Some early calves from Seepa Fionn SI2158
Some of the first calves from the 2015 Gene Ireland beef bulls are currently being born on farms. Here are some of Seepa Fionn’s first progeny. (more…)
Some of the first calves from the 2015 Gene Ireland beef bulls are currently being born on farms. Here are some of Seepa Fionn’s first progeny. (more…)
BDGP €uro-Star reports will be arriving on farms over the next number of weeks with the latest €uro-Star Indexes from the August evaluation run. (more…)
Ever wonder how the €uro-Star Index is generated for a newborn calf and why that index changes over the course of that animal’s life? (more…)
Beside each index and trait figure in the Euro-Star Index is the reliability percentage figure. An important element to interpreting the Euro-Star index on any animal (cow or bull) is to understand what the reliability figures mean. (more…)
2016 is a critical year in your participation in the BDGP. Along with the requirement to attend a general training session (being organised by Teagasc) by 31st October 2016, the standard data notification (surveys) and genomic testing requirements, you will also have to comply with the Carbon Navigator requirements by 31st October this year. (more…)
We are delighted to present you with the latest list of beef bulls that have been sourced through the new Gene Ireland Maternal Bull Breeder program. The bull breeder program is a joint initiative between Pedigree Breeders, Commercial farmers, Breed Societies, AI Companies, DAFM and ICBF. (more…)
‘Practice into Profit’ Tuesday, 4th October | Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone | 3pm The Hodson Bay Hotel (more…)
The latest HerdPlus EBI reports have been generated and are now available online. They will be dispatched by post to herd-owners next week. (more…)
ICBF have added a new tab to the animal search facility to view the impact of genomics in the genetic evaluations. (more…)