Irish Cattle Breeding Federation

Irish Cattle
Breeding Federation

Striving to achieve the greatest possible genetic improvement in the national cattle herd for the benefit of Irish farmers, the dairy and beef industries and members. Learn more about ICBF.

Performance Test Intake Dates and Animals Ages

Ideally bulls should enter Tully between the ages of 9 and 12 months. The below birth date requirements apply to all breeds apart from Belgian Blue, which are accepted at an older age. Exceptions can be made for extremely high genetic merit bulls. Please contact Tully if you find yourself in either of the aforementioned situations.

Yearly Intake Birth Dates for eligibility
(Born between)
May intake May 1st - November 31st (previous year)
November Intake December 1st - April 31st (previous/current year)

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Irish Cattle Breeding Federation Society Ltd, Registered Office: Highfield House, Shinagh, Bandon, Co Cork.  Registered Dublin, Ireland. Registration Number 4914R, Industrial and Provident Societies Acts, 1893 to 1978. +353 (023) 8820222, query@icbf.com. More contacts... © 2010. Credits
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