NGP Q&A – Padraig O’Connell, Co. Kerry
Padraig O'Connell operates an 80-cow dairy herd in Causeway, Co. Kerry. Over the last 5 years, Padraig's herd EBI has steadily…
Padraig O'Connell operates an 80-cow dairy herd in Causeway, Co. Kerry. Over the last 5 years, Padraig's herd EBI has steadily…
The Kelly farm partnership operate a beef and tillage enterprise near Killenaule in Co Tipperary. 90 cows are calved in the…
John Appelbe along with his family, farm the Carrigroe pedigree Angus and polled Hereford herd just outside of Clonakilty in Co.…
Genomics driving progress in Co. Kerry We are a family run, 80 cow dairy herd in North Kerry. We are striving…
Check out what some of our DNA Reg Pilot herds have to say about their experience with the DNA Calf Registration…
"Genotyping all calves at birth has been hugely beneficial to the overall herd. Clearing any possible parentage errors prior to registration…
John O’Callaghan genotypes all his dairy females and males each year and now sees dairy genomics as routine and essential part of running his dairy business. (more…)
Kieran Noonan runs a pedigree and commercial suckler herd in Tullylease, Charleville, Co. Cork. He runs his Limousins under the name of Dromanig and his Herefords and Angus’ under the name Doubletree. Kieran has been breeding pedigree animals for a number of years and frequently uses the HerdPlus service to aid in his breeding and management decisions. (more…)
ICBF and FBD would like to congratulate and thank this year’s winners and all the finalists involved in the 2020 FBD Breeding Awards. The hard work and determination shown by all the finalists across the beef, dairy and sheep categories will lead to a more profitable and sustainable future at both an individual and a national herd level. (more…)