Gene Ireland Beef Sire Directory Autumn 2021
Introduction We are delighted to present you with the latest catalogue of beef bulls that are now available through the Gene Ireland program. The breeding program is a joint initiative between Pedigree Breeders, Commercial farmers, Breed Societies, AI Companies, DAFM & ICBF. The aim of the program is to progeny test high index beef bulls which will produce profitable cows for the suckler beef industry. The minimum criteria for a bull to be included on the panel is 5 Stars across breed on Replacement Index. We have included a section dedicated to high Terminal Index bulls which are selected to produce profitable animals for sale or slaughter. The minimum criteria for a bull to be included in the Terminal section is 5 Stars across breed on Terminal Index. In order to avail of straws from the Terminal section, a herdowner must order the same number of straws from the Replacement section.
The Benefits If you contact ICBF (023-8820452) and order semen from any of the bulls in this catalogue you will receive the following benefits: Access to the highest index new beef bulls in Irish AI at €5 per straw (technician charges may apply) Straws delivered to your own tank or the technician of your choosing Progress towards meeting the BDGP targets Potentially sell some of the progeny back to ICBF for performance testing at the Tully Beef Test Centre. Freedom to choose whatever combination of bulls & breeds that you require from the catalogue.
Gene Ireland Overview The diagram below gives an overview of both the design and operation of the Gene Ireland Beef program.
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2021 Autumn Replacement Panel Bred by
Repl Idx Beef Cow Nominated € Calv. Diff % by
Code
Breed
Name
Page
AA7485
AA
Prohurst Eoghan
James Holmes, Co Cork
€176
2%
NCBC
3
SI7491
SI
Leeherd Lynx
John Finnegan, Co Cork
€158
2.4%
NCBC
4
CH7587
CH
Elios
Bastanes Hort, France
€150
4.5%
NCBC
5
SA7044
SA
Haltere
Gaec Crevecoeur, France
€143
1.3%
NCBC
6
LM7416
LM
Powerful Proper
Philip Crowe, Co Cavan
€139
3.1%
NCBC
7
LM6370
LM
Ildira
M Leonard, France
€121
4.9%
NCBC
8
CH6493
CH
Omega
Earl Toillon Didier, France
€121
5.1%
NCBC
9
LM3716
LM
Nut
N & R Desseauve, France
€119
2.6%
NCBC
10
2021 Autumn Terminal Panel Name
Bred by
Term Idx Beef Cow Nominated € Calv. Diff % by
Code
Breed
Page
CH6490
CH
Orbi
Michel Bouchot, France
€146
3.3%
NCBC
15
CH7503
CH
Cloonradoon Ricky
Anthony McDermott, Co Roscommon
€145
6.9%
NCBC
16
BB7332
BB
Amoureux Hof Ter
n/a
€142
14.5%
NCBC
17
LM6313
LM
JK Porto
Jean Kirsch, Luxembourg
€140
4.4%
NCBC
18
LM5608
LM
Noob
Anthony G-Patureau, France
€134
6.9%
NCBC
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This report has been prepared by ICBF in good faith on the basis of information provided to it. No representation or warranty expressed or implied is made or given by ICBF as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness of this Report. ICBF shall not be liable for any losses (whether direct or indirect), damages, costs or expenses whatsoever, incurred or arising from any use of or reliance on this Report or the information contained in it by any person.
