Calf birth Registrations

Calf birth registrations running 36,469 head higher

Dairy birth registrations are running over 25,000 head, or 3%, higher while beef birth registrations are running 7,553 head, or 6%, higher.

NEWS 15 March 2026

Calf birth registrations running 36,469 head higher

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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

Exports to remain north of 200,000

Exports to remain north of 200,000

CALVES 24 January 2026

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

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

NEWS 12 October 2025

Beef from dairy keeps calf registrations up

Beef from dairy keeps calf registrations up

Beef from dairy keeps calf registrations up

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 September 2025

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One action in CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme

One action in CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme

Farmers will receive €20 per eligible calf born up to a maximum of 50 calves where breeding metrics have been satisfied.

NITRATES 1 January 1970

Dairy birth registrations finishing season in a stronger manner

Dairy birth registrations finishing season in a stronger manner

A trend of later calving is evident in last week’s birth registrations running over 18% higher than the corresponding week in 2024.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Calf birth registrations down by 46,000 head

Calf birth registrations down by 46,000 head

In contrast to recent years, the reduction in births to date in 2025 is being driven by fewer births in dairy herds as opposed to suckler herds.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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