In 2013 ICBF expanded the number of health traits farmers could record online and encouraged all HerdPlus members to record data on ICBF or allow data from their farm software to be transferred to ICBF. This call was put out to help ICBF work towards an overall health robustness trait for breeding healthier animals. (more…)
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, today announced the opening of a Mart Modernisation Scheme to assist livestock marts in the purchase of new display screens. (more…)
The Top 200 herds for EBI have been revealed. For the first time in five evaluations, we have a new herd-owner claiming the top spot. (more…)
New Beef Gene Ireland young bulls are now available to order. These bulls are all 4 or 5 stars Across Breed on the Replacement Index. Straws cost €5 and can be ordered by calling 0238820452. (more…)
The Newford herd will open its doors to the general public for the first time with a national open day taking place on Wednesday 25th May from 2pm -7pm. (more…)
Yesterday, John O’Sullivan presided over his last ICBF board meeting, having been Chairman of ICBF for the past 12 years. (more…)
The latest proofs (Eurostar and EBI figures) have now been updates and are available to view on every animal in your HerdPlus profiles. All AI bulls have also been updated. (more…)
5 star Angus bull GOULDING EAMONN M251 ET GZJ is now available from beef Gene Ireland. Straws from the Beef Gene Ireland Bulls are available…
This article is taken from the latest ‘ICBF Beef Breeding Journal’ and it describes how the milk & fertility genetic trends in the national herd have changed over the years.