Ben and Elaine Ryall run the Fellfort Irish Angus herd in Fellfort, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork. The herd has been part of the Whole Herd Performance Recording program since July 2017. (more…)
130,000 tissue samples have been returned so far this year by herds participating in the BDGP. In total, just over 300,000 tissue tags have been issued to herds on a phased basis, over the past 6-8 weeks. (more…)
Knockane Dag has a terminal index of €122 @ 79% reliability on his latest genomic proof (December 2017). Genomics increased Dag’s reliability by 29% when he was initially genotyped in 2016. (more…)
Recent analysis of statistics from the ICBF Weaning Performance Report shows that high Replacement Index (5 star) cows are performing best on key output and maintenance traits such as ‘calf 200-day weight’ and ‘cow liveweight’. (more…)
Curaheen Earp has a terminal index of €113 @ 72% reliability on his latest genomic proof (December 2017). Genomics increased Earp’s reliability by 16% when he was initially genotyped in 2016. (more…)
Do you relish a challenge and wish to be part of a top class team? Do you have the drive, innovation and dedication required to help shape the future of the Irish Dairy and Beef Industry? (more…)
George Steacy runs a pedigree Parthenaise herd near Gorey, Co. Wexford and is participating in the Whole Herd Performance Recording program. (more…)
The Irish Grassland Association are holding two National events in May, A Sheep Conference and Farm Walk on the 22nd of May and on May 24th a Beef Conference and Farm Walk. (more…)
We have taken the 2017 beef cow population figures and broken them down county by county so we can see which counties are the most heavily populated. County Galway is leading the way with a total of 103,449 beef cows. (more…)