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Read more about the article SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme

SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme

  • Post published:06/08/2024
  • Post category:Beef/News/SCEP/Updates

ICBF has reopened applications for the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) for new herds. This will allow an additional one hundred thousand…

Continue ReadingSCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme
Read more about the article Time To Start Weighing for SCEP 2024

Time To Start Weighing for SCEP 2024

  • Post published:02/08/2024
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/SCEP/Updates

Weighing is a core action under the new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP), making up to 20% of the yearly payment.…

Continue ReadingTime To Start Weighing for SCEP 2024
Read more about the article How do I check if a bull is SCEP eligible?

How do I check if a bull is SCEP eligible?

  • Post published:05/06/2024
  • Post category:Beef/News/Updates

Are you a suckler farmer participating in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) and in the market to purchase a new…

Continue ReadingHow do I check if a bull is SCEP eligible?
Read more about the article Weighing your animals for SCEP in 5 simple steps

Weighing your animals for SCEP in 5 simple steps

  • Post published:22/05/2024
  • Post category:Beef/News/SCEP/Updates

Over 20,000 farmers have applied for the new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) scheme. We have put together a simple five step guide to make the weighing process as simple as possible. (more…)

Continue ReadingWeighing your animals for SCEP in 5 simple steps
Read more about the article What is a good Commercial Beef Value for a suckler animal?

What is a good Commercial Beef Value for a suckler animal?

  • Post published:10/05/2024
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/Updates

The Commercial Beef Value (CBV) is expressed as a monetary value. The higher the € value, the more profitable the animal…

Continue ReadingWhat is a good Commercial Beef Value for a suckler animal?
Read more about the article ICBF Dairy Active Dairy Bull List

ICBF Dairy Active Dairy Bull List

  • Post published:26/04/2024
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

The EBI details of the top 75 bulls on the dairy active bull list are based on the March 2024 genetic…

Continue ReadingICBF Dairy Active Dairy Bull List
Read more about the article Bull Team Size and Usage on Dairy Farms

Bull Team Size and Usage on Dairy Farms

  • Post published:24/04/2024
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

Selecting a large team of bulls and ensuring equal usage of your bull team is a critical element to help manage…

Continue ReadingBull Team Size and Usage on Dairy Farms
Read more about the article 2024 Dairy Banding deadline extended to 15th May

2024 Dairy Banding deadline extended to 15th May

  • Post published:17/04/2024
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D, announced extensions to the deadlines to submit Nitrates Derogation applications for…

Continue Reading2024 Dairy Banding deadline extended to 15th May
Read more about the article Breeding for TB Resistance

Breeding for TB Resistance

  • Post published:26/03/2024
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

Have you ever wondered why only a handful of your cows became TB reactors during a herd breakdown when all cows…

Continue ReadingBreeding for TB Resistance
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