Liam O’Leary of Ballybride, Conna still holds the top herd in the country (ranked on EBI) according to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, having published the top 200 herds in the country this week.

David Lonergan, Modeligo, Ballyduff came in in ninth position; Teagasc Moorepark’s Next Generation herd is ranked 13th ahead of Patrick Flynn, Coolmohan, Kilworth (14th) and Kevin Hegarty, Ballyderowne, Kilworth came 19th.

In total, there are 24 herds that are making an appearance on the list for the first time. The average EBI of the Top 200 herds is €185 with €56 coming from milk and €98 from fertility.