All of our members have one interest in common – a love and belief in the Hereford Breed and in cattle breeding. The challenge in shaping the breed, the commercial returns and the many social contacts and camaraderie among fellow breeders are just some of the reasons for becoming involved. New members are welcome. If you are the owner of one pedigree Hereford breeding female why not join in and be part of a worldwide love affair with Herefords.
Herd size is in general small with an average of six breeding cows though variations exist from one to one hundred cows. In order to negative the limits of scale artificial insemination is widely used to provide access to sires and genetics not easily available otherwise. The use of such technology together with embryo transfer provides the opportunity to also secure genetics from outside Ireland and thereby widen the gene pool available. DNA technology is widely used in parentage identification. It is necessary that all sires, donor dams and calves resulting from embryo transplant to be DNA profiled.
As a member of the Irish Hereford Breed Society, you become part of a long tradition of excellence and innovation in the Irish beef cattle industry.
Please note, annual membership is due between 1st July and 30th September each year.
All calves must be Genomic tested as soon as possible to obtain a certificate. This can be carried out by contacting ICBF on 023 8820452 or via HerdPlus and requesting a hair sample kit.
Please note: Certificates will NOT be issued for calves until the Genomic test has been completed & correct results have been returned including the Polled results.
Genomic tests generally take 4-6 weeks for results to be returned & cost €22 (fee to be paid to ICBF when ordering).
Alternatively, breeders can sign upto the National Genotyping Scheme and use the calf tags to genotype calves from birth. More information here: CLICK HERE.
For any other queries please contact the Irish Hereford Breed Society at irishhereford@gmail.com.
Once the animal has been named with ICBF, the IHBS will pick up the registration and issue an invoice for the registration during the following calendar month.
The Fee for registration is €45 – paid via Direct Debit or €50 if paid by cheque, cash or card payment can be made over the phone.
All calves must be notified within 30 days of birth or there will be late fees incurred at a rate of €5 per week overdue on top of the €45/€50 fee.
Each new member must fully complete the New Membership form and return it to the Irish Hereford Office.For more information on becoming a member please visit the Become a Member page.
Society sales take place in GVM Tullamore, GVM Kilmallock and Central Auctions each Spring and Autumn. Dates and detail are available in the Shows & Sales page on this site.
All members are permitted to enter Society hosted shows and sales.
Please order and purchase through the Breed Improvement Scheme page on this website. Please note orders can take upto six weeks to fulfill from the time the order is processed in the office
Irish Hereford Breed Society,
Harbour Street,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath
N91 FC04
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri : 09:00 - 17:00
Phone lines are operational from 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 16:00
