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Selecting Genomic Bulls or Daughter Proven Bulls

Post published:07/11/2022
Post category:Dairy News Stats Updates

The selection of dairy AI Sires has changed enormously since the implementation of genomic technology in Ireland over 13 years ago. (more…)

Most Used Beef Sires in the Suckler Herd Spring 2022

Post published:12/09/2022
Post category:Beef Industry News Stats Updates

What are the most popular beef sires used in Suckler herds this year? Below is a list of the sires with the most serves recorded during the first 6 months of the year (01/01/2022- 30/06/2022). The results are based on the analysis of insemination data collected from AI technicians linked to the ICBF database, through their AI handheld system. (more…)

The Most Used Sires on Dairy Farms this Spring

Post published:29/08/2022
Post category:Dairy News Stats Updates

What are the most popular dairy and beef sires used in dairy herds this year? Below is a list of the sires with the most serves recorded during the first 6 months of the year (01/01/2022- 30/06/2022). The results are based on the analysis of insemination data collected from AI technicians linked to the ICBF database, through their AI handheld system. (more…)

Table 4 - Calving Interval Trend

Beef Calving Interval sees improvement for 3rd consecutive year!

Post published:16/08/2022
Post category:Beef Industry News Stats Updates

The 2022 HerdPlus Beef Calving reports were released recently. This report is designed to give farmers an in depth insight into the reproductive performance of their herds. (more…)

HerdPlus Dairy Calving Statistics 2022

Post published:11/08/2022
Post category:Dairy Industry News Stats Updates

Following the recent release of the HerdPlus Dairy Calving reports, ICBF can report a steady trend in the fertility performance of the national dairy herd. (more…)