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Read more about the article Beef Cow Population by County 2017-2021

Beef Cow Population by County 2017-2021

  • Post published:12/11/2021
  • Post category:Beef/Industry/News/Stats/Updates

The national Beef herd stands at 936,773 cows as the population continues to decline. When we look at the last 5…

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Read more about the article Dairy Cow Population by County 2017 – 2021

Dairy Cow Population by County 2017 – 2021

  • Post published:11/11/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/Industry/News/Stats/Updates

The National dairy cow population is continually increasing, despite challenging conditions in recent years. Total dairy cow numbers for 2021 (as…

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Read more about the article Application of Genomics on Dairy Farms

Application of Genomics on Dairy Farms

  • Post published:09/11/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

Genomics has contributed significantly to the increased rate of genetic gain within the Irish dairy cow population and has transformed how the Dairy Gene Ireland breeding programme operates. Genomic selection (GS) is a tool to help more accurately identify genetic elite animals. (more…)

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Read more about the article Culling? – Think C.O.W.

Culling? – Think C.O.W.

  • Post published:05/11/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

People that need to reduce stocking rate have a tendency to look at culling low production cows. However many other traits impact profit as well as low production. (more…)

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Read more about the article New Johne’s Summary Report for programme herds available on ICBF

New Johne’s Summary Report for programme herds available on ICBF

  • Post published:04/11/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/Health and disease/News/Updates

Herdowners who are registered in the Irish Johne’s Control Programme can now get a Summary Report of all current and recent…

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Read more about the article Autumn Beef Gene Ireland Programme 2021

Autumn Beef Gene Ireland Programme 2021

  • Post published:21/10/2021
  • Post category:Beef/News/Updates

ICBF and the program partners, have recently launched the exciting new Gene Ireland panel of high index beef bulls for Autumn 2021. The breeding program is a joint initiative between Pedigree Breeders, Commercial farmers, Breed Societies, AI Companies, DAFM & ICBF. (more…)

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Read more about the article We’re Hiring – Senior Software Engineer

We’re Hiring – Senior Software Engineer

  • Post published:18/10/2021
  • Post category:Information Technology/Jobs/News/Updates

ICBF are currently recruiting for the position of ‘Senior Software Engineer’. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects in an open, supportive, collaborative environment, using a combination of the latest technologies. (more…)

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Read more about the article Autumn Dairy Gene Ireland Programme Launched

Autumn Dairy Gene Ireland Programme Launched

  • Post published:13/10/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

We are delighted to present you with the latest list of dairy bulls which have been selected for the Autumn Dairy Gene Ireland programme. (more…)

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Read more about the article Sustainable Breeding through EBI

Sustainable Breeding through EBI

  • Post published:11/10/2021
  • Post category:Dairy/News/Updates

It is well documented that Irish dairy farmers are among the most environmentally sustainable food producers in the world. However, the very significant targets that the EU have set us makes it necessary for all farmers to achieve GHG reductions.  Agriculture accounts for 33% of Ireland’s GHG emissions. (more…)

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