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Re
€176
Angus
Prohurst Eoghan
Index
DOB: 25-Jan-2020 Breeder: James Holmes - Acres Milford Charleville Co Cork
Myostatin: Free
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Te Mania Berkley
Prohurst Elba
“
placeme
nt
AA7485
Te Mania Yorkshire Te Mania Lowan Sav Net Worth Young Dale Elba
“
Highest Replacement Index bull on this years panel
Star Rating
(Within Angus breed)
★★★★★
★★★★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
48%
Replacement
€176
(Average)
Terminal
€126
(Average)
50%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★★ ★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cow: Breed avg: 2.04%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+2%
Beef Heifer: Breed avg: 4.72%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+4%
Star Rating
(Within Angus breed)
★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: 0.01, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★★★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★★★★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 6.15kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 0.67, All breeds avg: 1.42
-0.04
52% (Average)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★
49%
★★★★
44%
★
(Average)
+23kg
(Average)
Scale
70% (High)
44%
Scale
+0.93
Reliability
(Average)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
Breed avg: 6.53%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
3
★★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: 5.83kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: -4.41days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+8.5%
61%
+11.9kg
(Average)
-6.8 days
46%
★★★★★
40%
★★★★★
(Average)
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Index
DOB: 30-Aug-2019 Breeder: John Finnegan - Nadrid Coachford Co Cork
Myostatin: Pending
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Leeherd Fruity
Simmental
Re
€158
Leeherd Lynx
Dermotstown G Mac
placeme
nt
SI7491
{ {
Dermotstown Delboy Et Dermotstown D Nicelady Anatrim Dubai Leeherd Cherry
“
“
New Irish bred bull at only 2.4% Calving Difficulty on Beef Cows
Star Rating
(Within Simmental breed)
★★★★
★★★★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
45%
Replacement
€158
(Average)
Terminal
€123
(Average)
50%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★★ ★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cow: Breed avg: 3.57%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+2.4%
Beef Heifer: Breed avg: 8.41%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+4.3%
Star Rating
(Within Simmental breed)
★★★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: 0.06, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★★★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★★★★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
20.35kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 1.32, All breeds avg: 1.42
0.07
42% (Average)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★
51%
★★★★★
43%
★★★★
(Average)
+33kg
(Average)
Scale
68% (High)
45%
Scale
+1.65
Reliability
(Average)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
Breed avg: 5.41%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: 8.68kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: -0.43days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+5.8%
56%
+9.7kg
41%
★★★★★
36%
★★★
-0.66 days
(Average)
(Low)
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Re
Charolais
€150
Elios
Index
DOB: 11-Dec-2009 Breeder: Bastanes Hort, France
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CH7587
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Tombapik
Venus
Myostatin: Free
“
Jumper Lavande Impair Sarah
“
5 Star bull on both the Replacement and Terminal Indexes
Star Rating
(Within Charolais breed)
★★★★★
★★★★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
46%
Replacement
€150
(Average)
Terminal
€148
(Average)
49%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★★ ★★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cow: Breed avg: 5.7%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+4.5%
Beef Heifer: Breed avg: 10.89%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+11.6%
Star Rating
(Within Charolais breed)
★★★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: 0.04, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★★★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 33.75kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 1.89, All breeds avg: 1.42
0.07
