See you at Tullamore Show!
We are looking forward to attending Tullamore Show on Sunday 10th of August. You can find us in the Sustainable Livestock…
Time To Start Weighing for SCEP 2025
Weighing is a core action under the new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP), making up to 20% of the yearly payment.…
How genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer
Joseph McCrohan, based in Reenard near Caherciveen in Co. Kerry, operates a 20-cow suckler herd made up of Limousin, Saler, and…
ICBF Confirms September Genetic Evaluation as Improvements Are Rolled Out
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) wishes to inform farmers and industry partners that the next genetic evaluation will be published…
Tracking Congenital Defects in Irish Calves: Insights from a Decade of Data
Congenital abnormalities are those that are present at birth. In cattle, it is estimated that 0.5%–1% of calves are affected by…
From Birth to Breeding: County Clare Suckler Herd Embraces DNA Technology
The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) was introduced in 2023 with the goal of being the first step on the road to…
Moorepark Open Day 2025 – Gene Ireland Dairy Beef Programme Overview
Niall Kilrane, ICBF, presented a board in the Dairy Beef Village at the recent Moorepark Open Day. The board detailed the…
SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme
ICBF has reopened applications for the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) for new herds. Herds joining the NGP in this year will…
Why Dairy Herds in the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme Should Join the NGP
The Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme (DBWS) promotes the use of better quality beef sires on the national dairy herd with the…