In last weeks Farmers Journal article, the makeup of the beef Euro-Star Index was explained in detail. In this weeks article, What is Data Reliability?, we try to explain what the Reliability figure is and how it can affect the Euro-Star Index. (more…)
Health and disease recording by farmers has increasingly become an important part of ICBF. While in the past we recorded mastitis and lameness many of the other health events were not factored in. That is all changing. (more…)
The latest list of top 200 herds based of EBI has seen no change at the top with the top three herds holding their position following the latest evaluation. (more…)
The 2015 HerdPlus Beef Calving reports were released this week. This report is designed to give farmers an in depth insight into the reproductive performance of their herds. (more…)
ICBF have developed a new and improved user friendly screen for recording Pregnancy Diagnosis online. The new platform will allow users to record Pregnancy Diagnosis for each breeding female in the herd. (more…)
Pictured above is a calf sired by the Shorthorn bull ‘Doon Erasmus’ (EMS), that was recently born in the same herd that he himself was bred in: John Clarke, Doon, Strokestown, Co.Roscommon. (more…)
The HerdPlus® Dairy Calving reports were released last week. The most visible change that can be seen following the publishing of these reports is that there has been an improvement in the fertility of the national herd. (more…)
Do you relish a challenge and wish to be part of a top class team? Do you have the drive and dedication needed to help shape the future of the Irish Dairy and Beef Industry? If the answer is Yes, then ICBF may be the place for you. (more…)
