Dairy Technical
EBI update to stop overinflated fertility indexes
The latest update to the economic breeding index (EBI) will be available from November 28, 2023, and will see changes...
EBI
Beef
ICBF outlines terminal and replacement index changes
The board of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has approved the implementation of changes to both the Terminal and...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Dairy Technical
Balanced approach needed for dairy-beef calves
The increased use of sexed semen within dairy herds means that more dairy-beef calves will be born on Irish dairy...
Agri-Business
EBI and reduced slaughter age key to cut emissions and costs
Dairy Economic Breeding Index (EBI) and a younger slaughter age of cattle as measures to cut emissions could also significantly...
Dairy Technical
Doing the basics well is key to milk quality success on Tuam farm
The National Dairy Council (NDC) milk quality award winners the Connelly family held a farm walk on their farm on...
Dairy Technical
Moorepark: EBI will continue to deliver for on-farm sustainability
The introduction and use of the economic breeding index (EBI) on dairy farms can only be described a success. Recent...
Dairy News
Have we comprised cow health for fertility?
The latest economic breeding evaluations have been released by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) and after some analysis, it...
Dairy
Health is the new fertility for national dairy herd
The fertility issue within the national dairy herd seems soon to be resolved and it is time for farmers to...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Dairy Technical
Breeding 2023: Is it time to 'push the red button'?
Attention is turning to breeding 2023 on the majority of dairy farms, with many farmers already having the majority of...
Dairy Technical
Breeding season: Make sure to target heifers
The breeding season on farms is set to get underway across the country, with most farmers having their breeding plans...
Dairy Technical
Crossbred heifers sell to €2,850 at Carnew Mart
An exceptional trade was achieved at the sale of dairy heifers of Eamon Crane, Davidstown, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford at Carnew...
Dairy Technical
EBI: What has been achieved and what lies ahead
The economic breeding index (EBI) was introduced in 2001. It was developed as a way for Irish dairy farmers to...
Dairy News
Changes to EBI fertility sub-index in the works
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) is currently looking into making changes to the fertility sub-index within the economic breeding...
Dairy News
Teagasc Breeding Week to focus on genetic and technical issues
Teagasc Breeding Week, which kicks off on Monday (March 20, 2023), is set to focus on the current genetic and...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy News
Clearance sale to feature calved heifer with EBI of €368
Doyle, Hunt and Hunt Livestock is set to host what is believed to be the highest economic breeding index (EBI)...
Dairy Technical
Genotyping of national herd will have a number of benefits
The interest in genotyping animals has increased in Ireland, with it having a number of benefits to farmers and the...
Veterinary
CAVI conference gets underway in Tullamore
The Cattle Association of Veterinary Ireland (CAVI) 2023 conference got underway this morning (Wednesday, January 18) at the Tullamore Court...
Dairy Technical
Changes to the EBI to come in next week
The new carbon sub-index was launched earlier this week at Corrin Mart, along with a number of other changes to...