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Bluetongue in NI confirmed as more suspected

The results of further testing carried out on the 44 suspected bluetongue cases is awaited.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Bluetongue in NI confirmed as more suspected

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No change to Irish live exports following Northern Ireland bluetongue cases

No change to Irish live exports following Northern Ireland bluetongue cases

NEWS 3 December 2025

Live exports from Northern Ireland suspended due to bluetongue

Live exports from Northern Ireland suspended due to bluetongue

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 December 2025

Bluetongue virus – the trade implications for live exports in Northern Ireland

Bluetongue virus – the trade implications for live exports in Northern Ireland

Bluetongue virus – the trade implications for live exports in Northern Ireland

NORTHERN IRELAND 30 November 2025

Beef prices dent cattle exports

Beef prices dent cattle exports

Beef prices dent cattle exports

MARKETS 5 November 2025

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Strong processors are better than alternative

Strong processors are better than alternative

Factories expanding overseas needn't be bad for Irish farmer suppliers.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Editorial: importance of high health status cannot be overstated

Editorial: importance of high health status cannot be overstated

Getting buy-in from farmers around any actions is an even bigger challenge, and lessons need to be learned from the BVD eradication programme as to what went right and what went wrong.

VIEWPOINTS 15 October 2025

Martbids Database: exporters drive bull weanling demand

Martbids Database: exporters drive bull weanling demand

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Department allay fears of disruption from French cattle live export ban

Department allay fears of disruption from French cattle live export ban

It was feared that a ban on live cattle exports which comes into place on 18 October would interfere with the export of cattle from Ireland, but cattle can continue to transit through France.

NEWS 15 October 2025

France introduces temporary ban on live exports of cattle

France introduces temporary ban on live exports of cattle

The ban has been introduced to try to get on top of lumpy skin disease - it is not yet known how it will affect the movement of Irish cattle exports.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Cattle scarcity set to continue into next year

Cattle scarcity set to continue into next year

Adam Woods and Darren Carty have news of a positive outlook for beef markets for the rest of 2025 and into 2026.

MARKETS 15 October 2025

Weanling exports slightly down on 2024 levels

Weanling exports slightly down on 2024 levels

Demand for weanlings from buyers on the continent while remaining firm is back marginally compared to the same time last year according to Bord Bia data.

MARKETS 15 October 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

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