Irish Cattle
Breeding Federation

Animal Welfare, Recording and Breeding Scheme for Suckler Herd

The Suckler Scheme was launched by the Department of Agriculture in January 2008. The farmer will receive €40 for each animal that complies the the following conditions:

• All recording (including calf registration) is to be carried out through Animal Events.
• Record the following Pre Weaning Events (sample prewean form)
• Date of Disbudding (Dehorning).
• Date of Castration.
• Date of Meal Feeding Introduction.
• Form will have to be submitted within 7 days of meal feeding introduction
• Record the following Post Weaning Events(sample postwean form).
• Date of Weaning.
• Docility Score and Calf Quality Score(1-5 Scale).
• Weight (if you have an accurate weighing).
• Form will have to be submitted within 28 days of weaning

If you have any questions or queries please contact:

Animal Events Helpline: Locall 1850-625-626

DAFF Portlaoise: 1890 252 707

or email us at cowwelfare@icbf.com