Delivering Better Dairy Beef: Supporting the Next Generation of Beef Farmers
Delivering Better Dairy Beef Series Week 1: What role do genetics play in producing better beef animals from the dairy herd?…
Dairy Cow Weighing Programme 2026: 19,046 Cows Weighed Across 95 Irish Dairy Herds
A total of 95 herds took part in the Dairy Cow Weighing Programme in 2026, with 19,046 cows weighed across participating…
Dairy Cow Numbers by County in Ireland: 2026 Analysis
The latest ICBF analysis of dairy cow numbers by county in Ireland shows that the national dairy herd continued to grow…
What Are the Latest Dairy Calving Trends for 2026?
The 2026 dairy calving statistics are now available through the latest Dairy HerdPlus Calving Reports, giving dairy farmers valuable insights into…
Ireland’s National Genotyping Programme Hits One Million Calf Genotypes in 2026
Ireland's National Genotyping Programme has marked another major milestone, processing one million calf genotypes in 2026 alone, a remarkable achievement for…
Dairy Genomic Results Profile: A Breakdown
The HerdPlus Service has introduced a new summary section within the Dairy Genomic Results Profile. This Dairy Genomic Results Profile is…
Denis O’Donovan: Using HerdPlus and Genotyping to Improve Dairy Farm Performance
Introduction Denis O'Donovan is a dairy farmer from West Cork who is constantly looking for new ways to improve his farm.…
How HerdPlus, Genotyping and Breeding Data Support Paul Flaherty’s Dairy Farm in Clonmel
Paul Flaherty is a dairy farmer from Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, milking a herd of 85 Holstein Friesian cows in a unique…
Record Heat & AI / Serve Events with HerdPlus
Keeping your heat and serve records up to date is essential for managing fertility performance and maintaining accurate breeding records. With…