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Pedigree
Top-priced lots go for export at Charolais Premier Sale
Nevan McKiernan
Nevan McKiernan reports on the Charolais Premier Show and Sale, which took place at Elphin Mart on Saturday.
23 March 2025 Pedigree
Pabo Rocknroll son sells for €26,700 at Limousin Premier Sale
Nevan McKiernan reports on the Limousin Premier Show and Sale, which took place at Central Auctions, Roscrea, on Saturday.
23 March 2025 Pedigree
Premier Hereford sale sees average price increase by over €1,000 from last year
Nevan McKiernan reports on the Hereford Premier Show and Sale of bulls which took place at Golden Vale Mart, Tullamore, on Saturday.
Camera at the Mart: red hot trade in Cahersiveen spring show and sale
There were more weanling bulls than usual at Iveragh Mart's spring bull and bullock show and sale this week and trade was red hot.
19 March 2025 Markets
St Patrick keeps the beef trade positive
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.
17 March 2025 Markets
Picking the perfect bull team
Aidan Brennan looks at some of the key criteria when picking a bull team for use on dairy herds this spring.
17 March 2025 Spring AI
ICBF updates sire advice and TB data
New addition to sire advice has potential to save dairy industry €2.2m, writes Kevin Downing from the ICBF.
17 March 2025 Spring AI
ICMSA urges AI companies to 'press pause' on IP plans for 2025
The ICMSA's calls reference Dovea Genetics, Eurogene, Munster Bovine and Progressive Genetics.
13 March 2025 News
Farmer views: ‘stars aren’t the be all and end all’
We asked suckler farmers to give their opinions on the row between the breed societies and the ICBF star rating system.
13 March 2025 News
What’s on: upcoming dates for the diary
Nevan Mc Kiernan looks ahead to some of the pedigree cattle sales taking place over the coming days.
12 March 2025 Pedigree
Martbids Database: cull cows up €300/head in three weeks
Adam Woods has the latest in this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.
12 March 2025 Markets
Beef prices: €7.50/kg on the table for Angus cattle
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes on offer for finished cattle.
10 March 2025 Markets