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Read more about the article Record Missing Sires Using the ICBF Website and App

Record Missing Sires Using the ICBF Website and App

  • Post published:20/07/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Information Technology/News/Updates

Easily update missing sire information for current and historical animals using the ICBF website or HerdPlus App. Accurate sire information is…

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Read more about the article New Updates Now Live on the ICBF HerdPlus App

New Updates Now Live on the ICBF HerdPlus App

  • Post published:17/07/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/Information Technology/News/Updates

ICBF is delighted to announce the latest update to the HerdPlus App, bringing farmers new tools and enhanced functionality to support…

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Read more about the article Beef Gene Ireland: Genetics That Work for Irish Farmers

Beef Gene Ireland: Genetics That Work for Irish Farmers

  • Post published:17/07/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/Updates

Since 2007, Beef Gene Ireland has helped identify and prove some of the best beef genetics available to Irish farmers. Its…

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Read more about the article How the National Genotyping Programme Helps Farmers Avoid HH1 and HH3 Carrier Matings

How the National Genotyping Programme Helps Farmers Avoid HH1 and HH3 Carrier Matings

  • Post published:14/07/2026
  • Post category:Industry/News/NGP/Updates

The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) is widely recognised for accelerating genetic gain and improving breeding decisions. However, one of its lesser-known…

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Read more about the article Upcoming Changes to the Beef EuroStar Indexes (July 2026 publication)

Upcoming Changes to the Beef EuroStar Indexes (July 2026 publication)

  • Post published:07/07/2026
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Following on from the beef index updates introduced in 2025, a commitment was made to review the economic values again once…

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Read more about the article End of Season Fertility Report: Review Your Herd’s Breeding Performance

End of Season Fertility Report: Review Your Herd’s Breeding Performance

  • Post published:06/07/2026
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

As the breeding season comes to a close for spring-calving herds across the country, now is the ideal time to review…

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Read more about the article Mike Bermingham: Using Genotyping to Improve Dairy Herd Performance

Mike Bermingham: Using Genotyping to Improve Dairy Herd Performance

  • Post published:01/07/2026
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/News/NGP/Updates

How the National Genotyping Programme is enhancing data accuracy, parentage verification and breeding decisions on Irish farms. Mike Bermingham, along with…

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Read more about the article AgNav Wins National Better Public Service Award for Strategic Use of Data

AgNav Wins National Better Public Service Award for Strategic Use of Data

  • Post published:30/06/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

AgNav, Ireland’s leading digital sustainability platform for farmers, has been recognised at the Better Public Service Awards, winning the category for‘Strategic…

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Read more about the article Building a Top-Performing Herd: How New Entrant Ryan McElhinney Is Making a Big Impact

Building a Top-Performing Herd: How New Entrant Ryan McElhinney Is Making a Big Impact

  • Post published:26/06/2026
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

More than 70 farmers attended a farm walk in Co. Donegal to see how Ryan McElhinney is using breeding, genetics and…

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