

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Read more about the article Would you like to genotype your breeding stock for FREE in 2025? (worth €1,800 for average 100 cow herd)

Would you like to genotype your breeding stock for FREE in 2025? (worth €1,800 for average 100 cow herd)

  • Post published:20/06/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/News/NGP/Updates

The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) is reshaping the future of Irish dairy and beef production. By making genomic testing widely available…

Continue ReadingWould you like to genotype your breeding stock for FREE in 2025? (worth €1,800 for average 100 cow herd)
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