Tully – leading the breeding solution on methane emissions
As we know data is collected on progeny test cattle at Tully on traits used in €uro-Star indexes such as feed intake and growth rate. (more…)
Did you know that HerdPlus operates a text messaging service?
It is possible to quickly record and retrieve data from the ICBF database by following a few short steps. Simply text us with the relevant keyword and jumbo/freezebrand to update or access vital information on the go. (more…)
Performance Comparison Example
Why does one of my best cows only have 1 star?
€uro-Stars changing are a consequence of having a highly integrated database which is receiving data on animals and their relatives from…
Selling a bull? Upload photos to the Stockbull finder to increase sales!
The ‘Stockbull Finder’ is the ICBF’s online Bull Sales section on the ICBF website. Only bulls from HerdPlus herds that have…
Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) Frequently Asked Questions
ICBF in collaboration with DAFM and Bord Bia have conducted a number of information sessions around the country to present and…
July Evaluation Deadline – Wednesday 3rd of May
Wednesday the 3rd May is the deadline to return DNA samples (tissue/hair) to the lab in order to make the 25th…
Methane Evaluations now available on AI sires-A world first!
Methane Evaluations now live! Once again, the Irish agricultural industry is leading the way by publishing the first enteric methane across…
Dairy Beef steers average 323kgs carcass weight at 21 Months old!
Ireland’s progeny testing programme which is carried out by ICBF at Tully, Co. Kildare recently slaughtered 100 Dairy Beef steers at…
How to link Contract Reared animals back to your HerdPlus profile
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…)