Press Release-Dairy Genomics Update
ICBF continue evolution of EBI in the era of genomics 6th October 2020: ICBF have implemented a change in how genomics…
Breeding for more tender, juicy and flavoursome steaks
Genetic evaluations for tenderness, juiciness and flavour are now available on AI bulls at www.icbf.com based on the world’s largest database…
New Meat Eating Quality Proofs of Beef AI sires
ICBF have just launched new Meat Eating Quality (MEQ) proofs for beef AI sires. The formal launch of these proofs took place today at the Meat Technology Ireland Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin. (more…)
ICBF reaches 2 Million Genotype Milestone
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ICBF reaches 2 Million Genotype Milestone
Increase of 1 million valid genotypes in 3 years
May 21st, 2020: Late last week, ICBF announced the passing of another significant milestone with over 2 million cattle in Ireland having a valid genotype, an increase of 1 million in just 3 years. (more…)
ICBF launches #FutureofFarming campaign in collaboration with Team Hynes
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ICBF launches #FutureofFarming campaign in collaboration with Team Hynes
February 4th, 2020: ICBF in collaboration with the Hynes family in Aherla, Co. Cork, today announced the launch of their #FutureofFarming campaign. (more…)
FBD €uroStar €200 Commercial Herd Winners 2019
Billy & Niall Nicholson have recently been crowned the winner of the 2019 FBD €uroStar €200 Commercial Herds competition. (more…)
ICBF to launch improved genetic evaluations later this month
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ICBF to launch improved genetic evaluations later this month
January 8th, 2020: Earlier this week, the board of ICBF approved the implementation of changes to both the Dairy EBI and the calving difficulty evaluation, with both coming into effect on the next official proof run (21st January). (more…)