Beef
'The old replacement index was too beef orientated'
The new ICBF replacement index will focus on the profit/lactation of the cow rather than the replacement value of the...
Beef
The new ICBF replacement index will focus on the profit/lactation of the cow rather than the replacement value of the...
Beef
A number of significant changes will be made to the Euro-Star rating system for all beef animals, says the ICBF....
Beef
Over 27,000 farmers have applied to the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP), according to the Department of Agriculture, so...
Agri-Business
The National Cattle Breeding Centre’s (NCBC) new state of the art laboratory in Naas was recently opened by Minister for Agriculture,...
Beef
Department of Agriculture has issued an updated FAQ note in response to various technical questions received by applicants. The Beef...
Beef
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has compiled a list of the 10 most frequently asked questions relating to the...
Beef
The breeding season begins in May for suckler farmers and bull management is key at this time of year. To...
Beef
The Progressive Genetics Co-op Society, the cattle breeding co-op, is 20 years old this month (April). It was established in...
Beef
The ICBF is reporting a good demand for beef AI straws from farmers across the country. According to ICBF Beef Breeding Specialist...