ICBF and the programme partners, have recently launched the exciting new Gene Ireland panel of high replacement index beef bulls for Spring 2017. (more…)

The milk recording statistics for 2016 have now been released. These figures show the trends for kilos of fat and protein and Somatic Cell Count (SCC).

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Beef Genomic Evaluations have been live in Ireland since September 2016. Check out this short video for more information on Beef Genomics.

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Table 15: Total numbers of beef sired calves out of the dairy herd. (more…)

The Top 200 herds for EBI have been revealed. The EBI figure of the top herd is now at €186 which is up €4 from the top figure from the January run. (more…)

Table 13: Total numbers of beef sired calves out of the beef herd. (more…)

The following tables display data about trends in breed of calves and inseminations used on the dairy herd. (more…)

Table 11: Total numbers of calves sired by the main Beef Sire breeds in 2015 – out of both beef and dairy cows. (more…)

We are delighted to present you with the latest list of beef bulls that have been sourced through the Beef Gene Ireland program. The program is a joint initiative between Pedigree Breeders, Commercial farmers, Breed Societies, AI Companies, DAFM and ICBF. (more…)