Video – Tomschoice Iceberg (ZXT) Progeny
Check out this Video of progeny from ZXT at ICBF’s Tully Test Centre. This animal is videoed here at 16 months of age. (more…)
Why using AI in a pedigree herd is a smart move
In order to improve the ‘Euro-Star’ and ‘EBI’ figures of your pedigree animals and in particular your Stockbull, you will make more progress with your figures if you use some ‘AI’ across your herd. (more…)
FAQ: How is a bull’s ‘Docility’ figure calculated?
There are 3 factors that will both contribute to what ‘Docility’ index figure your bull starts out with and also how it changes over time.1.Backpedigree, 2.Genotype, 3. Docility Data (more…)
Latest EBI Reports Now Online
The latest HerdPlus EBI reports have been generated and are now available online. They will be dispatched by post to postal customers within the coming week. (more…)
Only 1 month Remaining to meet the BDGP Stockbull Requirement
June 30th is fast approaching. This date marks the deadline for BDGP participants who use a Stockbull to have a 4 or 5 star bull with a full genomic proof in their herd. (more…)
Bull Nostalgia – Barracks Dukakis
Baracks Dukakis (BSK) was a Charolais Bull that stood in the Progressive Genetics AI Centre in Kilcorney, Enfield, Co.Meath (more…)
WHPR Breeder Profile – Easy calving, short gestation Bulls top priority for Co. Cork Limousin herd
We continue our series of Whole Herd Performance Recording Profiles with the Southern Limousins herd established thirty years ago by Tony and Joan Walsh in Leap near Skibbereen, Co. Cork. (more…)
Richard Geary Seamount, Currabinny, Carrigaline, Co. Cork, shares a joke with Munster Cattle Breeding Group AI technician Tom Tobin while he inseminates one of Richard’s cows with sexed semen project semen. Picture by Donal O’ Leary IFJ.
Large Increase in Beef AI Usage in the Dairy Herd
There has been a large increase in beef AI usage in the national dairy herd, with the number of beef inseminations for the year to date, up 25% compared with the same period last year. (more…)
What are the Key principles of dairy breeding?
Breeding contributes half the performance gains in dairy herds. Genetic gain from good breeding decisions is cumulative and permanent. The Economic breeding Index (EBI) must increase year-on-year. This is recognisable in the younger animals in your herd as they will have higher EBI figures. (more…)
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