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ICBF: Almost 4,400 herds apply to join genotyping programme
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has said that nearly 4,400 herds have applied to join the National Genotyping Programme...
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Application deadline extended for genotyping programme
The deadline for applications to the National Genotyping Programme (NGP) has been extended by an extra week to Tuesday, August 27. The...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
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NGP prevented over 59,000 sire-record errors this spring
The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) has prevented over 59,000 incorrect sires being recorded at the registration of calves this spring,...
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ICBF to publish genomic results of 620k cows and heifers
Genomic results of over 620,000 cows and heifers are set to be published today (Friday, January 26) by the Irish...
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Double-tissue tags available to NGP herds 'in the coming weeks'
Double-tissue tags, which will take a DNA sample and a Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) sample from a calf when initially...
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SCEP applicants encouraged to sign up for NGP
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) is encouraging all farmers with herds in the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) to...