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Read more about the article FAQ: How is my bull’s ‘Calving Difficulty %’ calculated?

FAQ: How is my bull’s ‘Calving Difficulty %’ calculated?

  • Post published:17/05/2019
  • Post category:News

There are 3 factors that will both contribute to what ‘Calving Difficulty %’ index figure your bull starts out with and also how it changes over time.1.Back Pedigree, 2.Genotype, 3. Calving Data (more…)

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Read more about the article Significant progress made by BDGP herds

Significant progress made by BDGP herds

  • Post published:16/05/2019
  • Post category:Beef Data & Genomics Programme/News

This is the clear trend from analysis of the ICBF ‘5 Year Trend’ reports which were sent to 24,500 herds participating in BDGP earlier this spring. The report focuses on 6 key performance indicators (KPI’s) for a suckler herd’s genetic and reproductive performance. (more…)

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Read more about the article Brendan Hinchion – History, Farming System, Breeding & Genomics

Brendan Hinchion – History, Farming System, Breeding & Genomics

  • Post published:15/05/2019
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/News

Brendan Hinchion spoke to ICBF recently about his farm history, the system, his breeding policy and his use of dairy genomics. Brendan started farming when he was 18, developed the farm by putting in roadways, paddocks, a water system & cubicles. (more…)

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Read more about the article The Irish Suckler Cow in 2030, what will she look like?

The Irish Suckler Cow in 2030, what will she look like?

  • Post published:10/05/2019
  • Post category:Beef/News

The latest addition to the ICBF presentations page is a presentation entitled ‘The Irish Suckler Cow in 2030’ It was presented by Dr. Andrew Cromie at the Irish Farmer’s Journal Beef Summit which took place this week at the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe, Co Galway. (more…)

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Read more about the article 5 Days to Genomic Sample Deadline for Stock Bulls

5 Days to Genomic Sample Deadline for Stock Bulls

  • Post published:10/05/2019
  • Post category:Beef Data & Genomics Programme/News

Wed 15th May is the deadline to return DNA samples (tissue/hair) to the lab in order to make the 22nd July evaluation. This evaluation is of particular importance to farmers participating in the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP). (more…)

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Read more about the article Bull Nostalgia – Elwin

Bull Nostalgia – Elwin

  • Post published:09/05/2019
  • Post category:News

Elwin (EWN) was a Belgian Blue Bull that stood in the Progressive Genetics AI Centre in Kilcorney, Enfield, Co.Meath (more…)

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Read more about the article Why do €uro-Stars change at all?

Why do €uro-Stars change at all?

  • Post published:07/05/2019
  • Post category:News

“Why can’t ICBF just leave the stars alone? If he’s 5 a star bull – just leave him that way”. Of course, it is frustrating when a bull’s figures drop and especially if you are a pedigree breeder (more…)

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Read more about the article FAQ:Will following the stars tighten a breed’s Gene Pool?

FAQ:Will following the stars tighten a breed’s Gene Pool?

  • Post published:29/04/2019
  • Post category:News

Ans: The Gene Pool is only reduced if the 5 Star bulls are all inter-related.

Two tools that a breed could exploit more to prevent the gene pool getting tight are ‘Gene Ireland’ and ‘Genomics’. (more…)

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Read more about the article Beef Gene Ireland Spring 2019 – Over 3,000 doses distributed

Beef Gene Ireland Spring 2019 – Over 3,000 doses distributed

  • Post published:26/04/2019
  • Post category:News

Orders are continuing for the Gene Ireland Beef Spring 2019 bulls. 230 herds have now signed up taking a total of 3,050 straws so far. (more…)

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