What is Genomics?
You may already be familiar with the term Genomics as part of the Beef, Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) or just from using genomics as a helpful management tool, but what exactly is genomics? (more…)
You may already be familiar with the term Genomics as part of the Beef, Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) or just from using genomics as a helpful management tool, but what exactly is genomics? (more…)
Are you participating in the BDGP? 2019 is a critical year in your participation in the BDGP.
Recording screens are available on the ICBF website to record traits for 2019. Please ensure that all survey data (along with tissue tags) is returned as soon as possible (more…)
The 2018 Carbon Navigator is available to participants in the Beef Data & Genomics Programme to be completed by 30th September. (more…)
The November evaluation will be published on 21st November. The final date to have any DNA samples (hair/tissue/AI straws) returned to ICBF in order to have a genomic evaluation published November 21st, is Wed11th September. (more…)
The July 2019 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. The ICBF Animal Search, Active Bull Lists and Stock Bull Finder have all been updated. (more…)
The new BDGP eligibility profile will quickly tell you whether or not your herd is meeting its BDGP obligations. (more…)
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today released a press release announcing a simplification of requirements under the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) in relation to the eligibility of Stock Bulls under the programme. (more…)
June 30th is fast approaching. This date marks the deadline for BDGP participants who use a Stockbull to have a 4 or 5 star bull with a full genomic proof in their herd. (more…)
This is the clear trend from analysis of the ICBF ‘5 Year Trend’ reports which were sent to 24,500 herds participating in BDGP earlier this spring. The report focuses on 6 key performance indicators (KPI’s) for a suckler herd’s genetic and reproductive performance. (more…)