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‘No major’ bluetongue impact on AI supply
Rachel Donovan
While the supply of semen, particularly imported Belgian Blue, is OK for this year - next year might be an issue if bluetongue continues to spread in Europe.
14 May 2025 Markets
Calf price update: climb of €94/head in a week for Belgian Blue heifer calves
The upward trajectory of calf prices is showing no signs of fading, as prices continue to climb even as supply is significantly ahead of this time last year, according to the ICBF calf price database.
14 May 2025 Pedigree
Overdose sons take Carlisle by storm
Irish Genetics were to the fore at the recent show and sale at Borderway Mart, Carlisle.
Watch: big money for Belgian Blue bull weanlings in Ennis
Adam Woods reports from Tuesday’s weekly weaning sale in Clare Marts, Ennis.
13 May 2025 Markets
Camera at the Mart: all systems go as calf price strengthens in Bandon
Supply is noticeably dropping off and this is resulting in prices remaining on a very firm footing at the weekly calf sale in Bandon Mart.
12 May 2025 Markets
Martbids Database: heavy cattle trade rebounds in marts
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s cattle trade, including the latest of what’s happening in the country’s marts.
7 May 2025 Markets
Calf price update: bull calf prices increase across the breeds as supply falls
Prices for bull calves were up anywhere from €14/head to €36/head compared with last week, according to the ICBF calf price database, reports Tommy Moyles.
7 May 2025 Markets
Watch: weanling heifers hit over €6/kg in Elphin
Adam Woods reports from Monday evening's special weanling sale in Elphin Mart.
6 May 2025 Markets
Dairy-beef AI sales up by 40%
AI companies have warned of a serious shortage of dairy replacement heifers in the country at present.
30 April 2025 News
Jalex serves up jaw-dropping £1 million sale
Jalex livestock in Northern Ireland produced the first-ever £1 million sale over the weekend, writes Nevan McKiernan.
30 April 2025 Pedigree
Calf price update: prices shoot up as supply slips back
Calf numbers slipped back following a rise the previous week and this, combined with exceptional demand from farmers and shippers, resulted in calf prices going up right across the board.
30 April 2025 Markets
In pictures: calf numbers holding steady in Bandon
Calf numbers held steady and there was a bit more appetite for heavier calves in Bandon Mart this week, reports Tommy Moyles.
28 April 2025 Markets