From Birth to Breeding: County Clare Suckler Herd Embraces DNA Technology
The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) was introduced in 2023 with the goal of being the first step on the road to…
NGP: Application Deadline Extended to 27th August
Today, Monday the 19th August, the ICBF has announced that the deadline for applications to the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) has…
SCEP herds encouraged to sign up to the National Genotyping Programme
ICBF has reopened applications for the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) for new herds. This will allow an additional one hundred thousand…
Time To Start Weighing for SCEP 2024
Weighing is a core action under the new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP), making up to 20% of the yearly payment.…
Press Release: Minister announces the opening of The National Genotyping Programme for additional applicants on a limited basis
Today, Friday 2nd of August, ICBF is pleased to announce that the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) has…
Weighing your animals for SCEP in 5 simple steps
Over 20,000 farmers have applied for the new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) scheme. We have put together a simple five step guide to make the weighing process as simple as possible. (more…)
Upcoming Sales for SCEP Eligible Females
Details of upcoming sales are as follows: MartSale DateBallyjamesduff14/11/2023Clare16/11/2023Kilkenny16/11/2023Roscrea17/11/2023Tuam20/11/2023Carrigallen20/11/2023Upcoming SCEP Eligibility Sales Herds interested in purchasing eligible SCEP females Entries for…
In case you missed it: Beef Breeding Indexes Webinar
A webinar was held on Thursday 2nd November in conjunction with Teagasc to explain the upcoming improvements that are being made…
ICBF to launch improved genetic evaluations in November
Last week, the board of ICBF approved the implementation of improvements to both the Terminal and Replacement beef indexes following independent…