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Read more about the article What Are the Latest Dairy Calving Trends for 2026?

What Are the Latest Dairy Calving Trends for 2026?

  • Post published:18/08/2026
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

The 2026 dairy calving statistics are now available through the latest Dairy HerdPlus Calving Reports, giving dairy farmers valuable insights into…

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Read more about the article SCEP Genotyping Requirements 2026: Check Your Progress Before the 30 November Deadline

SCEP Genotyping Requirements 2026: Check Your Progress Before the 30 November Deadline

  • Post published:17/08/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/Updates

Farmers participating in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) must ensure they meet their SCEP genotyping requirements for 2026 before the…

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Read more about the article Ireland’s National Genotyping Programme Hits One Million Calf Genotypes in 2026

Ireland’s National Genotyping Programme Hits One Million Calf Genotypes in 2026

  • Post published:15/08/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/News/NGP/Updates

Ireland's National Genotyping Programme has marked another major milestone, processing one million calf genotypes in 2026 alone, a remarkable achievement for…

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Read more about the article Dairy Genomic Results Profile: A Breakdown

Dairy Genomic Results Profile: A Breakdown

  • Post published:12/08/2026
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

The HerdPlus Service has introduced a new summary section within the Dairy Genomic Results Profile. This Dairy Genomic Results Profile is…

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Read more about the article Denis O’Donovan: Using HerdPlus and Genotyping to Improve Dairy Farm Performance

Denis O’Donovan: Using HerdPlus and Genotyping to Improve Dairy Farm Performance

  • Post published:08/08/2026
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/News/Updates

Introduction Denis O'Donovan is a dairy farmer from West Cork who is constantly looking for new ways to improve his farm.…

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Read more about the article See you at Tullamore Show!

See you at Tullamore Show!

  • Post published:07/08/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/SCEP/Updates

We are looking forward to attending Tullamore Show on Sunday 9th of August 2026. You can find us in the Sustainable…

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Read more about the article How HerdPlus, Genotyping and Breeding Data Support Paul Flaherty’s Dairy Farm in Clonmel

How HerdPlus, Genotyping and Breeding Data Support Paul Flaherty’s Dairy Farm in Clonmel

  • Post published:05/08/2026
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/News/Updates

Paul Flaherty is a dairy farmer from Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, milking a herd of 85 Holstein Friesian cows in a unique…

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Read more about the article Record Heat & AI / Serve Events with HerdPlus

Record Heat & AI / Serve Events with HerdPlus

  • Post published:04/08/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/News/Updates

Keeping your heat and serve records up to date is essential for managing fertility performance and maintaining accurate breeding records. With…

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Read more about the article Genomics in Cattle Breeding: Benefits of Genotyping Your Herd

Genomics in Cattle Breeding: Benefits of Genotyping Your Herd

  • Post published:29/07/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

Learn how genomic testing improves breeding accuracy, verifies parentage, increases confidence in EBI and CBV evaluations, and helps farmers make better…

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