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…)
Gene Ireland Beef Programme 2020
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…)
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…)
Have you started running your weekly dairy fertility reports?
Breeding season 2020 has begun for many farmers around the country. Now is the ideal time to begin running your weekly fertility reports to monitor the performance of your breeding females. Quickly check online to see how your dairy herd is performing on a weekly basis compared to the national average. (more…)
Smaller cows can produce heavier weanlings
This is clear from the results of analysis carried out by Teagasc on the data collected as part of the Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot (BEEP) in 2019. (more…)
Breeding for low heritability traits can achieve real results
A common misconception is that breeding should not be pursued as a method for improving health or fertility traits due to their low heritability. Low heritability does not mean the trait cannot be improved. Low heritability simply signifies that much more records are required to achieve the same rate of genetic gain as high heritability trait (e.g., carcass weight or milk yield). (more…)
Allowdale Herefords – Pedigree, Performance & Structure
Pedigree Hereford Breeders and Herd Owners of the Allowdale Herd, Mr Liam Philpott & Ms Anne Pounds. Knocknacolan, Kanturk, Co Cork are members of a number of Breed Societies around the world.