The webinar, which will be chaired by Dr. Peter Doyle, Teagasc Grange, will cover topics such as what is the ideal cow, bull selection, improving herd genetics, and understanding the role of myostatin genes in cattle breeding.

What You’ll Learn

• What is the Ideal Cow? – How to use genetic traits to breed the perfect cow for your system
• Bull Selection – What matters most for your farm: Milk production, carcass quality, or conformation?
• Expert Discussion – Rosalish Goulding, Chris Daly (ICBF), and Ger McSweeney (Future Beef Farmer, Cork) share insights on improving herd genetics
• Myostatin Genes – Understanding their role in cattle breeding:
  • What are myostatin genes?
  • How to identify them in your cows or bulls
  • Using them to enhance herd performance while avoiding pitfalls
  • Insights from Dr. Cliona Ryan, Geneticist, Teagasc