Culling? – Think C.O.W.
People that need to reduce stocking rate have a tendency to look at culling low production cows. However many other traits impact profit as well as low production. (more…)
People that need to reduce stocking rate have a tendency to look at culling low production cows. However many other traits impact profit as well as low production. (more…)
Herdowners who are registered in the Irish Johne’s Control Programme can now get a Summary Report of all current and recent…
We are delighted to present you with the latest list of dairy bulls which have been selected for the Autumn Dairy Gene Ireland programme. (more…)
It is well documented that Irish dairy farmers are among the most environmentally sustainable food producers in the world. However, the very significant targets that the EU have set us makes it necessary for all farmers to achieve GHG reductions. Agriculture accounts for 33% of Ireland’s GHG emissions. (more…)
The Beef Sector Efficiency Programmes include the Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme Sucklers (BEEP-S) and the Dairy Beef Calf Programme. The closing date for completion of the weighing is fast approaching in both schemes as 5:30 on Monday November 1st is the deadline for having weights recorded onto the ICBF database. (more…)
The latest HerdPlus EBI reports have been generated and are now available to view online. (more…)
Following the recent release of the HerdPlus Dairy Calving reports, ICBF can report steady improvement in the fertility performance of the national dairy herd. (more…)
The September 2021 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. The ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists and Stock Bull Finder have all been updated. (more…)
Did you know a lot of useful information is available through the ICBF website including information and programme data for your…