Genotyping pays off four to one: ICBF

Beef and dairy farmers who embrace the latest genomic technology can earn a four to one return on investment, according to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).

It has revised its pricing policy, which reduces the cost as low as €22 for genotyping (recording the animal’s genetic make-up).

Since 2009, selection of bulls on the basis of genotypes has helped dairy farmers speed up genetic gain.