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Read more about the article EuroStars in action – Finishers

EuroStars in action – Finishers

  • Post published:06/10/2014
  • Post category:Case Studies/News

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.

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Read more about the article Suckler Cow Competition Results

Suckler Cow Competition Results

  • Post published:06/10/2014
  • Post category:Case Studies/News

A big thanks to everyone who entered a cow into our Suckler Cow competition. The results are now available! (more…)

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Read more about the article HerdPlus Beef Calving Reports

HerdPlus Beef Calving Reports

  • Post published:06/10/2014
  • Post category:News

The 2014 HerdPlus Beef Calving Reports have now been posted to 9,500 Beef HerdPlus customers (more…)

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Read more about the article On-Farm Data Recording: A Farmer’s Guide

On-Farm Data Recording: A Farmer’s Guide

  • Post published:30/05/2014
  • Post category:News

PrintOn-farm recorded data is a vital element of the Irish genetic evaluation process and the creation of the EuroStar and EBI indexes. (more…)

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Read more about the article Gene Ireland Bull Breeder feature – James Wycherley, Barryroe, Co.Cork

Gene Ireland Bull Breeder feature – James Wycherley, Barryroe, Co.Cork

  • Post published:13/03/2014
  • Post category:Case Studies/News

Gene Ireland Maternal Bull Breeder Participant James Wycherley with one of his Festin (FTN) cows and her Fieldson Alfy (S511) calf. (more…)

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Read more about the article Top 10 AI Sires – 2013

Top 10 AI Sires – 2013

  • Post published:03/12/2013
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Following is a list of the 10 most popular Dairy and Beef AI Sires of calves born so far in 2013 with a link to their genetic evaluations and some photos also included. (more…)

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Read more about the article Beef EuroStar Frequently Asked Questions

Beef EuroStar Frequently Asked Questions

  • Post published:20/11/2013
  • Post category:HerdPlus Help/News

This page has been put together in a question and answer format to help suckler farmers, breeders and agri-advisors better understand the beef EuroStar Index. The questions have been generated based on feedback from discussion groups and agri-advisors. (more…)

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Read more about the article Further fertility improvements in the National Dairy Herd
Dairy Calving Report Calving Interval

Further fertility improvements in the National Dairy Herd

  • Post published:10/09/2013
  • Post category:News

Following last week’s release of the HerdPlus® Dairy Calving reports, ICBF can report further improvement has taken place in the fertility performance of the national dairy herd,with the average calving interval having improved by 3 days (more…)

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