44% (Average)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★
47%
★★★★★
47%
★★★★★
(Average)
+41.2kg
(Average)
Scale
72% (High)
44%
Scale
+1.93
Reliability
(Average)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
Breed avg: 4.62%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
5
★★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: -3.52kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: -1.34days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+3.6%
58%
+4.4kg
46%
★★★★
38%
★★★★
-2.41 days
(Average)
(Low)
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€143
Haltere
Index
DOB: 06-Oct-2012 Breeder: Gaec Crevecoeur - 11 Place Saint Sauveur 76910 Tocqueville Sur Eu France
Myostatin: Free
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Vente
“
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Salers
Re
placeme
nt
SA7044
Cumbrian Champ Cumbrian Jaconde Sancy Thailande
“
5 Star across all beef breeds for Gestation
Star Rating
(Within Salers breed)
★★
★★★★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
39%
Replacement
€143
(Low)
Terminal
€104
(Average)
42%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★★ ★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cow: Breed avg: 2.04%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+1.3%
Beef Heifer: Breed avg: 4.92%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+2.3%
Star Rating
(Within Salers breed)
★★★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: -0.08, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 15.55kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 1.06, All breeds avg: 1.42
Reliability
63% (High)
38% (Low)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
-0.06
37%
★
+18.6kg
39%
★★★
+0.98
38%
★★
Scale
Scale
(Low) (Low)
(Low)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
Breed avg: 5.35%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: 6.28kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: -3.55days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+5.7%
50%
+4.4kg
39%
★★★★
-1.57 days
33%
★★★★
(Low)
(Low)
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Re
Limousin
placeme
€139
Powerful Proper
DOB: 01-Jul-2019 Breeder: Philip Francis Crowe - Lisenanagh Carrigan Ballinagh Co Cavan
Myostatin: F94L/F94L
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Kaprico Eravelle
Liscarn Eve
“
nt
LM7416
Index
Wilodge Tonka Kaprico Ravelle Ampertaine Abracadabra Liscarn Tara
“
Irish bred son of Kaprico Eravelle
Star Rating
(Within Limousin breed)
★★★★★
★★★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
51%
Replacement
€139
(Average)
Terminal
€138
(Average)
54%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★★ ★★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cow: Breed avg: 3.8%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+3.1%
Beef Heifer: Breed avg: 8.33%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+6.5%
Star Rating
(Within Limousin breed)
★★★★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: -0.06, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★★★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 23.45kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 2.15, All breeds avg: 1.42
0.05
53% (Average)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★
55%
★★★★★
47%
★★★★★
(Average)
+25kg
(Average)
Scale
76% (High)
49%
Scale
+2.22
Reliability
(Average)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4) Breed avg: 4.8%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
7
★★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: -0.52kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: 1.18days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+3.8%
62%
+4.1kg
49%
(Average)
★★★★
+3.42 days
(Average)
43%
★
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Index
DOB: 25-Sep-2013 Breeder: M Leonard, France
Myostatin: F94L/F94L
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Bavardage
Capucine
“
Limousin
Re
€121
Ildira
{
placeme
nt
LM6370 On-Dit Ridelle Velours Viola
“
Bavardage son with +4.4 kgs for Milk
Star Rating
(Within Limousin breed)
★★★★
★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
49%
Replacement
€121
(Average)
Terminal
€116
(Average)
56%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★★ ★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cow: Breed avg: Breed avg: 3.8%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+4.9%
Beef Heifer: Breed avg: Breed avg: 8.33%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+10.3%
Star Rating
(Within Limousin breed)
