Breeding for TB Resistance
Have you ever wondered why only a handful of your cows became TB reactors during a herd breakdown when all cows…
Have you ever wondered why only a handful of your cows became TB reactors during a herd breakdown when all cows…
With the upcoming breeding season almost upon us, it is time to start thinking about your 2024 bull selection. In 2023,…
What is the CBV? The CBV is a tool that gives farmers an insight into the genetic value of animals destined…
The Economic breeding Index (EBI) is a tool used to assess the genetic merit of animals and to identify the most…
Herds participating in SCEP can use the SCEP eligibility screen to check their current status as regards their 4/5 star female…
Over the past 10 years, dairy cow numbers have increasing significantly. They have increased from 1 million in 2010 to 1.6…
The new Dairy Herd KPI Dashboard has gone live for all dairy and dual HerdPlus subscribers. The new dashboard displays the…
ICBF are deeply saddened by the passing of our former Chief Executive, colleague and friend, Brian Wickham. Brian passed away on…
ICBF has recently launched the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) for beef and dairy herds. This programme is the first step in…