Calf Birth registrations

Waterford tops average herd size in 2025

There were four counties with an average herd size in excess of 100 bovines including Waterford, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Kilkenny

NEWS 17 June 2026

Waterford tops average herd size in 2025

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Bovine birth registrations still trending above 2025 levels

Bovine birth registrations still trending above 2025 levels

NEWS 24 May 2026

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

Calf birth registrations running 21,397 head higher

NEWS 18 April 2026

Calf birth registrations running 36,469 head higher

Calf birth registrations running 36,469 head higher

Calf birth registrations running 36,469 head higher

NEWS 15 March 2026

Mart bovine sales fall by just 22,268 head in 2025

Mart bovine sales fall by just 22,268 head in 2025

Mart bovine sales fall by just 22,268 head in 2025

NEWS 11 February 2026

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Exports to remain north of 200,000

Exports to remain north of 200,000

While a 10% decline is expected from the high point of over 223,000 calves exported in 2025, demand is expected to remain robust in key export markets.

CALVES 1 January 1970

Calf births down 54,396 head with national herd over 200,000 head lower

Calf births down 54,396 head with national herd over 200,000 head lower

A reduction in calf births and strong live exports are feeding into a declining cattle herd, with over 233,000 fewer animals on farms on 1 August 2025 compared to 1 August 2024.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Beef from dairy keeps calf registrations up

Beef from dairy keeps calf registrations up

There is a 20% increase in beef sired calves registered to dairy dams in the first half of 2025

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

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