Gene Ireland Focus – SI8520 Portroyal Mr Bull PP
Introducing the second highest replacement index bull on the Autumn Beef Gene Ireland list – Portroyal Mr Bull (SI8520). (more…)
Selecting Genomic Bulls or Daughter Proven Bulls
The selection of dairy AI Sires has changed enormously since the implementation of genomic technology in Ireland over 13 years ago. (more…)
New Dairy Heifer Weight Profile Launched
ICBF HerdPlus has added a new profile screen to view recorded liveweights on dairy heifers quickly and easily.
The profile allows dairy farmers to benchmark heifer liveweights against industry target weights for replacement dairy heifers based on age. (more…)
HerdPlus Dairy Calving Statistics 2022
Following the recent release of the HerdPlus Dairy Calving reports, ICBF can report a steady trend in the fertility performance of the national dairy herd. (more…)
BDGP Mart Tracker Now Live
Looking for BDGP eligible heifers at local mart sales? ICBF has just put the ‘Mart Tracker’ live which allows you to see what BDGP eligible heifers are being traded in marts throughout the country on the same day. (more…)
Have you received a text message about a sire error in your herd?
First of all, don’t panic, the issues that these text messages relate to are minor and very simple to rectify. There are many reasons why you may have a received a text from us (outlined below).
Making Use of the ICBF Inbreeding Checker
The Inbreeding Checker is breeding application, that can be found under ‘Applications’ in the HerdPlus menu. As the name suggests, the Inbreeding checker allows herd owners to check up to 10 bulls at a time with their cows and heifers. (more…)
New Commercial Beef Value (CBV)
At last week’s Teagasc Virtual Beef Conference, the new Commercial Beef Value was launched. This new selection tool for farmers with non breeding herds will have particular relevance to herds that are purchasing animals to bring to finish. (more…)
7 Simple steps to make Selective Dry Cow Therapy common practice for your herd.
From 28th of January 2022 blanket use of antibiotic dry cow tubes will be prohibited. This regulatory change means that veterinary proof will be required when administering antibiotic treatment.
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