What are the most popular dairy and beef sires used in dairy herds this year? Below is a list of the sires with the most serves recorded during the first 6 months of the year (01/01/2022- 30/06/2022). The results are based on the analysis of insemination data collected from AI technicians linked to the ICBF database, through their AI handheld system. (more…)
The total number of cows milk recording in 2022 has increased by 11.4% year to date when compared with the same period in 2021. The total number of cows recorded in 2022 now stands at over 1 million animals (1,052,448). (more…)
The November 2022 Evaluation will be published on 22nd November. The final date to have any DNA samples (hair/tissue/AI straws returned to ICBF to have genomic evaluation published in November, is 31st August. (more…)
ICBF has developed a new and improved Co-Op Performance Discussion Group Report that advisers can use to assist their dairy farmer clients. This is based on feedback from both advisers and farmers to help plan ahead for upcoming changes to Ireland’s nitrates derogation requirements from 2023 onwards. (more…)
There is no doubt 2022 will be a year that will be remembered for many decades to come. Carbon reduction targets, nitrates changes, record milk and beef prices leaving many farmers with looming tax bills means an un-chartered future in some respects. However herd goals and breeding improvements remain firmly in farmers own hands even with all the current and future challenges. (more…)
Following the recent release of the HerdPlus Dairy Calving reports, ICBF can report a steady trend in the fertility performance of the national dairy herd. (more…)
ICBF were delighted to attend the recent Ballyhaise Open Day on Wednesday 13th July at Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co. Cavan. Members…
As the famous saying goes “You cannot manage what you do not measure”. This statement is quite true when it comes to milk recording, (more…)
Due to the scheduled upgrade of the ICBF database, no ICBF data will display on mart boards on Friday 22nd and…