Using sexed semen this year? Here are some tips to help you get the highest conception rates in your herd!
Sexed semen is one of the key measures dairy farmers can take to help reduce our methane emissions for the dairy…
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…
NEW Sexed Semen feature added to Sire Advice
Maximise genetic gain with Sire Advice this breeding season The 2023 breeding season is almost upon us and it’s time to…
Coming soon – April 2023
Coming soon – April 2023 Sexed semen has been one of the key actions that has been put forward to help…
Managing your 2023 Breeding Season
With the 2023 breeding season on the horizon, now is a good time to start planning. To help support this, ICBF…
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…)
March 2023 Evaluation now live!
The March 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…)
Dairy Gene Ireland Update – 24,000 Straws Ordered
There are now over 591 herds signed-up to the Dairy Gene Ireland Programme taking a total of 24,374 straws to…