★★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: -0.06, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 23.45kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 2.15, All breeds avg: 1.42
-0.05
47% (Average)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★
58%
★★★★★
54%
★★★★★
(Average)
+23.6kg
(Average)
Scale
83% (V High)
43%
Scale
+2.13
Reliability
(Average)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4) Breed avg: 4.8%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
★★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: -0.52kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: 1.18days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+5.4%
59%
+4.4kg
48%
★★★★
40%
★
+1.93 days
(Average)
(Average)
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Re
Charolais
€121
Omega
Index
DOB: 21-Oct-2018 Breeder: Earl Toillon Didier, France
Myostatin: Q204x/+
Sire Pic
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Epernay
Isadora
“
placeme
nt
CH6493 Bastion Utilite Voimo Baleine
“
Ranks highly for Milk and Fertility
Star Rating
(Within Charolais breed)
★★★★★
★★★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
38%
Replacement
€121
(Low)
Terminal
€139
(Average)
42%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★★ ★★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cow: Breed avg: 5.7%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+5.1%
Beef Heifer: Breed avg: 10.89%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+10%
Star Rating
(Within Charolais breed)
★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: 0.04, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 33.75kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 1.89, All breeds avg: 1.42
Reliability
67% (High)
34% (Low)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
0.02
33%
★★★
+38.1kg
40%
(Average)
★★★★★
+1.78
39%
★★★★
Scale
Scale
(Low)
(Low)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
Breed avg: 4.62%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
9
★★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: -3.52kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: -1.34days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+3.1%
52%
+3.3kg
39%
★★★
-2.81 days
32%
★★★★★
(Low)
(Low)
To order straws call 023 8820452
Index
DOB: 11-Dec-2017 Breeder: N & R Desseauve, France
Myostatin: F94L/F94L
Sire Pic
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Jaffa
Limousin
Re
€119
Nut
{
placeme
nt
LM3716 Alex Barbie
Gauloi Eba Rebecca
“
“
Outcross bloodline and only 2.6% Calving Difficulty on Beef Cows
Star Rating
(Within Limousin breed)
★★★★
★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
41%
Replacement
€119
(Average)
Terminal
€117
(Average)
46%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★★ ★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cow: Breed avg: 3.8%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+2.6%
Beef Heifer: Breed avg: 8.33%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+7.8%
Star Rating
(Within Limousin breed)
★★★★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: -0.06, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 23.45kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 2.15, All breeds avg: 1.42
-0.01
44% (Average)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★
43%
★★★★
42%
★★★★
(Average)
+21.1kg
(Average)
Scale
69% (High)
42%
Scale
+1.66
Reliability
(Average)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4) Breed avg: 4.8%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
★★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: -0.52kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: 1.18days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+5.6%
55%
+2.2kg
39%
★★★
-0.24 days
34%
★★
(Low)
(Low)
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Spring 2021 AI Birth Stats
The class of Spring 2021, who sired them? The first half of 2021 saw 653,864 beef calves (beef sire x beef dam) born on Irish farms, of which 67,697 have been registered to AI sires. This represents approximately 10% of all suckler beef calves born in the period. Below is a list of the top 10 AI sires of Spring 2021 suckler progeny based on sires recorded. The Top 10 AI Sires with the most progeny recorded to them between 1/1/21 to 30/6/21. Rank
Al Code
Breed
Number of Progeny
Repl Index
Term Index
GI Sire
1
LM4217
MOONDHARRIG KNELL
LM
6183
€167
€123
Yes
2
LM2014
EWDENDALE IVOR
LM
5011
€174
€162
Yes
3
CH4321
LAPON
CH
3021
€91
€148
Yes
4
CH4159
