We are delighted to present you with the latest list of dairy bulls that have been selected for the Spring Dairy Gene Ireland program
- This spring our target is to test 60 High EBI young bulls.
- Genomic data is used in the bull selection process. Pedigree herds will receive all pedigree bulls.
- The cost is €8.50 per straw.
- All Herds who use Gene Ireland bulls are expected to participate fully in recording all relevant data e.g., inseminations, milk recording, fertility, health and disease events etc.
- Excellent customer support is provided including inbreeding reports for your herd, test bull information sheets & on-line Gene Ireland®reports and profiles.
BREED PACKS AND EXPECTED EBI’S ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- Holstein-Friesian: Expected EBI = €308
- Pure Friesian : Expected EBI = €204
- Multi-breed: Expected EBI = €190
The Multi-breed pack is a combination of Jerseys, HF x JE crossbreds and HF bulls for comparative purposes.
Test straws are available in packs of 25 (5 bulls x 5 straws) 35(5 bulls x 7 straws) and 50 (5 bulls x 10 straws).
Click here for potential Holstein/Friesian Dairy bulls list
Click here for potential British Friesian, Jersey and Jersey Cross-bred list
Click here to view our Dairy Gene Ireland webpage
If interested in joining the programme(s) this spring, it is advisable to do one of the following as soon as possible as demand is high.
- Complete the Sign-up Form and return to Gene Ireland, ICBF, Highfield House, Bandon, Co. Cork
- Ring ICBF on 023 882 0458 to sign up over the phone.
- Contact your local Semen Sales
2017 Dairy /Beef Programme
Straws from Beef bulls suitable for use in dairy cows will be available to interested herds.
To receive more information on Dairy/Beef Programme please contact Niall Kilrane on 045 521 573