The increase is being underpinned by higher numbers of beef cattle aged 12 to 36 months on farms, along with over 26,000 more suckler cows in the national herd.
Cows seized from Clare farm by Department in welfare-related operation
Farmer Writes: I knew our twin bulls were good, but I didn't expect those prices
Shamonda virus suspected or reported in six Irish cattle herds
How one Irish firm is helping farmers get more life out of older machinery
Deer culling: IFA calls for payment for every female deer removed
