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Read more about the article Don’t forget to record Pregnancy Diagnosis on ICBF

Don’t forget to record Pregnancy Diagnosis on ICBF

  • Post published:08/08/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/News/Updates

Scanned your cows recently? Don’t forget to record ‘Pregnancy Diagnosis’ on ICBF. The quickest way to record scanning results is via…

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Read more about the article DNA Data Driving Better Breeding Decisions on a Laois Suckler Farm

DNA Data Driving Better Breeding Decisions on a Laois Suckler Farm

  • Post published:05/08/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

Robin Talbot farming in partnership with his wife Anne and mother Pam, runs a large 220-cow, Autumn calving suckler and beef…

Continue ReadingDNA Data Driving Better Breeding Decisions on a Laois Suckler Farm
Read more about the article See you at Tullamore Show!

See you at Tullamore Show!

  • Post published:30/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/SCEP/Updates

We are looking forward to attending Tullamore Show on Sunday 10th of August. You can find us in the Sustainable Livestock…

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Read more about the article Make informed culling decisions with the C.O.W.

Make informed culling decisions with the C.O.W.

  • Post published:30/07/2025
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

Cow’s Own Worth (C.O.W.) is an award-winning culling support tool for Spring calving, and milk recording herds. The C.O.W. combines multiple…

Continue ReadingMake informed culling decisions with the C.O.W.
Read more about the article Time To Start Weighing for SCEP 2025

Time To Start Weighing for SCEP 2025

  • Post published:25/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/SCEP/Updates

Weighing is a core action under the new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP), making up to 20% of the yearly payment.…

Continue ReadingTime To Start Weighing for SCEP 2025
Read more about the article How genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer

How genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer

  • Post published:21/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Industry/News/NGP/SCEP/Updates

Joseph McCrohan, based in Reenard near Caherciveen in Co. Kerry, operates a 20-cow suckler herd made up of Limousin, Saler, and…

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Read more about the article ICBF Confirms September Genetic Evaluation as Improvements Are Rolled Out

ICBF Confirms September Genetic Evaluation as Improvements Are Rolled Out

  • Post published:17/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Industry/News/Press Releases/Updates

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) wishes to inform farmers and industry partners that the next genetic evaluation will be published…

Continue ReadingICBF Confirms September Genetic Evaluation as Improvements Are Rolled Out
Read more about the article Tracking Congenital Defects in Irish Calves: Insights from a Decade of Data

Tracking Congenital Defects in Irish Calves: Insights from a Decade of Data

  • Post published:17/07/2025
  • Post category:Beef/Dairy/Health and disease/Industry/News/NGP/Updates

Congenital abnormalities are those that are present at birth. In cattle, it is estimated that 0.5%–1% of calves are affected by…

Continue ReadingTracking Congenital Defects in Irish Calves: Insights from a Decade of Data
Read more about the article High-EBI Herd in Co. Carlow Reaps Rewards of Genotyping and Data-Driven Decisions

High-EBI Herd in Co. Carlow Reaps Rewards of Genotyping and Data-Driven Decisions

  • Post published:14/07/2025
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/Industry/NGP/Updates

Niall and Catherine Hosey run a high-performing 100-cow Holstein-Friesian dairy herd just outside Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. With a strong focus on…

Continue ReadingHigh-EBI Herd in Co. Carlow Reaps Rewards of Genotyping and Data-Driven Decisions
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