Algeria

Weanlings making up to €350 less a head as export demand falls, ICSA says

The ICSA suckler chair has highlighted concerns that weanling prices are down significantly on last year due to falling live export demand.

NEWS 5 November 2026

Weanlings making up to €350 less a head as export demand falls, ICSA says

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Weanling bulls down €300/head

Weanling bulls down €300/head

NEWS 4 November 2026

Where to now for weanling export prospects?

Where to now for weanling export prospects?

NEWS 4 November 2026

Algeria temporarily suspends live imports of cattle

Algeria temporarily suspends live imports of cattle

Algeria temporarily suspends live imports of cattle

NEWS 27 October 2026

Weanling export figures down as African demand rises

Weanling export figures down as African demand rises

Weanling export figures down as African demand rises

NEWS 22 October 2026

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MartBids Database: weanling export numbers down on 2025 levels

MartBids Database: weanling export numbers down on 2025 levels

Martin Merrick looks at where the major outlets for Irish weanlings are and what prices farmers are getting for these calves.

MARKETS 21 October 2026

Live export boost as 1,700 bulls set sail for Algeria

Live export boost as 1,700 bulls set sail for Algeria

The consignment that left Ireland on Monday evening also included over 100 in-calf Friesian heifers.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Pneumonia vaccinations vital for African weanling market - exporter

Pneumonia vaccinations vital for African weanling market - exporter

Poor pneumonia protocols on suckler farms could put the valuable north African market for weanlings at risk and result in exporters steering clear of unvaccinated stock, a Cork Marts event heard.

MARKETS 28 July 2026

Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

Boost as hoggets fly to Africa

Almost 2,000 Irish hoggets were flown to Algeria this week, in what has been a standout feature of the live trade for sheep.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Beef trade records a lift

Beef trade records a lift

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Maxwell livestock loads shipment of weanling bulls

Maxwell livestock loads shipment of weanling bulls

A total of 1,665 Irish bulls have landed safely in Algeria from a shipment organised by Roscommon based Maxwell Livestock, reports Cathal Gormley.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Peace would just be the start

Peace would just be the start

An end to the conflict in Iran would not see an immediate return to February prices.

NEWS 25 March 2026

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