Top 2,000 Cow Listing
Springhaven Biddy 162 EX90 (pictured), owned by Robert Troy Jnr. from Newtownshandrum, Co. Cork, is the top EBI cow in the country with an EBI of €382.40. (more…)
Gene Ireland Parthenaise Calves
Photographed above is a Parthenaise heifer calf sired by Gene Ireland bull ‘ZYH’ Alamira Harry (bred by Liam Fitzgerald, Mallow, Co.Cork) that was recently born in the herd of Niall O’Donnell, Ballinlyna Lower, Kilmallock, Co.Limerick.
Beef Euro-Stars Working a Treat for Co. Longford Suckler Farmer
Teagasc Beef Specialist James Keane profiles Longford suckler farmer John Kelly and how he used the Euro-Star indexes to improve his herd’s breeding performance.
I'm missing what?!?! Arn't all cows born as special as I am?
Tailless calves?
Gene Ireland Beef
Want to know more about the Gene Ireland Beef Programme? Here is a helpful article explaining the purpose of the programme and its relevance to both pedigree and commercial farmers. (more…)
Euro-Stars in action – Finishers
Following is an article showing the differences that have been found both on farm and in Tully between the progeny of 5 Star & 1 Star beef sires during their finishing periods.
Suckler Cow Competition Results
A big thanks to everyone who entered a cow into our Suckler Cow competition. The results are now available! (more…)
HerdPlus Beef Calving Reports
The 2014 HerdPlus Beef Calving Reports have now been posted to 9,500 Beef HerdPlus customers (more…)
On-Farm Data Recording: A Farmer’s Guide
On-farm recorded data is a vital element of the Irish genetic evaluation process and the creation of the Euro-Star and EBI indexes. (more…)