NGP Weekly Update 17.02.26
We had a record-breaking week in the Genotyping Lab last week! Between Monday and Friday, an incredible 116,662 calf DNA samples…
Turning Genetics Into Real Results with CBV‑Driven Dairy Beef Finishing on the Bailey Farm
How the Bailey family’s focus on genetics and performance delivers a more efficient, profitable dairy beef system. 📸Pictured (L-R): L to…
NGP Weekly Update 10.02.26
Calving 2026 continues to ramp up this week with a big increase in samples received in the lab. Over 20k in…
Answering Farmers Key Questions on Dairy Gene Ireland
The Dairy Gene Ireland breeding programme is the national progeny testing programme for dairy cows in Ireland. Since its establishment in…
Check your Dairy Cow Report online today and stay one step ahead with your herd’s performance insights
Stay fully informed on your herd’s performance with the Dairy Cow Report available on ICBF. This report gives HerdPlus members a…
The Contribution of the Dairy Gene Ireland Programme to Genetic Progress
G€N€ IR€LAND® is the name of the National Dairy Breeding programme in Ireland. It has proven to be one of the…
Dairy G€N€ IR€LAND 2026 – The Future of Dairy Genetics
Dairy G€N€ IR€LAND 2026 Programme Launched We are delighted to present you with the breed packs for this year’s Spring Dairy Gene…
NGP Weekly Update 20.01.26
Week 3 of 2026 saw the start of the calving season. Last week’s figures 9,585 calf samples were received into the…
Purchasing calves this Spring? Here’s all you need to know about the Commercial Beef Value (CBV)
What is the CBV? The CBV is a tool that gives farmers an insight into the genetic value of animals destined…