January 2021 Genetic Evaluations now live
The January 2021 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. The ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists and Stock Bull Finder have all been updated. (more…)
BDGP 31st Oct Deadline Passes
Saturday 31st Oct was the final target date for herds participating in BDGP I (2015-2020). Herds were required to have the equivalent to 50% of their reference number in genotyped 4 or 5-star females. While the final numbers will not be known until after the 24th November genetic evaluation, the vast majority of the 22,500 participating herds look on course to meet the final 31st Oct 50% target.
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Genomics Service for dairy crossbreds launched
We are pleased to launch the ICBF genomics service for across breed dairy evaluations. The genotype ordering screens has been updated to allow DNA sampling kits for multiple dairy breeds to be ordered online. The ordering menu has also been upgraded which will make it more user friendly to order genotypes, particularly for a group of females. The cost to genotype dairy females as part of a group or individually is now €22. (more…)
Dairy Gene Ireland programme now in it’s 16th year
Gene Ireland is the name of the national dairy breeding programme in Ireland and it forms an extremely important part of the Dairy Industry. The aim of the programme is to provide dairy farmers with the best genetics through a coordinated progeny test programme. Now in its 16th year, the program has delivered over €200 million to Irish dairy farmers through increased genetic gain. (more…)
HappyMoo – developing tools to monitor cow health
ICBF is participating in a large-scale European research project called HappyMoo. The project aims to develop tools to identify cow welfare issues before they become a problem and affect performance. There are many different aspects to cow welfare and essential among them are freedom from hunger, stress, and disease. These are the areas that the HappyMoo research project is focusing on. (more…)
Press Release-Dairy Genomics Update
ICBF continue evolution of EBI in the era of genomics 6th October 2020: ICBF have implemented a change in how genomics…
BDGP I – Meeting the 50% Female Replacement Requirement
Video provided by Teagasc Beef. 50% of the reference number of females on your farm must be GENOTYPED 4 or…
Breeding for more tender, juicy and flavoursome steaks
Genetic evaluations for tenderness, juiciness and flavour are now available on AI bulls at www.icbf.com based on the world’s largest database…
New Meat Eating Quality Proofs of Beef AI sires
ICBF have just launched new Meat Eating Quality (MEQ) proofs for beef AI sires. The formal launch of these proofs took place today at the Meat Technology Ireland Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin. (more…)