ICBF are pleased to announce that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have agreed the funding for the National…
The latest analysis undertaken by ICBF, Teagasc and the partner AI companies (i.e., Dovea Genetics, Eurogene/AI Services, Munster Bovine and Progressive…
Methane Evaluations now live! Once again, the Irish agricultural industry is leading the way by publishing the first enteric methane across…
Following the recent release of the HerdPlus Dairy Calving reports, ICBF can report a steady trend in the fertility performance of the national dairy herd. (more…)
Looking for BDGP eligible heifers at local mart sales? ICBF has just put the ‘Mart Tracker’ live which allows you to see what BDGP eligible heifers are being traded in marts throughout the country on the same day. (more…)
At last week’s Teagasc Virtual Beef Conference, the new Commercial Beef Value was launched. This new selection tool for farmers with non breeding herds will have particular relevance to herds that are purchasing animals to bring to finish. (more…)
The national Beef herd stands at 936,773 cows as the population continues to decline. When we look at the last 5…
The National dairy cow population is continually increasing, despite challenging conditions in recent years. Total dairy cow numbers for 2021 (as…
Did you know a lot of useful information is available through the ICBF website including information and programme data for your…