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Read more about the article Champion hurler knows a winner when he sees one

Champion hurler knows a winner when he sees one

  • Post published:30/06/2025
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

Developed in collaboration with Agriland Media. The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) has now reopened for applications and it did not take…

Continue ReadingChampion hurler knows a winner when he sees one
Read more about the article SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme

SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme

  • Post published:30/06/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

ICBF has reopened applications for the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) for new herds. Herds joining the NGP in this year will…

Continue ReadingSCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme
Read more about the article How Genotyping Is Powering Performance on a Westmeath Share Farm

How Genotyping Is Powering Performance on a Westmeath Share Farm

  • Post published:27/06/2025
  • Post category:News

Developed in collaboration with Agriland Media. Christopher Cahill shares the real on-farm benefits—from identifying top cows to producing in-demand beef calves.…

Continue ReadingHow Genotyping Is Powering Performance on a Westmeath Share Farm
Read more about the article Why Dairy Herds in the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme Should Join the NGP 

Why Dairy Herds in the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme Should Join the NGP 

  • Post published:23/06/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

The Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme (DBWS) promotes the use of better quality beef sires on the national dairy herd with the…

Continue ReadingWhy Dairy Herds in the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme Should Join the NGP 
Read more about the article Would you like to genotype your breeding stock for FREE in 2025? (worth €1,800 for average 100 cow herd)

Would you like to genotype your breeding stock for FREE in 2025? (worth €1,800 for average 100 cow herd)

  • Post published:20/06/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/News/NGP/Updates

The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) is reshaping the future of Irish dairy and beef production. By making genomic testing widely available…

Continue ReadingWould you like to genotype your breeding stock for FREE in 2025? (worth €1,800 for average 100 cow herd)
Read more about the article Gene Ireland Dairy Beef Programme – 10 Years of Collaboration

Gene Ireland Dairy Beef Programme – 10 Years of Collaboration

  • Post published:13/06/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

ICBF were delighted to attend the recent ABP Open Day which celebrated a decade of research on the ABP Demo Farm…

Continue ReadingGene Ireland Dairy Beef Programme – 10 Years of Collaboration
Read more about the article Harnessing the Power of Genetics: Padraig O’Connell’s Experience with the National Genotyping Programme

Harnessing the Power of Genetics: Padraig O’Connell’s Experience with the National Genotyping Programme

  • Post published:12/06/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

Padraig O'Connell runs a grass-based, spring-calving dairy herd in North Kerry. Since joining the DNA calf registration pilot programme in 2021,…

Continue ReadingHarnessing the Power of Genetics: Padraig O’Connell’s Experience with the National Genotyping Programme
Read more about the article Press Release: Don’t Miss Out – Phase 3 of National Genotyping Programme Opening For New Applicants

Press Release: Don’t Miss Out – Phase 3 of National Genotyping Programme Opening For New Applicants

  • Post published:10/06/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Press Releases/Updates

Today, Tuesday, 10th of June 2025 – The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, T.D., announced the re-opening…

Continue ReadingPress Release: Don’t Miss Out – Phase 3 of National Genotyping Programme Opening For New Applicants
Read more about the article The Most Used Sires on Dairy Farms So Far in 2025

The Most Used Sires on Dairy Farms So Far in 2025

  • Post published:10/06/2025
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Stats

What are the most popular dairy and beef sires used in dairy herds this Spring? Below is a list of the…

Continue ReadingThe Most Used Sires on Dairy Farms So Far in 2025
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  • Champion hurler knows a winner when he sees one
    Champion hurler knows a winner when he sees one
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  • SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme
    SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme
    30/06/2025/
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  • How Genotyping Is Powering Performance on a Westmeath Share Farm
    How Genotyping Is Powering Performance on a Westmeath Share Farm
    27/06/2025/
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  • Why Dairy Herds in the Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme Should Join the NGP 
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