What is Genomics?
You may already be familiar with the term Genomics as part of the Beef, Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) or just from using genomics as a helpful management tool, but what exactly is genomics? (more…)
Reducing the Carbon Footprint on Irish Dairy Farms
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.
2019 Black Friday Offer
Sign up by Direct Debit or switch your payment method from credit card/cheque to Direct Debit and get an additional 3 months (25%) onto your current membership term for FREE! (more…)
Join ICBF at IFJ Dairy Day next Tuesday
ICBF will be present at the Irish Farmer’s Journal Dairy Day next Tuesday 19th November (Stand D16) where we will be taking general queries and discussing our full suite of services with a key focus on selective dry cow therapy, recording dry off dates & the benefits of dairy genomics. (more…)
Dairy Cow Population by County 2016 to 2019
The National dairy cow population is continually increasing, despite challenging conditions in recent years, namely the fodder crisis and drought of 2018.
FAQ: How is a bull’s ‘Gestation Length’ figure calculated?
There are 4 factors that will both contribute to what ‘Gestation Length’ index figure your bull starts out with and also how it changes over time.1.Backpedigree, 2.Genotype, 3. Foreign Data, 4.Irish Data (more…)
Award Winning Service – HerdPlus Dairy Sire Advice
ICBF is delighted to announance that it has been awarded the silver award in the scientific section at this years National Dairy Show Innovation Awards for the new and improved HerdPlus Dairy Sire Advice application.
Dairy Gene Ireland Autumn Programme
We are delighted to present you with the latest list of dairy bulls which have been selected for the Dairy Gene Ireland Autumn programme. (more…)