Organisation: Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

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36.1% increase for beef breeding in the dairy herd since 2015

Use of beef sires is up 7%, for the 1,124,858 dairy calvings in 2020 to mid-April, according to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).

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Chance for Ireland to consolidate its world-leading bovine traceability

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Bid to breed cattle which are more feed-efficient and emit less methane

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Farmers welcome new simplified BDGP rules

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ICBF findings open way for breeding against TB and liver fluke

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Limerick hurlers win the National Dairy Show supreme championship

Why do the EBIs of my animals keep changing?

The latest proofs (Eurostar and EBI figures) have been updated by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), and are available to view for every animal, in your HerdPlus profiles.

Thu, 13 Sep, 2018

BDGP star rating movements as expected

ICBF says BDGP is excellent success for beef farmers

Fri, 29 Jun, 2018

It’s time to talk about sustainability - Teagasc warns on farm emissions

Any worthwhile relationship can withstand an honest conversation. The best relationships are empowered when directness replaces fudge; when a spade is called a spade.

Wed, 13 Jun, 2018

Buyers go online to find the beef bull they need

Beef bulls have gone online, with 8,173 views of ICBF’s Stockbull Finder service in its first two months, after it was launched in early October.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2018

Mixed reactions to ICBF contribution agreement

Beef and suckler farmers should be consulted before Ireland settles on a breeding strategy based upon the New Zealand model, says ICSA suckler chairman John Halley.

Fri, 04 Aug, 2017

Cattle tag suppliers make contribution of 38c to ICBF on all new tag sets

Cattle tag suppliers will make a contribution of 38c to ICBF on all new tag sets sold, as part of a new for the Irish Cattle breeding Federation (ICBF), starting November 1, 2017.

Thu, 03 Aug, 2017

Advice for dairy farmers: Consider fixed time AI for some late calvers

The average calving interval has dropped from 402 days in 2011 to about 390 days.

Fri, 12 May, 2017

Advice for dairy farmers: 1.7m Irish dairy cows by 2025

Future prospects for the Irish dairy industry remain positive, according to the ‘Road Maps to Better Farming 2020’ published by Teagasc.

Thu, 30 Mar, 2017

Over 50% of Irish cows are milk recorded

Data from the ICBF shows a huge increase in milk recording since 2005, the largest annual increase, 11%, being in 2011. There were increases of a 5% in 2014 and 10% in 2015.

Thu, 09 Mar, 2017

Q&A: Bovine tuberculosis explained

Ever wondered how the TB test works and why we have to do them every year?

Thu, 24 Nov, 2016

Controlling mastitis: First step is get herd somatic cell count well under 200,000

One of the most important aids to controlling mastitis and keeping the somatic cell count (SCC) down is the information from herd milk recording and other information from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Genomics here to stay in cattle breeding

Put the word genomics in your vocabulary, as it’s here to stay, and its impact on cattle management and breeding is only going to intensify.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2016

Yet another big National Dairy Show win for the Barretts of Cork

Good tidings from Agriculture Minister Michael Creed at busy 2016 National Dairy Show in Millstreet.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2016

Electronic displays at marts to be grant aided

New electronic data displays in livestock marts are to be grant aided, it was revealed yesterday.

Tue, 24 May, 2016

News Q&A: Open day at one-man, 100-cow suckler farm

Newford Farm, the 100-cow suckler-to-beef demonstration herd launched in 2015 and located in Athenry, Co Galway, will host a national open day on Wednesday, May 25.

Thu, 19 May, 2016

Advice for dairy farmers: Late calvers are often neglected part of the herd

According to Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), the average calving interval on Irish farms is around 400 days. The ideal target is 365 days.

Thu, 05 May, 2016

Advice for dairy farmers: Genomics can help double Irish production

Less than a decade ago, very few farmers were aware of genomics in animal breeding.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

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).

Thu, 24 Mar, 2016

Technology vital for food and farming to compete

A recent report and conference offer up plenty food for thought on the future innovations for farming.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Milk recording investment can repay ten-fold

Data from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) shows that there has been a huge increase in milk recording since 2005, the largest annual increase of 11% being in 2011.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016