Beef genomic evaluations now available weekly
Since Friday 16th June, ICBF has commenced running weekly beef genomic evaluations. This will see genomic evaluations published for beef animals…
ICBF Launches the National Genotyping Programme – A world first!
The Irish Agricultural industry coming together to ensure the sustainability of the national herd 21/06/2023: Today ICBF officially opened the National…
What our pilot herds have to say about DNA Calf Registration
Check out what some of our DNA Reg Pilot herds have to say about their experience with the DNA Calf Registration…
Weighing your animals for SCEP in 5 simple steps
Over 20,000 farmers have applied for the new Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) scheme. We have put together a simple five step guide to make the weighing process as simple as possible. (more…)
Over 20,500 herds signed up for SCEP!
The Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme in Numbers Since the official closing date on 22nd May, the number of herds that have…
May Evaluation Now Live!
The May 2023 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…)
BDGP – Did it deliver?
The Beef Data & Genomics Programme (BDGP) was launched in 2015 by the Department of Agriculture Food & the Marine (DAFM).…
Why are stars on my animals moving and could they move again?
This is probably one of the most common questions about the Euro-Star system. ICBF has a large database which receives information…
Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme Targets
SCEP Targets - How hard will it be? The main actions associated with the new SCEP scheme will be familiar to…