KNOCKMOYLE10 LOKI
CH
2716
€89
€165
Yes
5
AA4089 INTELAGRI MATTEO
AA
1955
€127
€80
Yes
6
CH2218
BIVOUAC
CH
1585
€183
€152
No
7
CH4251
GOLDSTAR LUDWIG
CH
1576
€113
€129
Yes
8
LM4591
CROSS LIAM
LM
1493
€121
€99
Yes
9
CH4160
POTTLEREAGH MARK
CH
1365
€123
€134
No
10
SI2152
CURAHEEN EARP
SI
1342
€204
€94
Yes
Name
Evaluation based on the July 2021 run.
These 10 sires account for 38% of all the AI suckler progeny born in the first half of 2021. The list is dominated by well proven Limousin and Charolais sires. The 10 sires listed above have an average Replacement Index of €139 which is 5 Stars across breeds with relatively high reliability across all the sires and very high in some cases. Encouragingly, 8 of the 10 sires listed above have graduated from Gene Ireland over the years which highlights the value of the program for progeny testing young high impact sires and driving the rate of genetic gain by building high reliability indexes at a young age via robust data recording. Every Spring and Autumn a new panel of young high genetic merit sires are made available to farmers for just €5 per straw.
LM4217
11 11
CH4321
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The top 3 Angus AI Sires based on Sires recorded 1/1/21 to 30/6/21 Number of
Repl. Index
GI Sire
AA
1955
€127
Yes
HW FARGHAL T516
AA
1044
€102
No
LISS BRENDAN
AA
615
€127
Yes
Number of
Repl. Index
GI Sire
Rank
Code
1
AA4089
INTELAGRI MATTEO E.T. (ET)
2
AA4640
3
AA2163
Name
Breed
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
The top 3 Aubrac AI Sires based on Sires recorded 1/1/21 to 30/6/21 Rank
Code
1
AU4683
TURLOUGHMORE MAGNIFICENT
AU
396
€204
Yes
2
AU4563
JOHNSTOWN LOYD
AU
151
€181
Yes
3
AU5428
SLIABH LUACHRA MARIO
AU
83
€172
Yes
Repl. Index
GI Sire
Name
Breed
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
The top 3 Belgian Blue AI Sires based on Sires recorded 1/1/21 to 30/6/21 Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
Rank
Code
1
BB2247
DU GRAND BON DIEU
BB
607
€101
No
2
BB5223
NOX DE L’ORGELOT
BB
266
€47
No
3
BB4438
AN DE BEAUFFAUX
BB
235
€75
No
Repl. Index
GI Sire
Name
Breed
The top 3 Blonde AI Sires based on Sires recorded 1/1/21 to 30/6/21 Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
Rank
Code
1
BA2308
STONELEA INZAGHI
BA
190
€35
No
2
BA4550
HASHTAG
BA
51
€104
Yes
3
BA4352
SILVERWOOD MARK
BA
36
€69
No
Repl. Index
GI Sire
Name
Breed
The top 3 Hereford AI Sires based on Sires recorded 1/1/21 to 30/6/21 Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
Rank
Code
1
HE4297
FABB 1 NORTHERN STAR
HE
401
€124
Yes
2
HE2043
SOLPOLL 1 KENTUCKY KID
HE
239
€108
Yes
3
HE4105
CONMELVIN OLLIE
HE
211
€111
No
Name
Breed
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1212
The top 3 Parthenaise AI Sires based on Sires recorded 1/1/21 to 30/6/21 Number of
Repl. Index
GI Sire
PT
103
€87
Yes
GAINSBARRE
PT
54
€150
No
KILLERWICK LANCELOT
PT
28
€124
No
Number of
Repl. Index
GI Sire
Rank
Code
1
PT4570
KILGULBIN PARTHENAISE LOGAN
2
PT2165
3
PT4742
Name
Breed
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
The top 3 Piedmontese AI Sires based on Sires recorded 1/1/21 to 30/6/21 Rank
Code
1
PI4566
SANDYMOUNT NORDIC
PI
46
€131
Yes
2
PI4672
ZANZIBAR
PI
8
€136
No
3
PI4664
VOLPINO
PI
5
€140
No
Repl. Index
GI Sire
Name
Breed
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
The top 3 Salers AI Sires based on Sires recorded 1/1/21 to 30/6/21 Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
Rank
Code
1
SA4604
KNOTTOWN ROY
SA
1002
€253
Yes
2
SA2153
HIGHFIELD ODRAN
SA
283
€234
Yes
3
SA4461
SPIDDAL PAT
SA
180
€157
Yes
Repl. Index
GI Sire
Name
Breed
The top 3 Shorthorn AI Sires based on Sires recorded 1/1/21 to 30/6/21 Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
Rank
Code
1
SH4748
BUNCRAGGY FIREFOX
SH
408
€105
Yes
2
SH4209
STONEYROYD HALCYON MATRIX
SH
227
€78
Yes
3
SH4609
CLONINA EXPLORER
SH
112
€100
No
Repl. Index
GI Sire
Name
Breed
The top 3 Simmental AI Sires based on Sires recorded 1/1/21 to 30/6/21
13 13
Number of EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Progeny
Rank
Code
Name
Breed
1
SI2152
CURAHEEN EARP
SI
1342
€204
Yes
2
SI2469
LISNACRANN FIFTY CENT
SI
987
€192
Yes
3
SI4250
LIS NA RI GUCCI
SI
468
€161
Yes
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Gene Ireland Progeny LM6172 bred by Steven Tierney, Co Tipp.
CH5626 bred by Sebana Moynagh, Co Cavan.
AU4683 bred by Helen Coyne, Co Offaly.
AA4603 bred by Ger Dineen, Co Cork
SA4604 bred by Ger Dineen, Co Cork.
LM4872 bred by Steven Tierney, Co Tipp.
LM5422 bred by Mary Russell, Co Tipp.
