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…
Would you like to genotype your breeding stock for FREE in 2025? (worth €1,800 for average 100 cow herd)
The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) is reshaping the future of Irish dairy and beef production. By making genomic testing widely available…
Gene Ireland Dairy Beef Programme – 10 Years of Collaboration
ICBF were delighted to attend the recent ABP Open Day which celebrated a decade of research on the ABP Demo Farm…
Harnessing the Power of Genetics: Padraig O’Connell’s Experience with the National Genotyping Programme
Padraig O'Connell runs a grass-based, spring-calving dairy herd in North Kerry. Since joining the DNA calf registration pilot programme in 2021,…
Press Release: Don’t Miss Out – Phase 3 of National Genotyping Programme Opening For New Applicants
Today, Tuesday, 10th of June 2025 – The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, T.D., announced the re-opening…