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The 2020 Genetic Evaluations seen a lot of change for farmers. One such change was to the calving evaluations. (more…)
The 2020 Genetic Evaluations seen a lot of change for farmers. One such change was to the calving evaluations. (more…)
In light of these unprecedented times, we want to take this opportunity to first and foremost wish good health for you, your families, and your communities.
ICBF has worked proactively to mitigate risk and ensure business continuity, with top priorities given to the well-being of our colleagues, public health and seamless continuation of services. (more…)
There are now over 485 herds signed-up to the Dairy Gene Ireland Programme taking a total of 17,470 straws to date. There are still Dairy Gene Ireland straws available to order. (more…)
ICBF has recently issued ‘Weaning Performance Reports’ to all herds that participated in the Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP) in 2019. Farmers weighed suckler calves and their dams and submitted the data to ICBF as part of the pilot. These reports have been generated on the back of this weight data. (more…)
The May Evaluation will be published on 26th May. The final date to have any DNA samples (hair/tissue/AI straws returned to ICBF in order to have genomic evaluation published in May, is 11th March. (more…)
“Bryan Kingston (ICBF) discusses the improvements to dairy genomic evaluations this Spring”
Genomic selection has contributed significantly to the increased rate of genetic gain in EBI, through the more accurate identification of genetically elite males and females. The current rate of genetic gain in EBI is €10/year. (more…)
ICBF and the programme partners, have recently launched the exciting new Gene Ireland panel of high replacement index beef bulls for Spring 2020. (more…)
We are delighted to present you with the breed packs for this year’s Spring Dairy Gene Ireland programme. Now in its 16th year, the program has delivered over €200 million to Irish dairy farmers through increased genetic gain. (more…)
The March Evaluation will be published on 24th March. The final date to have any DNA samples (hair/tissue/AI straws returned to ICBF in order to have genomic evaluation published in March, is 8th January. (more…)