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There are 3 factors that will both contribute to what ‘Docility’ index figure your bull starts out with and also how it changes over time.1.Backpedigree, 2.Genotype, 3. Docility Data (more…)

There are 3 factors that will both contribute to what ‘Calving Difficulty %’ index figure your bull starts out with and also how it changes over time.1.Back Pedigree, 2.Genotype, 3. Calving Data (more…)

The latest HerdPlus Dairy Breeding charts have been generated and are now available online. The HerdPlus team have just started the process of posting breeding charts to customers who have responded with the word CHART to a recent text. (more…)

EBI (Economic Breeding Index) is a measure of the genetic potential of an animal. Research was undertaken by Teagasc to validate whether EBI is delivering at farm level using E-profit monitor data. (more…)

Polledness is a trait of increasing importance to beef producers for a multitude of reasons. While animal welfare issues attached to dehorning are a key driver for some producers involved with horned breeds to select for poll genetics (more…)

So you have signed up to the Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP). So what next? How do you register your weighing scales and how do you record your animals weights? (more…)

ICBF’s ‘Stock Numbers’ contains ‘Stock Report’, ‘Stock Reconciliation Report’, ‘Nitrates Report’ and ‘Teagasc Profit Monitor Report’
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The ICBF Animal Search app allows herd-owners quick access to the ICBF Animal Search through this mobile app.The Animal Search allows ICBF users to search for males and females in HerdPlus/BDGP herds. (more…)