Sligo-based cattle exporter Ciaran Burke is currently in the process of sourcing approximately 200 in-calf heifers to be exported to Scotland.

The heifers, which are all of continental breeding, are in-calf and calving from September to November. It is understood that so far all heifers have been sourced in the Sligo area.

The market has been welcomed by farming organisations, especially given the current beef market conditions. It is thought that further shipments of breeding and in-calf stock will take place over the coming months.