SI2469 bred by John Daly, Co Cork
CH5626 bred by Mary Russell, Co Tipp
SI4590 bred by Hubert Nicholson, Co Meath
CH5974 bred by Hubert Nicholson, Co Meath
Do you want to have your Gene Ireland progeny featured on our social media or in our Spring 2022 directory? Please text or WhatsApp your pictures to 086 796 9797 CH6367 bred by Niall Patterson, Co Leitrim
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4 14
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€146
Orbi
Index
DOB: 17-Sep-2018 Breeder: Michel Bouchot, France
{
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Hamel
FR7122096710
Myostatin: Q204x/+
Urfe Fanfare Calogero FR7121613212
“
“
Highest Terminal Index bull on this years panel
Star Rating
(Within Charolais breed)
★★★★
★★★★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
37%
Replacement
€96
(Low)
Terminal
€146
(Average)
41%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★
★★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cow: Breed avg: 5.7%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+3.3%
Beef Heifer: Breed avg: 10.89%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+6.9%
Star Rating
(Within Charolais breed)
★★★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: 0.04, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 33.75kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 1.89, All breeds avg: 1.42
Reliability
65% (High)
30% (Low)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
31%
★★★★
+37.6kg
39%
★★★★★
+1.66
39%
★★★★
0.05 Scale
Scale
(Low) (Low)
(Low)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
Breed avg: 4.62%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
15
★★★★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: -3.52kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: -1.34days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+4.2%
51%
-0.4kg
38%
★★
-2.21 days
31%
★★★★
(Low)
(Low)
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Limousin
Charolais
CH6490
rminal Te
€145
Cloonradoon Ricky
DOB: 19-Jan-2020 Breeder: Anthony Mcdermott - Elphin St Strokestown Co Roscommon
Myostatin: Q204x/+
{
Fiston
Cloonradoon Nicole
“
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Index
Charolais
CH7503
Tinor Baronne Cavelands Fenian Cloonradoon Izzy Et
“
Son of Fiston crossed with a Cavelands Fenian cow
Star Rating
(Within Charolais breed)
★★★★
★★★★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
49%
Replacement
€88
(Average)
Terminal
€145
(Average)
50%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★
★★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cow: Breed avg: 5.7%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+6.9%
Beef Heifer: Breed avg: 10.89%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+15.3%
Star Rating
(Within Charolais breed)
★★★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: 0.04, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★★★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★★★★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 33.75kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 1.89, All breeds avg: 1.42
0.07
52% (Average)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★
46%
★★★★★
47%
★★★★★
(Average)
+39.1kg
(Average)
Scale
73% (High)
47%
Scale
+2.19
Reliability
(Average)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
Breed avg: 4.62%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: -3.52kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: -1.34days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+2.1%
63%
-5.3kg
47%
★
45%
★★★★★
-2.8 days
(Average)
(Average)
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16 4
Belgian Blue
BB7332
rminal Te
€142
Amoureux Hof Ter Goedtmoed
Index
DOB: 07-Feb-2019 Bred by n/a
Myostatin: Pending
{
{ {
Litige Du Sart
Uniek Van Ter Bos
“
Imperial De L’Ecluse Deesse De Fontena Hazard Vd Pannemeers Tardive De Somme
“
5 Star across all beef breeds for Carcass Weight & Conformation
Star Rating
(Within Belgian Blue breed)
★
★★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
37%
Replacement
€13
(Low)
Terminal
€142
(Average)
40%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★
★★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cows: Breed avg: 10.47%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+14.5%
Beef Heifers: Breed avg: 21.61%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+26.9%
Star Rating
(Within Belgian Blue breed)
★★★★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: 0.16, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★★★★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 35.7kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 2.83, All breeds avg: 1.42
Reliability
63% (High)
37% (Low)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
0.24
36%
★★★★★
+37.4kg
36%
★★★★★
+3.15
36%
★★★★★
Scale
Scale
(Low) (Low)
(Low)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4)
Breed avg: 10.41%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
17
★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: 3.75kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: 4.62days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+13.2%
52%
+3.1kg
34%
★★★
+6.45 days
32%
★
(Low)
(Low)
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rminal Te
€140
JK Porto
Index
DOB: 12-Jan-2019 Breeder: Jean Kirsch, Luxembourg
