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📢Sheep Ireland 2026 €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram sale will take place on Saturday, August 22nd in Kilkenny Mart. Viewing 9am. Sale 10.30am. ✅500+ 5-Star Rams ✅10+ Lowland Breeds ✅Parentage Verified ✅Genomic Evaluation ✅Physically inspected✅SIS @CormacTagging @weatherbyssci

🎥 Episode 3 | Why CBV Matters Higher CBV cattle delivered heavier carcasses, younger finishing ages and up to €200 extra value per animal on the @abpfarming Demo Farm. Watch now 👇ttps://youtu.be/SHmBnvKZ5c4 #DeliveringBetterDairyBeef #CBV

🎥 Inside ICBF's Tully Research Centre Learn how ultrasound technology is used to measure muscle and fat development in live animals, helping improve genetic evaluations and predict carcass quality. Watch now 👇 youtu.be/5pud_xb-rdM #ICBF #Tully #Genetics #CattleBreeding

The July 2026 Evaluation is now live! Following on from the beef index updates introduced in 2025, a commitment was made to review the economic values again once updated EU beef price forecasts became available. These changes have been implemented in the July 2026 evaluation.

📱 Need to record a missing sire? Watch our quick guide on how to update missing sire details using the ICBF website and App. ✅ Accurate records start with accurate data. #ICBF #HerdPlus #IrishFarming

Since 2007, Beef Gene Ireland has helped identify and prove some of Ireland's best beef genetics. ✅ 446 bulls tested ✅ 1.94m calves sired Many leading AI sires, including Fiston, Lapon and Ewendale Ivor, started as Gene Ireland test bulls. icbf.com/beef-gene-irel…

📱 New updates are now live on the ICBF HerdPlus App. ✅ Major Gene Profile ✅ Notification Centre ✅ Genetic Defect Recording Designed to help farmers access valuable genetic information, stay informed and manage herd records more efficiently. Update your app today.

Episode 2 of our Delivering Better Dairy Beef Series | Calf Rearing & Performance on the ABP Demo Farm 🐄 How do you identify the best-performing genetics? 📈 @abpfarming @abpfoodgroup 🎥 Watch now 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=7sNsQ7…

HH1 and HH3 carrier matings can lead to costly fertility losses. Learn how #NGP data is helping identify carriers and avoid high-risk matings through ICBF Sire Advice. An estimated €2.2m annual benefit to the dairy sector. icbf.com/ngp-hh1-hh3-ca… #NGP #LethalGenes #HH1 #HH3

🎥 Inside ICBF's Tully Research Centre Learn how methane data is helping ICBF develop genetic evaluations that could support more efficient, lower-emitting cattle. Watch now 👇 youtu.be/m4G2gAw8WOU #ICBF #Tully #MethaneEmissions #BeefGenetics

🎥 Inside ICBF's Tully Research Centre Learn how the MAGS Trial is helping researchers understand the relationship between diet, methane emissions and animal performance. Watch now 👇 youtu.be/60YNhrBcpWs #ICBF #Tully #MethaneResearch #Sustainability

🎥 Episode 1 of Delivering Better Dairy Beef is now live. Discover the story behind the Dairy Beef Gene Ireland Programme. 🤝 @abpfoodgroup @abpfarming youtu.be/F3PmDedTSgc #DeliveringBetterDairyBeef #CBV

All set for the Women in Ag Stakeholder Group event in Roscommon Mart today. Talking about the DBI and CBV on the role they can have and also doing live demonstrations using the Mart Tracker and Animal Search. #DBI #CBV #MartTracker #ICBF

The ICBF End of Season Fertility Report helps you assess submission rates, conception rates and pregnancy performance, highlighting what's working well and where improvements can be made ahead of next season. Read more 👇 icbf.com/icbf-end-of-se… #Fertility #DairyFarming #ICBF

🎥 Inside ICBF's Tully Research Centre Discover how GreenFeed technology is helping ICBF measure methane emissions and collect valuable data from cattle both at Tully and on farms across Ireland. Watch now 👇 youtu.be/TK-BLmv2ozY?si… #ICBF #Tully #MethaneEmissions #GreenFeed

🎥 Inside ICBF's Tully Research Centre See the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) in practice and learn how genetic differences can impact animal profitability. Watch now👇 youtu.be/BRGPc0CF5WU #ICBF #Tully #CBV #CommercialBeefValue #BeefGenetics

AgNav has won the Better Public Service Award for Strategic Use of Data. Developed by @teagasc , @Bordbia and ICBF, AgNav is helping Irish farmers make more informed sustainability decisions. Read more: icbf.com/agnav-wins-bet… #AgNav #ICBF #IrishAgriculture

“DNA verification has taken the guesswork out of parentage.” ✅ Since joining the National Genotyping Programme in 2023, Mike Bermingham has used more accurate herd data to identify top-performing animals and make better breeding decisions. Read his story: icbf.com/mike-bermingha…

🎥 Inside ICBF's Tully Research Centre Learn how the Beef Gene Ireland Programme identifies and evaluates high-performing suckler sires, helping drive genetic progress in Ireland's national suckler herd. Watch now 👇 #ICBF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtu.be/83C9BVA4AfI#IC… #Tully #BeefGeneIreland #BeefGenetic

We're proud to be part of the 2026 @TullamoreShow Sustainable Livestock Village once again. A great example of industry organisations working together to support sustainable, efficient and profitable livestock farming in Ireland. Looking forward to August!