Dairy Gene Ireland Update-17,470 straws sold
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…)
Weaning Performance Reports issued to BEEP herds
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…)
May Evaluation Deadline- Deadline for all genotypes samples is 11th March.
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…)
Improvements to Genomic Evaluations
“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…)
Beef Gene Ireland bulls – Spring 2020
ICBF and the programme partners, have recently launched the exciting new Gene Ireland panel of high replacement index beef bulls for Spring 2020. (more…)
Dairy Gene Ireland Programme 2020
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…)
March Evaluation Deadline- Deadline for all genotypes samples is 8th January.
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…)
2019 Black Friday Offer
Sign up by Direct Debit or switch your payment method from credit card/cheque to Direct Debit and get an additional 3 months (25%) onto your current membership term for FREE! (more…)
Join ICBF at IFJ Dairy Day next Tuesday
ICBF will be present at the Irish Farmer’s Journal Dairy Day next Tuesday 19th November (Stand D16) where we will be taking general queries and discussing our full suite of services with a key focus on selective dry cow therapy, recording dry off dates & the benefits of dairy genomics. (more…)