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.

Next intake at Tully (May 2010).

Currently bulls are being identified for the next intake which is due to commence on 22nd May 2010. Application forms will be sent out this week to breeders whose bulls meet both the age and index criteria (5 star SBV and 3 star M&F). The bulls being targeted had to be born between the 1st of May and 31st of October 2009.

Key dates for the Spring 2010 Intake include:

16th March Send out applications
31st March Return applications to Tully
13th April Complete linear inspections
27th April Complete "on-farm" health testing & send bloods to Tully.
22nd May Start pre-entry isolation in Tully.
22nd June Start Tully performance test.
10th September End Tully performance test.

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