New cattle breeding centre formed

A joint venture decision between the Munster Cattle Breeding Society and Progressive Genetics Ireland to merge their studs and breeding programme has resulted in the development of a new National Cattle Breeding Centre.

The move was welcomed by Agriculture and Food Minister Mary Coughlan, who launched the centre, which will be based at Enfield, Co Meath, where the bulls will be housed.

AI services and DIY sales of the firms involved are not part of the merger and will continue to be delivered by Dairygold, Kerry, Progressive Genetics and SWS.