Gene Ireland Dairy Beef Programme – 10 Years of Collaboration
ICBF were delighted to attend the recent ABP Open Day which celebrated a decade of research on the ABP Demo Farm…
Harnessing the Power of Genetics: Padraig O’Connell’s Experience with the National Genotyping Programme
Padraig O'Connell runs a grass-based, spring-calving dairy herd in North Kerry. Since joining the DNA calf registration pilot programme in 2021,…
Press Release: Don’t Miss Out – Phase 3 of National Genotyping Programme Opening For New Applicants
Today, Tuesday, 10th of June 2025 – The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, T.D., announced the re-opening…
Farmers urged to use teams of AI bulls to avoid fluctuations in proofs
Tankardsrock Teak (FR7929) previously held the top position on the ICBF Active Bull List prior to the most recent genetic evaluation.…
Reminder – Don’t forget to Run Weekly Fertility Report
With Breeding season well under way, now would be the ideal time to be running your weekly fertility reports. The Weekly Fertility report is now available to run and view online under the reports section. (more…)
May Evaluation Now Live!
The May 2025 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. The ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists…
Stockbull Finder – Buyer – John Wynne
John is operating a dairy and tillage enterprise on the farm in Co. Wicklow. The dairy herd comprising of 320 FR…
Locate DBWS eligible bulls through the ICBF Animal Search & Stockbull Finder
As part of the National Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme (DBWS) that was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Food & the…
NGP Q&A – Padraig O’Connell, Co. Kerry
Padraig O'Connell operates an 80-cow dairy herd in Causeway, Co. Kerry. Over the last 5 years, Padraig's herd EBI has steadily…