Ireland’s National Genotyping Programme Hits One Million Calf Genotypes in 2026
Ireland's National Genotyping Programme has marked another major milestone, processing one million calf genotypes in 2026 alone, a remarkable achievement for…
How the National Genotyping Programme Helps Farmers Avoid HH1 and HH3 Carrier Matings
The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) is widely recognised for accelerating genetic gain and improving breeding decisions. However, one of its lesser-known…
Mike Bermingham: Using Genotyping to Improve Dairy Herd Performance
How the National Genotyping Programme is enhancing data accuracy, parentage verification and breeding decisions on Irish farms. Mike Bermingham, along with…
National Genotyping Programme Hits Record Levels in Spring 2026
Supporting Progress Towards a Fully Genotyped National Herd The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) continues to go from strength to strength, with…
A Practical Approach to Dairy‑Beef Finishing: Delivering Consistent Performance in Co. Tipperary
A disciplined approach to rearing, winter management and finishing is supporting carcass performance within this dairy‑beef enterprise. Left to right :…
NGP Weekly Update 28.04.26
Last week’s figures 34,150 calf samples were received in the lab. 33,538 calf samples were processed in the lab. The average…
NGP Weekly Update 21.04.26
Last week’s figures 44,896 calf samples were received in the lab. 49,314 calf samples were processed in the lab. The average…
From Grass to Cheese: A Tipperary Farm Focused on Genetics and Milk Quality
Dairy Farmer, Brendan Phelan outlines his breeding strategy for producing high‑quality milk using high‑EBI cows and the Sire Advice tool. Brendan…
NGP Weekly Update 14.04.26
Last week’s figures 33,519 calf samples were received in the lab. 36,885 calf samples were processed in the lab. The average…
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