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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!

Ryan McElhinney, winner of the 2025 ICBF Beef Quality Award (Dairy Farmer Finisher category) for @foylefoodgroup, recently hosted a farm walk in Co. Donegal. See how genetics, breeding decisions and CBV are helping build a top-performing herd. icbf.com/building-a-top… #CBV

🎥 Inside ICBF's Tully Research Centre Discover how the Dairy Beef Gene Ireland Programme uses industry data to identify sires with easy calving, short gestation and strong beef performance. Watch now 👇 youtu.be/IAQbAwyFHKY #ICBF #Tully #DairyBeefGeneIreland #BeefGenetics

Looking forward to an informative event this morning at the @NotDC_ie 2025 Milk Quality Award Winner farm walk. Well done to the Ryan family on their success. 👏

🎥 Inside ICBF's Tully Research Centre Learn how research at Tully is helping improve CBV and drive genetic progress in Irish cattle breeding. Watch now 👇 youtu.be/Zg7a6eDnw10 #ICBF #Tully #CBV #BeefGenetics

Join us on Wednesday, 24th of June, from 7 pm - 9 pm for a Beef Quality Awards 2025 Farm Walk. Venue: Farm of Dairy Farmer and Finisher Ryan McElhinney, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Eircode: F92 TX32. #BeefAwards #CBV