How to Take a Hair Sample?
- Please ensure the tag number printed on the card matches the animals Official tag number.
- Hair samples should be pulled from the end of the tail, it is the root follicles that are analysed.
Beef Gene Ireland Focus CH8334 – Corbaun Rory
This Longford bred bull is from the Corbaun herd of Liam Keogh. A lovely long bull with fantastic muscling and great power. Sired by Blelack Digger from a Clyth Diplomat dam, this bull is in the top 1% across all breeds for carcass weight (44.2kg). (more…)
Latest EuroStar Reports Now Live
The latest HerdPlus Euro-Star reports have been generated and are now available online. (more…)
How to take a Hair Samples for the genotyping process?
When taking hair samples as part of the genotyping process, please take 40-60 root follicles from the tail end of the animal. The root follicles should also be clean and dry. This will prevent hair samples required to be retested again, which would also delay the turnaround time of genomic results. The below images will help herd-owners on how to correctly take hair samples for genotyping. (more…)
Gene Ireland Focus LM8619 – Castleview Reece
A late entry into the Beef Gene Ireland Terminal panel, Castleview Reece is from the renowned Castleview Limousin herd of Sean O’Sullivan, Castleisland, Kerry. This young bull promises to bring both maternal and terminal qualities to any herd he is used in. (more…)
Latest EBI Reports Now Live
The latest HerdPlus EBI reports have been generated and are now available to view online. (more…)
The impact of Genomics on Genetic Selection and Gain
Genomic Selection (GS) has made a significant contribution to profitability and sustainability on Irish dairy farms. The technology has transformed the genetic improvement in the national dairy herd and how the Dairy Gene Ireland breeding programme operates. Genomic selection refers to selection decisions based on genomic breeding values. (more…)
5 Easy Ways to Record Dry Off Dates
The drying off process is a very important process that takes place at the end of lactation. By recording a cows’ dry off date you are completing her lactation on your HerdPlus reports. In doing so her lactation details will be available for pedigree certificates, sales catalogues and your Annual Report.
Genomics Service for More Dairy Breeds Launched
We are pleased to launch the ICBF genomics service for additional Dairy breeds. There are now 16 dairy breeds eligible for a genomic evaluation. The 9 additional dairy breeds are BS, SI, MY, SR, KE, NO, RB, RD and MS. The cost to genotype dairy females as part of a group or individually is €22. Herds participating in the Dairy Gene Ireland breeding programme can avail of the discounted price of €18 for their 2021 & 2022 born females. (more…)
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