Inside ICBF's Tully Research Centre | Episode 3: The Suckler Beef Gene Ireland Programme

In Episode 3 of our Tully Research Centre series, Kealan Hand explains how the Beef Gene Ireland Programme identifies and evaluates high-performing suckler sires for use across Ireland's national herd. Working in collaboration with AI companies and participating farmers, the programme collects valuable data on calving performance, growth, feed intake, methane emissions and other hard-to-measure traits. This information contributes to the ongoing development of ICBF breeding indexes and helps improve the accuracy and reliability of genetic evaluations. Learn how Beef Gene Ireland is helping drive genetic progress and profitability within the Irish suckler beef sector. #ICBF #BeefGeneIreland #SucklerFarming #BeefGenetics #IrishFarming