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…
Save Time and Buy Smarter with the ICBF Mart Tracker
ICBF Mart Tracker The ICBF Mart Tracker is an innovative online tool that helps farmers see which animals are for sale…
Dairy Gene Ireland Breeding Programme 2026: How It Works, Key Figures and Farmer Benefits
Ireland’s National Dairy Breeding Programme Driving Genetic Progress The Dairy Gene Ireland Breeding Programme is Ireland’s national dairy breeding initiative, designed…
Higher CBV Dairy Beef Calves Deliver Greater Profit at Finish
Higher Commercial Beef Value (CBV) dairy-beef calves are delivering more profit, based on analysis of over 87,000 Irish cattle. The results…
Stay Within Nitrates Limits in 2026 with the ICBF Nitrates Calculator
The ICBF Nitrates Calculator, available on HerdPlus, continues to support farmers and agricultural advisers in managing organic nitrogen levels and staying…
National Genotyping Programme Hits Record Levels in Spring 2026
Supporting Progress Towards a Fully Genotyped National Herd The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) continues to go from strength to strength, with…
Stay on track this breeding season with the Weekly Fertility Report
The breeding season is one of the most important periods on any dairy farm. Getting cows served early and keeping the…
Focusing on Fertility, Milk Solids and Calf Quality at Mike Dunne’s Kilworth Dairy Farm
How a consistent breeding strategy is delivering reliable performance and market‑ready calves on a large spring‑calving dairy farm in Co. Cork.…
Using sexed semen this year? Here are some tips to help you get the highest conception rates in your herd!
Sexed semen is one of the key measures dairy farmers can take to help reduce our methane emissions for the dairy…