Using a bull only for his ‘easy calving’ or ‘short gestation’ attributes can result in lighter carcasses. However, incorporating several traits simultaneously into selection decisions using an overall index (i.e., the Dairy Beef Index; DBI) can produce more balanced cattle with more favourable economic returns. (more…)
ICBF and Sheep Ireland are delighted to announce the winners of the Brian Wickham travel bursary prize to attend the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock (WCGALP). (more…)
Reports containing the latest co-op data are now available online and are being posted to farmers over the coming week. These reports include the most up to date calving information taken from the 2021 Dairy Calving Report.
In 2019, we added a small but useful improvement to the record ‘Heat & AI’ screen which is aimed to make the recording process simpler (more…)
The deadline to apply for the Beef Sector Efficiency Programme is Monday the 25th of April. Applications must be completed online through the Department of Agriculture www.agfood.ie website, applications can be completed by the farmer or their advisor. (more…)
With the 2022 breeding season commencing, we have developed a set of breeding guidelines to improve the sustainability and resource efficiency of your dairy herd in the future which dairy farmers have received in the post recently. (more…)
The following are some FAQ’s associated with Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme Sucklers (BEEP-S) and Dairy Beef Calf Programmme for 2022 (more…)
Web screens are now available for Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme – Sucklers (BEEP–S) and Dairy Beef Calf Programmes 2022. The best way to record weights and scales details for the schemes is through the ICBF website or mobile App. (more…)
New!!’The Bulletin’ is here! ICBF has just produced a new Genetics newsletter where all of the AI Bull lists are presented in the one place making it easy to make your bull selection decisions. (more…)