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Read more about the article Use the Parental Average Prediction tool to forecast the potential genetic merit of future progeny

Use the Parental Average Prediction tool to forecast the potential genetic merit of future progeny

  • Post published:03/05/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/News/Updates

Herd owners can run up to 10 bulls against their cows and heifers to check for inbreeding and to give predicted…

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Read more about the article Teagasc Dairy Edge – Sire Advice with Dan O’Riordan

Teagasc Dairy Edge – Sire Advice with Dan O’Riordan

  • Post published:29/04/2025
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https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9ae5a16 The ICBF’s Dan O’Riordan joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the ICBF Sire Advice Programme which…

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Read more about the article How to order genotyping kits online

How to order genotyping kits online

  • Post published:22/04/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/News/Updates

Herdowners can order DNA hair kits through our self-selection screen by logging into their ICBF account online. All the different stages…

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Read more about the article DIY AI – Record Heat & AI/Serve

DIY AI – Record Heat & AI/Serve

  • Post published:22/04/2025
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

For herds that do DIY AI did you know that your Sire Advice bull selections will appear as options to when…

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Read more about the article Join Our Team – Ruminant Research Technician

Join Our Team – Ruminant Research Technician

  • Post published:17/04/2025
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We are currently hiring a technician to join the ICBF team based in the ICBF Dairy and Beef Research Centre in Kildare…

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Read more about the article Why Dairy Farmers Should Consider Increasing the Use of Sexed Semen

Why Dairy Farmers Should Consider Increasing the Use of Sexed Semen

  • Post published:14/04/2025
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

There’s a compelling case for dairy farmers to increase the use of sexed semen in their herds, especially in light of…

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Read more about the article How to link Contract Reared animals back to your HerdPlus profile

How to link Contract Reared animals back to your HerdPlus profile

  • Post published:11/04/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/News/Updates

Contract rearing involves the movement of replacement heifers from the owner’s farm for rearing on contract by another farmer. Dairy farmers contract out the rearing of their dairy heifers to maximise land on their milking platforms and free up facilities and labour.

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Read more about the article Maximise the genetic gain in your herd this breeding season with Sire Advice

Maximise the genetic gain in your herd this breeding season with Sire Advice

  • Post published:10/04/2025
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

Sire Advice is a decision support tool which allows the user to select bulls they wish to use for the breeding…

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Read more about the article 1 millionth NGP calf is born in Co. Clare Suckler herd

1 millionth NGP calf is born in Co. Clare Suckler herd

  • Post published:04/04/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

The National Genotyping Programme was introduced in 2023 with the goal of being the first step on the road to having…

Continue Reading1 millionth NGP calf is born in Co. Clare Suckler herd
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