NGP Weekly Update 03.03.26
To date in 2026, 426,950 calf samples have been received into the Genotyping Lab - an increase of 20% on this…
NGP Weekly Update: 24.02.26
We had another record-breaking week in the Genotyping Lab last week! Between Monday and Friday, an incredible 118,030 calf DNA samples were…
NGP Weekly Update 17.02.26
We had a record-breaking week in the Genotyping Lab last week! Between Monday and Friday, an incredible 116,662 calf DNA samples…
NGP Weekly Update 10.02.26
Calving 2026 continues to ramp up this week with a big increase in samples received in the lab. Over 20k in…
NGP Weekly Update 20.01.26
Week 3 of 2026 saw the start of the calving season. Last week’s figures 9,585 calf samples were received into the…
NGP: All You Need To Know Ahead of Calving 2026
We have prepared a comprehensive information booklet outlining everything farmers need to know about the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) and registering…
2025: A Record-Setting Year for Genotyping in Ireland
2025 saw another significant milestone reached in Ireland’s national cattle breeding programme. During the year, 1,249,688 animals were genotyped, making 2025…
Are you in NGP? Here are some things to consider in advance of the 2026 Calving Season
With the 2026 calving season just around the corner, we are advising all dairy and beef herds who are participating in…
Data, Discipline and CBV Underpinning Performance on the Finnerty Farm
Roscommon finisher PJ Finnerty shows how consistent management, performance recording and the Commercial Beef Value are delivering heavier carcasses, earlier finishing…