Interpreting EBI for Genetic Advancement
The Economic Breeding Index (EBI) has transformed dairy breeding in Ireland since its introduction in 2001. EBI is a tool used…
NEW ICBF Nitrates Calculator Goes Live!
Earlier in 2024, DAFM announced proposed animal organic nitrogen excretion changes as outlined to the Agriculture Water Quality Working Group in…
Tools to Enhance Genetic Progress on Irish Farms
When it comes to breeding the next generation of female replacements on Irish dairy farms, it’s important dairy farmers have a…
Gene Ireland and Genomics Accelerating Genetic Gain
The Economic Breeding Index (EBI) was introduced in 2002 as an overall profit index for ranking animals based on future dairy…
NEW Commercial Beef Value (CBV) Catalogue feature now available
The new Commercial Beef Value (CBV) Catalogue is now available for eligible animals and is accessible to all HerdPlus members. Farmers…
Suckler Beef Gene Ireland Panel Launch – Autumn 2024
The Suckler Beef Gene Ireland Panel for Autumn 2024 has been launched, and we are excited to offer our customers the…
Revolutionising Ireland’s Cattle Breeding Industry through the National Genotyping Programme
Over the past decade, genotyping has steadily gained momentum in Irish dairy herds, transforming the landscape of cattle breeding. In 2023,…
“How can 2 full siblings have different index figures?”
For the majority of us, we are lucky enough to have brothers and sisters, siblings who we share the same parentage with. Does this mean that we are the exact same as our ‘full brothers’ and ‘full sisters’? (more…)
The Most Used Beef Sires in the Suckler Herd this Spring
Who were the most popular beef sires used in Suckler herds this year? Below is a list of the sires with…
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