EBI (Economic Breeding Index) is a measure of the genetic potential of an animal. Research was undertaken by Teagasc to validate whether EBI is delivering at farm level using E-profit monitor data. (more…)
ICBF and the programme partners are now offering for sale 4 high index Gene Ireland AI bulls that have met their target semen requirement. These bulls have been primarily selected based on their Replacement Index. (more…)
ICBF are currently signing up herds to the 2019 Gene Ireland Dairy Beef Programme.
ICBF and Teagasc expects that beef AI usage in the dairy herd will grow significantly over the next number of years (more…)
Polledness is a trait of increasing importance to beef producers for a multitude of reasons. While animal welfare issues attached to dehorning are a key driver for some producers involved with horned breeds to select for poll genetics (more…)
Joe Deverell runs a herd of pedigree Herefords and Simmentals in Geashill, Co. Offaly. The herd consists of around 90 pedigree Hereford cows and 5 Simmental cows, not including replacements. (more…)
So you have signed up to the Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP). So what next? How do you register your weighing scales and how do you record your animals weights? (more…)
Gene Ireland is the name given to the national dairy breeding programme and is a key component of the Irish Dairy Industry. The aim of Gene Ireland is to provide dairy farmers with new genetics through a coordinated progeny test programme. (more…)
The ‘Stockbull Finder’ is the ICBF’s online Bull Sales section on the ICBF website. Only bulls from WHPR herds that have been weighed and scored will be included.So for a beef pedigree breeder – your young bulls will be constantly advertised for sale, while they are in your herd. (more…)
There are over 400 herds signed-up to the Dairy Gene Ireland Programme to date. Postal and telephone sign-ups are ongoing. (more…)