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April 7, 2021, 6:10 am
This year’s most recent active bull list is now available to view online with the list due to be updated again at the end of May.
There are 75 bulls on the list ranging in economic breeding index (EBI) from €247 to €346.
Top of the list is
Moneen Rio (JE4289) – he ranks highest in EBI (€346) and has a reliability of 57%. He is also the most fertile bull on the list, with a fertility sub-index of €194.
Active bull list
The EBI details of the 75 bulls on the list are based on the March 2021 genetic evaluations computed by the Irish Cattle Breeders’ Federation (ICBF).
April 2, 2021, 6:20 am
According to the Irish Cattle Breeders’ Federation (ICBF), this year’s spring Dairy Gene Ireland programme now has over 800 herds signed up to receive straws, and is fast approaching its capacity.
They are encouraging farmers who are interested in signing up for the programme to do so before it’s too late to avoid disappointment.
Dairy Gene Ireland
The bulls available through this year’s dairy programme are the best genetics available, with an average economic breeding index (EBI) of €308.
Building a pack of these bulls into your breeding programme will not only help to accelerate your herd’s genetic gain, but will also ensure that more EBI-high bulls are progeny tested for initial calving and male fertility data, with the very best of these then returned for widespread artificial insemination (AI) next season.