Harnessing the Power of Genetics: Padraig O’Connell’s Experience with the National Genotyping Programme
Padraig O'Connell runs a grass-based, spring-calving dairy herd in North Kerry. Since joining the DNA calf registration pilot programme in 2021,…
Press Release: Don’t Miss Out – Phase 3 of National Genotyping Programme Opening For New Applicants
Today, Tuesday, 10th of June 2025 – The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, T.D., announced the re-opening…
Farmers urged to use teams of AI bulls to avoid fluctuations in proofs
Tankardsrock Teak (FR7929) previously held the top position on the ICBF Active Bull List prior to the most recent genetic evaluation.…
Reminder – Don’t forget to Run Weekly Fertility Report
With Breeding season well under way, now would be the ideal time to be running your weekly fertility reports. The Weekly Fertility report is now available to run and view online under the reports section. (more…)
May Evaluation Now Live!
The May 2025 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. The ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists…
National Genotyping Programme Q&A – “We feel we can offer full traceability from conception to fork.”
National Genotyping Programme (NGP) participants, Noel & John Smyth farm on the Cavan/Meath border beside the village of Mountnugent. The farm…
Why Dairy Farmers Should Consider Increasing their use of Dairy AI
There’s a compelling case for dairy farmers to increase the use of dairy semen in their herds, especially in light of…
Stockbull Finder – Buyer – Caroline & Charles Colthurst
Blarney Castle Estate is home to 160 Limousin, Limousin cross and Simmental cross suckler cows. The herd is owned by Charles…
Beef AI Statistics: The class of Autumn 2024, who sired them?
The second half of 2024 saw 151,748 suckler beef calves (beef sire x beef dam) born on Irish farms, of which…