How to access ICBF presentations
Did you know that ICBF presentations are stored on the ICBF website? Simply go to 'Publications' and select 'Presentations'. The most…
Did you know that ICBF presentations are stored on the ICBF website? Simply go to 'Publications' and select 'Presentations'. The most…
The ICBF ‘Mart Tracker’ is a new online tool which will allow farmers to see what animals are for sale in…
ICBF is delighted to announce updates to our services. Now available free of charge are the online Commercial Beef Value (CBV)…
Trevor Boland farms part time in Dromard, Co Sligo. The farm is split roughly half between owned and leased land. 50…
The new Commercial Beef Value (CBV) Catalogue is now available for eligible animals and is accessible to all HerdPlus members. Farmers…
ICBF has recently launched an improved Commercial Euro-Star Catalogue for beef females. The catalogue is available for marts to generate for…
Contract rearing involves the movement of replacement heifers from the owner’s farm for rearing on contract by another farmer. Dairy farmers contract out the rearing of their dairy heifers to maximise land on their milking platforms and free up facilities and labour. (more…)
For the majority of us, we are lucky enough to have brothers and sisters, siblings who we share the same parentage with. Does this mean that we are the exact same as our ‘full brothers’ and ‘full sisters’? (more…)
The short answer is, no. Data from all animals is included in the Euro-Star evaluation process, provided it meets certain criteria,…