ICBF Dairy Active Dairy Bull List
The EBI details of the top 75 bulls on the dairy active bull list are based on the March 2024 genetic…
Breeding for TB Resistance
Have you ever wondered why only a handful of your cows became TB reactors during a herd breakdown when all cows…
Maximise the genetic gain of your herd with Sire Advice this breeding season
With the upcoming breeding season almost upon us, it is time to start thinking about your 2024 bull selection. In 2023,…
Commercial Beef Value-All you need to know!
What is the CBV? The CBV is a tool that gives farmers an insight into the genetic value of animals destined…
ICBF launches new App – ICBF HerdPlus – Download today for FREE!
We are delighted to introduce our new and improved ICBF HerdPlus mobile app. This app has new features and improvements, making…
Integrating Dairy & Beef Systems
Over the past 10 years, dairy cow numbers have increasing significantly. They have increased from 1 million in 2010 to 1.6…
ICBF is deeply saddened by the passing of our former Chief Executive, colleague and friend, Brian Wickham.
ICBF are deeply saddened by the passing of our former Chief Executive, colleague and friend, Brian Wickham. Brian passed away on…
National Genotyping Programme for SCEP herds
ICBF has recently launched the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) for beef and dairy herds. This programme is the first step in…
ICBF Chairman Michael Doran with Minister Charlie McConalogue T.D, Minister of State Martin Heydon T.D at the announcement of the funding for the national genotyping programme
Press Release: National Genotyping Programme.
ICBF are pleased to announce that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have agreed the funding for the National…