Purchasing calves this Spring? Here’s all you need to know about the Commercial Beef Value (CBV)
What is the CBV? The CBV is a tool that gives farmers an insight into the genetic value of animals destined…
Breeding for TB Resistance in 2025
Have you ever wondered why only a handful of your cows became TB reactors during a herd breakdown when all cows…
Are you in NGP? Here are some things to consider in advance of the 2025 Calving Season
With the 2025 calving season just around the corner, we are advising all dairy and beef herds who are participating in…
CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Screen Now Available on ICBF
The aim of the CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme is to provide support to dairy farmers to improve the health and…
How to use the new ICBF Mart Tracker
The ICBF ‘Mart Tracker’ is a new online tool which will allow farmers to see what animals are for sale in…
How to access ICBF presentations
Did you know that ICBF presentations are stored on the ICBF website? Simply go to 'Publications' and select 'Presentations'. The most…
The ICBF Mart Tracker is now live!
The ICBF ‘Mart Tracker’ is a new online tool which will allow farmers to see what animals are for sale in…
Free Access to Online CBV and Finishing Profiles
ICBF is delighted to announce updates to our services. Now available free of charge are the online Commercial Beef Value (CBV)…
Beef Gene Ireland Breeder Profile – Trevor Boland
Trevor Boland farms part time in Dromard, Co Sligo. The farm is split roughly half between owned and leased land. 50…