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Read more about the article 2021 Black Friday Offer

2021 Black Friday Offer

  • Post published:29/11/2021
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/News/Updates

This year we are offering an additional 6 months HerdPlus membership FREE for new customers and existing customers who switch their…

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Read more about the article What is the Optimum Age at First Calving in Dairy Heifers?

What is the Optimum Age at First Calving in Dairy Heifers?

  • Post published:29/11/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Stats/Updates

When it comes to calving in dairy heifers for the first time, opinions differ as to what is the optimum age to calve them. (more…)

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Read more about the article November 2021 Genetic Evaluations now live

November 2021 Genetic Evaluations now live

  • Post published:23/11/2021
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

The November 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…)

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Read more about the article Dairy Cow Population by County 2017 – 2021

Dairy Cow Population by County 2017 – 2021

  • Post published:11/11/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Stats/Updates

The National dairy cow population is continually increasing, despite challenging conditions in recent years. Total dairy cow numbers for 2021 (as…

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Read more about the article Application of Genomics on Dairy Farms

Application of Genomics on Dairy Farms

  • Post published:09/11/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

Genomics has contributed significantly to the increased rate of genetic gain within the Irish dairy cow population and has transformed how the Dairy Gene Ireland breeding programme operates. Genomic selection (GS) is a tool to help more accurately identify genetic elite animals. (more…)

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Read more about the article Culling? – Think C.O.W.

Culling? – Think C.O.W.

  • Post published:05/11/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

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…)

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Read more about the article New Johne’s Summary Report for programme herds available on ICBF

New Johne’s Summary Report for programme herds available on ICBF

  • Post published:04/11/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/Health and disease/News/Updates

Herdowners who are registered in the Irish Johne’s Control Programme can now get a Summary Report of all current and recent…

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Read more about the article Autumn Dairy Gene Ireland Programme Launched

Autumn Dairy Gene Ireland Programme Launched

  • Post published:13/10/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

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…)

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Read more about the article Sustainable Breeding through EBI

Sustainable Breeding through EBI

  • Post published:11/10/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

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…)

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