Regardless of Animal Type, the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) Consistently Delivers for Beef Finishers
New data from over 145,000 slaughtered animals shows that top‑ranked CBV cattle return €120–€400 more per head, finish earlier, and carry…
ICBF Update: March Evaluation Scheduled for Thursday, 26th of March
Please be advised that the publication of the March genetic evaluation has been postponed from Tuesday, 24th of March to Thursday,…
NGP Weekly Update 18.03.26
Last week’s figures 66,542 calf samples were received in the lab. 87,989 calf samples were processed in the lab. The average…
Commercial Beef Value (CBV): The Profit Difference in Your Cattle
The ICBF’s Research Project Co-ordinator, David Kelly, who is based in the Tully Research Centre, joins Catherine Egan, Teagasc, on the…
Boost Your Calf Sales This Spring: Use the CBV Catalogue to Showcase Genetic Value
HerdPlus members can generate CBV catalogues to clearly demonstrate the genetic value of calves offered for sale. If you are selling…
Strong Management and Smart Sourcing Behind Standout Dairy–Beef Performance
From early calf sourcing to careful finishing, John Crimmins’ system in Dunshaughlin is delivering consistent results recognised in the Beef Quality…
ICBF Launches Sire Advice on the HerdPlus App – Supporting Dairy Farmers with Faster, Smarter Breeding Decisions for 2026
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) is pleased to announce the launch of Sire Advice on the HerdPlus mobile app, giving…
Mart Boards to Display CBV for All Genotyped and Sire Verified Animals
Today, March 6th, ICBF has announced taking an important step to improve the visibility of genetic information on mart boards. From today, the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) will be shown for…
NGP Weekly Update 03.03.26
To date in 2026, 426,950 calf samples have been received into the Genotyping Lab - an increase of 20% on this…
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