Myostatin: F94L/F94L
{
{ {
Jongleur
Fiona P
Limousin
LM6313 Grog P Frida Cyan Po Fillis P
“
“
Polled and high Carcass Weight figures
Star Rating
(Within Limousin breed)
★★★★
★★★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
36%
Replacement
€106
(Low)
Terminal
€140
(Average)
40%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★★★
★★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cow: Breed avg: 3.8%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+4.4%
Beef Heifer: Breed avg: 8.33%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+7.8%
Star Rating
(Within Limousin breed)
★★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: -0.06, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★★★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 23.45kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 2.15,All breeds avg: 1.42
Reliability
66% (High)
31% (Low)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
31%
★★
+29.1kg
37%
★★★★★
+1.95
36%
★★★★★
-0.05 Scale
Scale
(Low) (Low)
(Low)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4) Breed avg: 4.8%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: -0.52kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: 1.18days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+4.5%
50%
-3.2kg
34%
★
-0.21 days
31%
★★
(Low)
(Low)
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18 4
rminal Te
€134
Noob
Index
DOB: 06-Oct-2017 Breeder: Anthony G-Patureau, France
Myostatin: nt821/F94L
{
{ {
Indigo
Hymalaya
Fureur-Ben Bolivie Aristochat Parisienne
“
“
5 Star across all beef breeds for Carcass Weight & Conformation
Star Rating
(Within Limousin breed)
★
★★★★
Economic Indexes
€uro value per pogeny
Index Reliability
40%
Replacement
€72
(Average)
Terminal
€134
(Average)
49%
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
★★
★★★★★
CALVING DIFFICULTY (births requiring considerable assistance: %3 & 4) When Mated With
Value
Beef Cow: Breed avg: 3.8%, All breeds avg: 3.89%
+6.9%
Beef Heifer: Breed avg: 8.33%, All breeds avg: 8.16%
+15%
Star Rating
(Within Limousin breed)
★★★★
Key Replacement Profit Traits
Value
Reliability
EXPECTED PROGENY PERFORMANCE Docility (1-5 scale)
Breed avg: -0.06, All breeds avg: 0.02
★★★
Carcass weight (Kg)
★★★★★
Carcass Conformation (1-15 scale)
Breed avg: 23.45kg, All breeds avg: 16.78kg
Breed avg: 2.15, All breeds avg: 1.42
Reliability
84% (V High)
43% (Average)
Star Rating
(Across all beef breads)
-0.03
32%
★★
+24.2kg
(Average)
42%
★★★★★
+2.97
36%
★★★★★
Scale
Scale
(Low)
(Low)
EXPECTED DAUGHTER BREEDING PERFORMANCE Daughter Calving Diff (%3&4) Breed avg: 4.8%, All breeds avg: 5.36%
19
★★
Daughter Milk (Kg)
★★★
Daughter Calving Interval (days)
Breed avg: -0.52kg, All breeds avg: 2.39kg Breed avg: 1.18days, All breeds avg: -0.85days
+6.4%
51%
-1.5kg
(Low)
+1.27 days
35%
★
33%
★
(Low)
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Limousin
Limousin
LM5608
Gene Ireland Profile Gerry & Helen Keane together with their family Rachel, Mark & Th r se run a herd of 45 cows including 5 pedigree Limousins in a split calving system near the village of Tynagh in Co. Galway. The average Replacement Index of the cows in the herd is an impressive €117 compared to the national average of €84. As Gerry teaches in Roscommon, calving ease, docility and a cow’s mothering ability are of paramount importance. “What could be better than on arrival home from school to find a new-born calf up and suckling it’s mother – Nature at its best!” The couple have been using Gene Ireland straws for the last 10 years and currently over half the animals in the herd are sired by Gene Ireland bulls. They are active participants in both the BDGP and BEEP-S schemes. The herd comprises of mainly Limousin cows with some Simmental, Belgian Blue, Parthenais and Charolais also represented. Operating a closed herd, 100% DIY AI has been used until 2021 when a home-bred Limousin bull has been introduced to tidy up. Some of the Gene Ireland sires that worked well for them over the years include CWI, AYH, LM2156, LM2150, ZKY, RHF. CH4562, CH4680, SI4595, SI4590, PT4570 and LM5983. All progeny not being retained for replacements are sold as weanlings from 7-12 months of age. One of the standout cows in the herd is IE182598290312. Sired by the former Gene Ireland Limousin sire CWI (Castleview Casino) and born in January 2012. This cow has produced a calf every year for 7 years with a lifetime average calving interval of 374 days. She is pictured below with her CSQ sired twins which were born unassisted in January 2021. She currently has a Replacement Index of €207 and weighed 818 kgs in August 2021. She boasts an incredible Milk pta of +15.4 kgs which is reflected in the ADG of her calves which have hit 1.82 kg per day for her 2020 born calf. This cow is a great example of what can be achieved in the suckler beef industry through a combination of genetics and top-class management.
Cow 312 Suckler Cow Report
Cow: IE182598290312
CWI: Sire of Cow 312
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Highfield House, Shinagh, Bandon, Co.Cork, Ireland. Telephone: +353 (023) 8820452 Fax: +353 (023) 8820229 Email: query@icbf.com
What could be better than on arrival home from school to find a new-born calf up and suckling it’s mother – Nature at its best!
“
Gerry Keane, Gene Ireland User
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