2026 HerdPlus Graduate Programme
Do you relish a challenge and wish to be part of a top-class team? Are you an innovative team player with…
Purchasing calves this Spring? Here’s all you need to know about the Commercial Beef Value (CBV)
What is the CBV? The CBV is a tool that gives farmers an insight into the genetic value of animals destined…
Breeding for TB Resistance in 2026
Have you ever wondered why only a handful of your cows became TB reactors during a herd breakdown when all cows…
NGP: All You Need To Know Ahead of Calving 2026
We have prepared a comprehensive information booklet outlining everything farmers need to know about the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) and registering…
2025: A Record-Setting Year for Genotyping in Ireland
2025 saw another significant milestone reached in Ireland’s national cattle breeding programme. During the year, 1,249,688 animals were genotyped, making 2025…
Targeted Breeding and Grass Efficiency Fuel Results on the Murphy Farm
A family-run farm where grass, genetics and steady improvement deliver results year on year. Left to right: John Paul Kiely (FBD),…
AHI & Teagasc Calf Care Events
Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and Teagasc’s DairyBeef500 Programme, are hosting the 2025/2026 CalfCare Events with the support of Feed For Growth/Volac…
2025 Year in Review: ICBF’s Key Achievements
2025 marked another milestone year for the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) — a year defined by record-breaking data growth, major…
Data, Discipline and CBV Underpinning Performance on the Finnerty Farm
Roscommon finisher PJ Finnerty shows how consistent management, performance recording and the Commercial Beef Value are delivering heavier carcasses, earlier finishing…