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Read more about the article 79 Marts displaying Euro-Star and EBI figures on their boards

79 Marts displaying Euro-Star and EBI figures on their boards

  • Post published:05/07/2023
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/News/Updates

There are currently over 79 marts throughout the country that are displaying Euro-Star and EBI figures on their mart boards. (more…)

Continue Reading79 Marts displaying Euro-Star and EBI figures on their boards
Read more about the article Press Release: National Genotyping Programme.
ICBF Chairman Michael Doran with Minister Charlie McConalogue T.D, Minister of State Martin Heydon T.D at the announcement of the funding for the national genotyping programme

Press Release: National Genotyping Programme.

  • Post published:31/05/2023
  • Post category:Industry/News/Updates

ICBF are pleased to announce that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have agreed the funding for the National…

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Read more about the article Pregnancy rates for sexed semen continue to improve.

Pregnancy rates for sexed semen continue to improve.

  • Post published:03/05/2023
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

The latest analysis undertaken by ICBF, Teagasc and the partner AI companies (i.e., Dovea Genetics, Eurogene/AI Services, Munster Bovine and Progressive…

Continue ReadingPregnancy rates for sexed semen continue to improve.
Read more about the article Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) Frequently Asked Questions

Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) Frequently Asked Questions

  • Post published:27/04/2023
  • Post category:Beef/News/SCEP/Updates

ICBF in collaboration with DAFM and Bord Bia have conducted a number of information sessions around the country to present and…

Continue ReadingSuckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) Frequently Asked Questions
Read more about the article Methane Evaluations now available on AI sires-A world first!

Methane Evaluations now available on AI sires-A world first!

  • Post published:21/04/2023
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

Methane Evaluations now live! Once again, the Irish agricultural industry is leading the way by publishing the first enteric methane across…

Continue ReadingMethane Evaluations now available on AI sires-A world first!
Read more about the article AA8640 – RAWBURN PONCHO X478 added to 2023 Beef Gene Ireland Panel
Photo above is of the sire of AA8640 RAWBURN PONCHO X478.

AA8640 – RAWBURN PONCHO X478 added to 2023 Beef Gene Ireland Panel

  • Post published:10/03/2023
  • Post category:Beef/News/Updates

Dovea bull, AA8640 RAWBURN PONCHO X478 is the latest addition to the 2023 Beef Gene Ireland Replacement panel. This young bull…

Continue ReadingAA8640 – RAWBURN PONCHO X478 added to 2023 Beef Gene Ireland Panel
Read more about the article Nitrates Band Screen – What you need to know?

Nitrates Band Screen – What you need to know?

  • Post published:08/03/2023
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

The new nitrates band screen is now available to ALL dairy farmers on ICBF. Please note: For optimum visibility/functionality, the Nitrates…

Continue ReadingNitrates Band Screen – What you need to know?
Read more about the article Updates to the Dairy Beef Index (DBI)

Updates to the Dairy Beef Index (DBI)

  • Post published:27/01/2023
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/News/Updates

The most recent evaluation published by ICBF on 24th January 2023 saw a suite of updates incorporated into the Dairy Beef…

Continue ReadingUpdates to the Dairy Beef Index (DBI)
Read more about the article How to take a hair Sample Correctly for Genotyping?

How to take a hair Sample Correctly for Genotyping?

  • Post published:14/12/2022
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

Hair Samples should be pulled from the end of the tail. The hair must be clean and dry with the roots…

Continue ReadingHow to take a hair Sample Correctly for Genotyping?
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