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May 2, 2021, 6:10 am
With the breeding season due to start on many farms over the coming days, and with many other farms having already started, the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has outlined some simple steps to follow during the 2021 breeding season.
1. Identify your herd’s genetics
Firstly, you should identify where your herd is at. In order to improve and make progress you need to identify where your herd’s performance is currently.
This can be done by using your economic breeding index (EBI) report and dairy herd performance report.
2. Define your breeding goals
Once you have identified where your herd’s performance is at, the next step is to define your breeding goals.