The Contribution of the Dairy Gene Ireland Programme to Genetic Progress
G€N€ IR€LAND® is the name of the National Dairy Breeding programme in Ireland. It has proven to be one of the…
G€N€ IR€LAND® is the name of the National Dairy Breeding programme in Ireland. It has proven to be one of the…
From focused breeding strategies to a robust herd health plan, Longford farmer Brian Jordan shares how genetics, good herd management and…
This past week has seen a big increase in the volume of samples going through the Genotyping Lab! Last week’s figures…
Dairy G€N€ IR€LAND 2026 Programme Launched We are delighted to present you with the breed packs for this year’s Spring Dairy Gene…
Calving season has kicked off around the country. Last week’s figures 15,004 calf samples were received into the lab. 10,469 calf…
The ICBF congenital defect survey continues to collect valuable data regarding the incidence of abnormalities in calves at birth. Over the…
Balancing full-time construction work with farming, James Reilly, Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan, runs a highly efficient beef finishing system built on strong…
Week 3 of 2026 saw the start of the calving season. Last week’s figures 9,585 calf samples were received into the…
What is the CBV? The CBV is a tool that gives farmers an insight into the genetic value of animals destined…