November Evaluation Publication Moved to Wednesday 26th
📢 Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the November evaluation publication has been postponed from Tuesday 25 November to Wednesday 26 November.We…
Animal Health Ireland’s Top10 Tips for a Stress Free & Successful Dry Period
The dry period is an important stage for both the cow and the farmer. For the cow, it allows the udder…
Save Time and Buy Smarter with the ICBF Mart Tracker
The ICBF ‘Mart Tracker’ is an online tool which will allow farmers to see what animals are for sale in marts…
Deadline for tags to be returned – 1st December 2025
Herds who signed up to the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) in 2025 should have all received tags to sample any ungenotyped…
Beef Quality Awards Celebrate the Role of Genetics in Driving Profitability on Irish Farms
At ICBF, our goal is to help Irish farmers access the full potential of genetics to build more efficient, profitable, and…
Weight recording deadlines fast approaching
Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) Weighing is a core action under the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP), making up to 20%…
Improving the Beef Merit from the Dairy Herd
Over the past 10 years, dairy cow numbers increased significantly, although the rate of expansion has slowed in recent years. They…
Why is it important to record health and temperament?
Every herd owner has a role to play in contributing vital information to the national cattle breeding database. Recording data may…
The Latest Genetic Trends in EBI
What are the latest genetic trends in the Economic Breeding Index (EBI) following the recent updates implemented in the September 2025…