79 Marts displaying Euro-Star and EBI figures on their boards
There are currently over 79 marts throughout the country that are displaying Euro-Star and EBI figures on their mart boards. (more…)
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…
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…)
ICBF Chairman Michael Doran with Minister Charlie McConalogue T.D, Minister of State Martin Heydon T.D at the announcement of the funding for the national genotyping programme
Press Release: National Genotyping Programme.
ICBF are pleased to announce that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have agreed the funding for the National…
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…
DNA Calf Registration Case Study: The Murphy Family, Ovens, Cork.
"Genotyping all calves at birth has been hugely beneficial to the overall herd. Clearing any possible parentage errors prior to registration…
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).…