One of the most common misunderstandings is why females are 4/5 Eurostar on the Replacement index on “BDGP Eurostar report” or on the ICBF Animal Search but are not listed as eligible on the “BDGP eligibility report”. (more…)
After two weeks of glorious sunshine the drop of rain is welcome today. We have 3 rounds of fertiliser spread on the grazing platform and all silage ground has received 3000 gallons of slurry in the pass using low emission spreading. (more…)
ICBF are delighted to unveil the latest panel of Gene Ireland Graduate Bulls. These 26 bulls have undergone a progeny test programme over the last number of years and now meet the criteria below to be considered a ‘Graduate Bull’. (more…)
Pat Donnellan, ICBF talks through the ICBF Dairy Active Bull List for Spring 2020. (more…)
What is the rate of gain in EBI? How does this differ for different categories of animals? Dr. Andrew Cromie, ICBF takes a look at the latest genetic trends in EBI. (more…)
While the country, along with the rest of the world, battles Coronavirus farm life continues as it does through every crisis. Protocols have changed on the farm to ensure we protect ourselves but also the health of those directly involved in ensuring the farm continues to operate. (more…)
The ICBF Stockbull Finder has recorded huge usage in the past week as farmers look for a new Stockbull online. Over 2,800 unique users clicked onto the ICBF Bull Finder application (21st – 26th) March. (more…)
With the 2020 breeding season on the horizon, ICBF has just written to some 15k dairy farmers.
The breeding update highlights how important it is to utilise all the best possible breeding tools for decisions for your herd. (more…)
