The Hereford Breed Improvement Scheme was first introduced almost 30 years ago.  Set up as a revolving fund with a subscription of £25 from each participant at the time.  The scheme has provided an opportunity for smaller herds in particular to have greater access to and a choice of bulls and semen from Ireland and across the world.

Potential sires are identified and semen purchased with a view to providing the best possible genetics at minimum cost to scheme members.   Society members not currently participating in the scheme can join for a once off payment of €65.

The Breed Improvement Committee are continuously on the look out for new and improved genetics for inclusion in the scheme. Semen of bulls in the new 2010 brochure is, in most cases, available for export.  Please allow 2 – 3 weeks for delivery of semen.

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AI Royalty Fees

GLASLOUGH ESQUIRE (GSQ

GLASLOUGH ESQUIRE (GSQ): A royalty fee of €20 is due to the Society upon registeration of progeny from Glaslough Esquire. Available through Dovea Genetics.

ARDLAHAN GINGER (AGI):

ARDLAHAN GINGER (AGI): The Champion at Roscommon in October 2008 was bred by Darren and Paddy O'Rourke, Kildimo and purchased by the Society in partnership with the National Cattle Breeding Centre, Enfield. Semen is now available through Progressive Genetics at 1850 20 20 50 and Munster Group at 022-43228. A Royalty fee of €20.00 applies to progeny at registration as with Glaslough Esquire. News from Enfield is that this bull has progressed and grown very well and is showing very good potential.