Answering Farmers Key Questions on Dairy Gene Ireland
The Dairy Gene Ireland breeding programme is the national progeny testing programme for dairy cows in Ireland. Since its establishment in…
Check your Dairy Cow Report online today and stay one step ahead with your herd’s performance insights
Stay fully informed on your herd’s performance with the Dairy Cow Report available on ICBF. This report gives HerdPlus members a…
The Contribution of the Dairy Gene Ireland Programme to Genetic Progress
G€N€ IR€LAND® is the name of the National Dairy Breeding programme in Ireland. It has proven to be one of the…
Dairy G€N€ IR€LAND 2026 – The Future of Dairy Genetics
Dairy G€N€ IR€LAND 2026 Programme Launched We are delighted to present you with the breed packs for this year’s Spring Dairy Gene…
NGP Weekly Update 20.01.26
Week 3 of 2026 saw the start of the calving season. Last week’s figures 9,585 calf samples were received into the…
Purchasing calves this Spring? Here’s all you need to know about the Commercial Beef Value (CBV)
What is the CBV? The CBV is a tool that gives farmers an insight into the genetic value of animals destined…
Breeding for TB Resistance in 2026
Have you ever wondered why only a handful of your cows became TB reactors during a herd breakdown when all cows…
NGP: All You Need To Know Ahead of Calving 2026
We have prepared a comprehensive information booklet outlining everything farmers need to know about the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) and registering…
2025: A Record-Setting Year for Genotyping in Ireland
2025 saw another significant milestone reached in Ireland’s national cattle breeding programme. During the year, 1,249,688 animals were genotyped, making 2025…