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ICBF retweeted
GenoCells is a revolutionary technology that allows us to identify the highest contributors to bulk tank SCC by genotyping a single bulk tank milk sample ✅
Available to Progressive Genetics Milk Recording Genotyped Herds🐄
For more information visit progressivegenetics.ie/genoc…
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Farmers operating close to their limits are encouraged to use the ICBF Nitrates Calculator regularly throughout the year, in consultation with their adviser, to stay compliant.
👉icbf.com/nitrates-calculator…
#NitratesCalculator #ICBF
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SCEP 2026 weighing is a key requirement under the scheme.
Find out when to weigh calves, key deadlines and how to submit weights to ICBF.
⏰ Deadline: 1 November 2026
👉 icbf.com/scep-2026-weighing-…
#SCEPRequirements #Weighing
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ICBF retweeted
All cows weighed today by @HerdPlus Nearly at the 1Kg of Milk Solids per 1Kg Liveweight on a grass based system
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At ICAR-International Committee for Animal Recording, ICBF’s Mike Lynch explored new considerations for data exchange standards for beef traits, helping shape future directions in cattle breeding data."#ICAR #ICBF #DataExchangeStandards
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The Dairy Gene Ireland programme gives farmers access to high EBI young bulls while building data to identify the next generation of AI sires.
Participating herds are helping drive more efficient, profitable and sustainable dairy farming nationwide.
#dairygeneireland #genetics
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Stay on top of your herd’s fertility 📊
Learn how to access & interpret your Weekly Fertility Report – from submission to conception rates – to make better on-farm decisions.
👉 Watch now
👉 Log in to view your report
#ICBF #Fertility #FarmData
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Dairy Gene Ireland 2026 🐄
493 herds involved, 19,466 straws dispatched & 53 bulls tested — continuing to drive genetic progress across Irish dairy herds.
Find out how the programme works & the benefits for farmers 👇
icbf.com/dairy-gene-ireland-…
#DairyGeneIreland #EBI #IrishFarming
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The May 2026 evaluation figures are now available for all dairy and beef animals. #MayEvaluation #Genetics
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Spring 2026 has been the busiest season yet for the National Genotyping Programme 🧬
With record participation and faster results, NGP is delivering real on-farm benefits across Ireland.
Read more 👇
icbf.com/ngp-delivers-result…
#NGP #Genotyping #ICBF
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What does higher CBV deliver on farm?
At the Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm, a focus on CBV is driving heavier carcasses, better calf quality and improved profitability.
See how it’s working in practice 👇
icbf.com/cbv-dairy-calf-to-b…
#CBV #DairyBeef #CalfToBeef
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Stay on top of breeding season performance with the ICBF Weekly Fertility Report. Track submission rates, calving progress and cows needing attention – all in one place. 🐄📊
icbf.com/weekly-fertility-re…
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ICBF retweeted
May 11
This months Milk Matters was written by Elaine Dennehy and Alan Twomey. The breeding season is now well underway on most farms and many future replacement heifers will already have been conceived BUT the breeding season is far from over.
Read More Here - munsterbovine.info/3PesuIV
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The 2026 Nitrates Banding screen is now accessible to all dairy farmers. The screen determines their herd’s milk kg/cow band for nitrates requirements in 2026. Farmers can submit their banding data via PC or laptop.
icbf.com/dairy-nitrates-band…
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As part of the DBWS dairy farmers are required to use high Dairy Beef Index sires to receive payment. The aim of the scheme is to increase the beef merit of calves being produced from the dairy herd. icbf.com/identify-eligible-s…
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Join us tomorrow, 6th of May, at 2 pm for a farm walk on Thomas Caroll's farm. Thomas was the Ashbourne Meats Suckler Farmer Finisher winner as part of the 2025 ICBF Beef Quality Awards. Come along on the day to find out more about Thomas's award-winning herd. #BeefAwardWinner
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Join us on Wednesday 6th of May at 2 pm for a farm walk on Thomas Caroll's farm. Thomas was the Ashbourne Meats Suckler Farmer Finisher winner as part of the 2025 ICBF Beef Quality Awards. Come along on the day to find out more about Thomas's award winning herd. #BeefAwards
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