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…)
Getting a genomic evaluation on a bull – It doesn’t happen overnight.
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…)
Did you know you can order a Beef Genotype online?
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…)
Check out your ‘BDGP Eligibility’ status
In the BDGP? The BDGP eligibility screen will tell you the eligibility status of your bulls and heifers. (more…)
Ireland Reaches 2 Million Genotype Milestone
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 reaches 2 Million Genotype Milestone
Press Release
ICBF reaches 2 Million Genotype Milestone
Increase of 1 million valid genotypes in 3 years
May 21st, 2020: Late last week, ICBF announced the passing of another significant milestone with over 2 million cattle in Ireland having a valid genotype, an increase of 1 million in just 3 years. (more…)
Carcass Quality Holding up in the Suckler Herd
Recent analysis carried out by ICBF has shown that carcass performance for suckler bred animals between 2015-2019 has seen a slight increase in carcass weight, with conformation remaining the same. (more…)
Differences Between BDGP Eligibility Report & Eurostar Rating
One of the most common misunderstandings is why females are 4/5 Eurostar on the Replacement index on “BDGP Eurostar report” or on the ICBF Animal Search but are not listed as eligible on the “BDGP eligibility report”. (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…)
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