78% of AI Straws are to young GS Bulls

Post published:03/05/2017
Post category:News

Almost 78% of the AI straws allocated by farmers through the ICBF Sire Advice Program have been to young Genomically Selected (GS) bulls (more…)

BDGP – Euro-Star Index and Genomics

Post published:02/05/2017
Post category:Beef Data & Genomics Programme News

The €uro-Star Index and genomics are key components to the BDGP. This information video explains how an index is generated for a newborn calf and how that index can change throughout the animal’s life. (more…)

BDGP II Deadline Fast Approaching

Post published:27/04/2017
Post category:Beef Data & Genomics Programme News

The deadline for application for BDGP II is fast approaching. The scheme which is available to beef suckler farmers who are not already members of the original BDGP scheme will close for application on Monday 8th May 2017. (more…)

New Section: Gene Ireland Data Recording Stats

Post published:26/04/2017
Post category:News

We are delighted to present you with the newest section on the ICBF website ‘Gene Ireland Data Recording Stats’. This section will contain stats derived from the AI bulls who have or are currently been tested through the Beef Gene Ireland bull breeder program. (more…)

World DNA Day – ICBF closes in on One Million Genotypes

Post published:25/04/2017
Post category:Beef Data & Genomics Programme News

World DNA Day is taking place today worldwide. This is a day that the public can learn more about genetics and genomics! This day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003, and the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953. (more…)

Dairy and Beef Inseminations – 2015

Post published:24/04/2017
Post category:News

Table 23: Number of Beef & Dairy inseminations recorded on the ICBF database in 2015
(Note:A certain amount of inseminations are not recorded on the ICBF database (Non Handheld recorded & some DIY inseminations). (more…)