Using Data to Drive Dairy Breeding Decisions in 2026
Key actions dairy farmers can take in 2026 to improve fertility, calf quality and long-term herd performance! As dairy farmers look…
2025 Year in Review: ICBF’s Key Achievements
2025 marked another milestone year for the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) — a year defined by record-breaking data growth, major…
Data, Discipline and CBV Underpinning Performance on the Finnerty Farm
Roscommon finisher PJ Finnerty shows how consistent management, performance recording and the Commercial Beef Value are delivering heavier carcasses, earlier finishing…
From 18 to 18,000 – The Growth of the National Genotyping Programme (NGP)
From a small pilot to a world-leading national programme, DNA calf registration has revolutionised how Irish cattle are genotyped, evaluated and…
Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 ICBF Beef Quality Award Winners
Recognising and rewarding quality in our beef industry ICBF in collaboration with FBD and six of the main Meat Processors in…
Maximise Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme Payments Through Accurate Sire Recording and Eligibility Checks On ICBF
The aim of the CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme is to provide support to dairy farmers to improve the health and…
NGP: Have you ordered your 2026 calf tags?
To ensure herds are prepared for their 2026 calving season we would like to remind you of the following: Order your…
ICBF Advances Genomic Capacity with Major Upgrade Ahead of 2026 Evaluations
ICBF has announced that the first genetic evaluation of 2026 will be published on March 24th, coinciding with a significant upgrade…
November Evaluation Now Live!
The November 2025 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. The ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists…