September Evaluation – Deadline for all genotype samples is 8th July
This date should be of particular importance to BDGP participants with ungenotyped females with the October 31st replacement females requirement in mind. (more…)
This date should be of particular importance to BDGP participants with ungenotyped females with the October 31st replacement females requirement in mind. (more…)
It can take anywhere from 10-18 weeks for a bull to receive a genomic evaluation from the time of ordering a sample kit. If you have a pedigree bull aimed at the autumn sales, it is likely that you will be required to get him genotyped. (more…)
There are 4 factors that will both contribute to what ‘Milk’ index figure your bull starts out with and how it changes over time. 1. Back pedigree, 2. Genotype, 3. Foreign Data 4. Irish Data. (more…)
The report combines milk supply data from the various Co-ops with the herd data from the ICBF data-base including information such as cow numbers, calving dates and EBI information. (more…)
Herd-owners can order DNA kits through our self-selection screen by logging into your ICBF Account and selecting ‘Services’ – ‘Genomic Services’ – ‘Place Order’– ‘Genotype Groups’. (more…)
In the BDGP? The BDGP eligibility screen will tell you the eligibility status of your bulls and heifers. (more…)
ICBF recently passed an important milestone with over 2 million cattle having a valid genotype. It only seems like yesterday that we were reporting on passing the 1 million genotype milestone in 2017. This represents an increase of 1 million valid genotypes in less than 3 years. (more…)
ICBF and the programme partners, have recently launched the exciting new Gene Ireland panel of high Replacement Index beef bulls for Spring 2020. Building on the success of previous programmes, these bulls have been selected on their potential to deliver in two key areas. (more…)