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Read more about the article Dairy Cow Population by County 2016 to 2019

Dairy Cow Population by County 2016 to 2019

  • Post published:01/11/2019
  • Post category:Dairy/News

The National dairy cow population is continually increasing, despite challenging conditions in recent years, namely the fodder crisis and drought of 2018.

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Read more about the article FAQ: How is a bull’s ‘Gestation Length’ figure calculated?

FAQ: How is a bull’s ‘Gestation Length’ figure calculated?

  • Post published:29/10/2019
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/News

There are 4 factors that will both contribute to what ‘Gestation Length’ index figure your bull starts out with and also how it changes over time.1.Backpedigree, 2.Genotype, 3. Foreign Data, 4.Irish Data (more…)

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Read more about the article Young Stock Bull Management

Young Stock Bull Management

  • Post published:25/10/2019
  • Post category:Beef/News

At the recent farm walk for the winners of the “FBD Eurostar €200 Replacement Index Competition” at Joe and Richard Fortunes, Wexford, Doreen Corridan from Munster Bovine and Aidan Murray from Teagasc spoke about the importance of Stockbull management to have a successful breeding season. (more…)

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Read more about the article Award Winning Service – HerdPlus Dairy Sire Advice

Award Winning Service – HerdPlus Dairy Sire Advice

  • Post published:24/10/2019
  • Post category:Dairy/News

ICBF is delighted to announance that it has been awarded the silver award in the scientific section at this years National Dairy Show Innovation Awards for the new and improved HerdPlus Dairy Sire Advice application.

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Read more about the article FAQ: How is a bull’s ‘Conformation’ figure calculated?

FAQ: How is a bull’s ‘Conformation’ figure calculated?

  • Post published:23/10/2019
  • Post category:Beef/News

There are 4 factors that will both contribute to what ‘Conformation’ index figure your bull starts out with and also how it changes over time.1.Backpedigree, 2.Genotype, 3. Foreign Data, 4.Irish Data (more…)

Continue ReadingFAQ: How is a bull’s ‘Conformation’ figure calculated?
Read more about the article Dairy Gene Ireland Autumn Programme

Dairy Gene Ireland Autumn Programme

  • Post published:11/10/2019
  • Post category:Dairy/News

We are delighted to present you with the latest list of dairy bulls which have been selected for the Dairy Gene Ireland Autumn programme. (more…)

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Read more about the article Rosanna Charolais – “Bulls sold fit and ready to work”

Rosanna Charolais – “Bulls sold fit and ready to work”

  • Post published:09/10/2019
  • Post category:News

Rosanna Charolais cattle first began in the 1960’s when crossbred calves were born. (more…)

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Read more about the article Recording Dry Off Dates is Very Important

Recording Dry Off Dates is Very Important

  • Post published:03/10/2019
  • Post category:News

Pouring Money Down the Drain?
Farmers that don’t record dry offs do not receive an accurate Annual Report for their herd or valid lactations for their animals that have paid for. (more…)

Continue ReadingRecording Dry Off Dates is Very Important
Read more about the article Video – Why Genotype your Dairy Females?

Video – Why Genotype your Dairy Females?

  • Post published:02/10/2019
  • Post category:News

Genotyping females can play a significant role for identifying the most profitable heifers to breed as replacements. Genomics is breeding using DNA to help better predict how well an animal will perform in the future. (more…)

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