Sustainable Ruminant Genetics (SRG) was delighted to attend the AVSPNI Conference and Gala Dinner last weekend, engaging with veterinary professionals and highlighting the opportunities the Northern Ireland Bovine Genetics Project (BGP) offers to farmers.
The conference provided a valuable opportunity to raise awareness of the BGP and discuss how genotyping can help farmers make more informed breeding decisions, improve herd performance and support the long-term sustainability of Northern Ireland’s beef and dairy sectors.
Through the BGP, SRG is working to make genetic information more accessible to farmers, helping them better understand the genetic potential of their animals. Genotyping provides valuable insights into parentage, inherited traits and genetic evaluations, supporting more informed decisions around breeding, health and productivity.
The gala dinner also offered an excellent opportunity for the SRG team to connect with veterinary professionals in a more informal setting, discuss the benefits of genetics and highlight the important role vets can play in supporting farmers to engage with the project.
Veterinary professionals are key partners in raising awareness of the BGP and helping farmers understand how genetic information can benefit their herds. SRG looks forward to continuing to work alongside the veterinary sector to encourage participation and promote the use of genetics across Northern Ireland.
The project aims to strengthen the use of genetic information across the beef and dairy industries, helping farmers unlock the genetic potential of their herds and build a more productive and sustainable future.
SRG would like to thank AVSPNI for the opportunity to attend the conference and gala dinner and engage with veterinary professionals on the growing role of genetics in Northern Ireland agriculture.
