Dairy Cow Weighing Programme 2026: 19,046 Cows Weighed Across 95 Irish Dairy Herds
A total of 95 herds took part in the Dairy Cow Weighing Programme in 2026, with 19,046 cows weighed across participating…
Delivering Better Dairy Beef: The Genetic Impact of Better Breeding Decisions
Delivering Better Dairy Beef Series Week 1: What role do genetics play in producing better beef animals from the dairy herd?…
Dairy Cow Numbers by County in Ireland: 2026 Analysis
The latest ICBF analysis of dairy cow numbers by county in Ireland shows that the national dairy herd continued to grow…
Tully Progeny Test Centre Open Day – Register Today
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 3:30pm – 7:00pm ICBF is delighted to invite farmers, industry stakeholders, advisers, researchers and members of…
What Are the Latest Dairy Calving Trends for 2026?
The 2026 dairy calving statistics are now available through the latest Dairy HerdPlus Calving Reports, giving dairy farmers valuable insights into…
SCEP Genotyping Requirements 2026: Check Your Progress Before the 30 November Deadline
Farmers participating in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) must ensure they meet their SCEP genotyping requirements for 2026 before the…
Ireland’s National Genotyping Programme Hits One Million Calf Genotypes in 2026
Ireland's National Genotyping Programme has marked another major milestone, processing one million calf genotypes in 2026 alone, a remarkable achievement for…
Dairy Genomic Results Profile: A Breakdown
The HerdPlus Service has introduced a new summary section within the Dairy Genomic Results Profile. This Dairy Genomic Results Profile is…
Denis O’Donovan: Using HerdPlus and Genotyping to Improve Dairy Farm Performance
Introduction Denis O'Donovan is a dairy farmer from West Cork who is constantly looking for new ways to improve his farm.…