The Most Used Beef Sires in the Suckler Herd this Spring
What are the most popular beef sires used in Suckler herds this year? Below is a list of the sires with…
Beef genomic evaluations now available weekly
Since Friday 16th June, ICBF has commenced running weekly beef genomic evaluations. This will see genomic evaluations published for beef animals…
ICBF Launches the National Genotyping Programme – A world first!
The Irish Agricultural industry coming together to ensure the sustainability of the national herd 21/06/2023: Today ICBF officially opened the National…
Over 20,500 herds signed up for SCEP!
The Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme in Numbers Since the official closing date on 22nd May, the number of herds that have…
Why are stars on my animals moving and could they move again?
This is probably one of the most common questions about the Euro-Star system. ICBF has a large database which receives information…
Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme Targets
SCEP Targets - How hard will it be? The main actions associated with the new SCEP scheme will be familiar to…
Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) Frequently Asked Questions
ICBF in collaboration with DAFM and Bord Bia have conducted a number of information sessions around the country to present and…