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New high index Angus bull MARIANHILL L PAPA 516 AA4086 added to the GI panel. He has a replacement index of €107 making him 5 star across all beef breeds. (more…)

Some of the calves from the 2015 Gene Ireland beef bulls are currently being born on farms. Here are some of Ewdenvale Ivor’s first progeny. (more…)

Ever wondered how the TB test works and why we have to do them every year? (more…)

We are delighted to present you with the latest list of dairy bulls that have been selected for the Autumn Dairy Gene Ireland program.  (more…)

The 34th National Dairy Show will take place at the Green Glens Arena, Milstreet, Co. Cork this Saturday 22nd October. This year’s event will feature a Bull Mother and Progeny live cattle display.  (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…)

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…)