Data‑Driven Dairy‑Beef: How CBV Powers Performance on the McElhinney Farm
Award‑winning finisher Ryan McElhinney shows how genetics, genotyping and tight management can turn dairy‑bred calves into consistent, high‑value cattle. Left to…
Award‑winning finisher Ryan McElhinney shows how genetics, genotyping and tight management can turn dairy‑bred calves into consistent, high‑value cattle. Left to…
The updated Dairy Genomic Results Profile helps farmers track EBI changes, verify parentage, and identify top replacement heifers. The HerdPlus Service…
Last week’s figures 66,542 calf samples were received in the lab. 87,989 calf samples were processed in the lab. The average…
HerdPlus members can generate CBV catalogues to clearly demonstrate the genetic value of calves offered for sale. If you are selling…
From early calf sourcing to careful finishing, John Crimmins’ system in Dunshaughlin is delivering consistent results recognised in the Beef Quality…
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) is pleased to announce the launch of Sire Advice on the HerdPlus mobile app, giving…
Today, March 6th, ICBF has announced taking an important step to improve the visibility of genetic information on mart boards. From today, the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) will be shown for…
To date in 2026, 426,950 calf samples have been received into the Genotyping Lab - an increase of 20% on this…
Balanced EBI (€122, top‑40%), targeted sexed semen and disciplined feeding align calf output with finishing efficiency on a family‑run, multi‑enterprise system…