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…)
Bondi Jacob has a terminal index of €139 @ 60% reliability on his latest genomic proof (December 2017). Genomics increased Jacob’s reliability by 26% when he was initially genotyped in 2016. (more…)
Just under 17,000 HerdPlus Beef Output Reports are arriving on farms this week. The purpose of this report is to allow beef farmers, both suckler and drystock, to assess the output performance of their herds. (more…)
The national Dairy cow population has seen an increase over the past number of years due to the abolition of quotas leading to expansion. (more…)