Week 3 of 2026 saw the start of the calving season.
Last week’s figures
- 9,585 calf samples were received into the lab.
- 9,315 calf samples were processed in the lab.
- The average time from birth to sample being received in the lab was 7.9 days.
- The average time a sample spent in the lab last week was 4.6 days.
- The average turnaround time from birth to passport being issued was 11.8 days
Got a question about the National Genotyping Programme? We have put together an information booklet that covers the topics outlined below.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How to tell the difference between a DNA and BVD sample
- How to register with Agfood.ie
- Calf Registration on Agfood.ie when using leftover 2025 tags
- Calf Registration on Agfood.ie when using double tissue tags
- How to track samples in the lab on the ICBF HerdPlus App
- Typical DNA Registration Timeline from tagging the calf to receiving the passport
- How to access useful information videos
If you have any additional queries that are not highlight in the booklet, please get in touch with the HerdPlus team by email at [email protected] or call 023-8820452.