Precision Breeding Powers Exceptional Beef Performance on the Kavanagh Family’s Herd
Selective breeding, tight management, and disciplined weighing put the Kavanaghs at the forefront of top‑quality beef production. (L-R) Rebecca Kehoe, FBD,…
Mart Boards to Display CBV for All Genotyped and Sire Verified Animals
Today, March 6th, ICBF has announced taking an important step to improve the visibility of genetic information on mart boards. From today, the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) will be shown for…
Genetics, Management and Market Fit: CBV in Action on the Walsh Farm
Balanced EBI (€122, top‑40%), targeted sexed semen and disciplined feeding align calf output with finishing efficiency on a family‑run, multi‑enterprise system…
See How Your Herd Is Evolving: The New Dairy Trend Report Is Now Live
The latest Dairy Trend Report is now online for all Dairy HerdPlus members. This report gives farmers a clear view of…
Combining Calving Ease, Cow Functionality and Genetic Insight to Drive Consistent Suckler‑to‑Beef Performance
A seasoned suckler finisher whose focus on easy‑calving genetics, strong maternal cow lines and performance‑focused breeding is helping deliver reliable grading,…
Gene Ireland Suckler Beef Panel Spring 2026: Driving Genetic Gain for the Suckler Herd
ICBF launches a new lineup of elite high‑index AI bulls to accelerate progress in Irish suckler breeding programmes. The Suckler Beef…
SCEP Genotyping Self Selections
Herds in SCEP and not NGP can now log in to their ICBF account to select the animals they wish to…
Tracking Congenital Defects in Calves this Spring
The ICBF congenital defect survey continues to collect valuable data on the incidence of birth abnormalities in calves. Over the past…
(L-R) Rebecca Kehoe, FBD, Mark Waters, ICBF, Brendan Stack, Moyvane, Co. Kerry, Sarah Murphy with Baby Emily, Moyvane, Co. Kerry & Aideen Bates, ABP.
From Calf Quality to Carcass Results: Brendan Stack’s CBV‑Focused Finishing System
A progressive beef enterprise built on high‑CBV dairy‑beef calves, disciplined nutrition and trust in proven genetics. (L-R) Rebecca Kehoe, FBD, Mark…