Scanned Your Cows? Here’s How to Record Pregnancy Diagnoses on ICBF
As scanning season gets underway, don't forget to record your Pregnancy Diagnoses on ICBF. Recording Pregnancy Diagnoses helps maintain accurate breeding…
July Evaluation Now Live!
The July 2026 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. Following on from the beef index updates…
Record Missing Sires Using the ICBF Website and App
Easily update missing sire information for current and historical animals using the ICBF website or HerdPlus App. Accurate sire information is…
New Updates Now Live on the ICBF HerdPlus App
ICBF is delighted to announce the latest update to the HerdPlus App, bringing farmers new tools and enhanced functionality to support…
End of Season Fertility Report: Review Your Herd’s Breeding Performance
As the breeding season comes to a close for spring-calving herds across the country, now is the ideal time to review…
Mike Bermingham: Using Genotyping to Improve Dairy Herd Performance
How the National Genotyping Programme is enhancing data accuracy, parentage verification and breeding decisions on Irish farms. Mike Bermingham, along with…
AgNav Wins National Better Public Service Award for Strategic Use of Data
AgNav, Ireland’s leading digital sustainability platform for farmers, has been recognised at the Better Public Service Awards, winning the category for‘Strategic…
Building a Top-Performing Herd: How New Entrant Ryan McElhinney Is Making a Big Impact
More than 70 farmers attended a farm walk in Co. Donegal to see how Ryan McElhinney is using breeding, genetics and…
Most used sires to date 2026
Top Dairy and Beef Sires Used in Irish Dairy Herds – 2026 Year-to-Date
What are the most used dairy and beef AI sires in dairy herds in 2026?The latest ICBF analysis highlights the top-performing…