Excluded herds re-apply to whole herd recording programme
Three herds were removed from the ICBF's whole herd recording programme earlier this year after questions were raised over birth dates recorded for calves in the programme.
The three herds, two of which are Limousin herds, were removed from the programme earlier this year after questions were raised over the birth dates recorded for calves in the programme.
Speaking to the Irish Farmers Journal, the spokesperson said: “There will be a re-validation of the herds to rejoin the programme.
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“The reputation of the whole herd recording programme is of paramount importance to the ICBF.”
While ICBF could not confirm whether the herds will be allowed to re-enter the programme, it is understood that they will not be allowed to return in time for the autumn society sales.
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In total, to date, 550 herds have signed up to the programme.
Of this number, 340 herds have been visited by ICBF.
In early August, the Irish Farmers Journal revealed that three herds were removed from the programme.
The herds had their quality data stamps removed, which ruled them out of attending society sales.
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Three herds were removed from the ICBF's whole herd recording programme earlier this year after questions were raised over birth dates recorded for calves in the programme.
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The three herds, two of which are Limousin herds, were removed from the programme earlier this year after questions were raised over the birth dates recorded for calves in the programme.
Speaking to the Irish Farmers Journal, the spokesperson said: “There will be a re-validation of the herds to rejoin the programme.
“The reputation of the whole herd recording programme is of paramount importance to the ICBF.”
While ICBF could not confirm whether the herds will be allowed to re-enter the programme, it is understood that they will not be allowed to return in time for the autumn society sales.
Visit
In total, to date, 550 herds have signed up to the programme.
Of this number, 340 herds have been visited by ICBF.
In early August, the Irish Farmers Journal revealed that three herds were removed from the programme.
The herds had their quality data stamps removed, which ruled them out of attending society sales.
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