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Dairy Gene Ireland - Alan Jagoe

Alan Jagoe and his family run a 300 cow pedigree Holstein Friesian herd under the prefix of Ballindeasig on the outskirts of  Nohoval, Co. Cork. The dairy enterprise is primarily Spring calving with a small number of cows calving during the Autumn months. Alan has been heavily concentrated on progressing the herd's genetic merit in recent times through data recording and ICBF applications. Milk recording data, AI usage, Sire Advice, participation in the DNA Calf Registration Programme and Gene Ireland are all vital for the herd to strive towards the target of breeding cows that can produce 600 kgs of milk solids. The Jagoe family have been availing of the HerdPlus service for many years and claim that this has enabled them to monitor and make more informed breeding decisions by studying the various reports and information that is readily available. The Jagoe family had their first progeny born from Gene Ireland sired calves in Spring of 2017. According to Alan, Gene Ireland is an important ‘part of the jigsaw’ in order to strive towards their specific breeding goals for the herd which also reflects on the herd EBI figures at the moment. Having the opportunity to access the highest EBI bulls through the programme in Alan’s opinion aids in making significant leaps in genetic gains for the next generation herd. Alan stressed the importance of knowing the correct sire and dam shortly after the birth through the DNA Registration Programme as it eliminates the possibility of inbreeding down the line when he knows that the parentage of his animals are correct. In addition to this, access to genomics this early in the animals life helps greatly when selecting animals for breeding and when selling surplus stock for example.