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Bluetongue risk looms large

The battle against bluetongue has moved onto another level now that we have had two confirmed cases on the island.

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Bluetongue risk looms large

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Dairy Management: risk to calf exports from bluetongue

Dairy Management: risk to calf exports from bluetongue

NEWS 1 December 2025

National cattle herd down 130,000 head

National cattle herd down 130,000 head

NEWS 19 November 2025

Martbids Database: heifer trade takes a hit

Martbids Database: heifer trade takes a hit

Martbids Database: heifer trade takes a hit

MARKETS 5 November 2025

Martbids Database: trade holds steady despite extra numbers

Martbids Database: trade holds steady despite extra numbers

Martbids Database: trade holds steady despite extra numbers

MARKETS 29 October 2025

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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 18 June 2025

Live cattle exports up 12% driven by European demand

Live cattle exports up 12% driven by European demand

Adam Woods has the latest on live cattle exports and how they compare with other years.

MARKETS 18 June 2025

Live cattle exports shy of 300,000 head following 35,273 increase

Live cattle exports shy of 300,000 head following 35,273 increase

The 13.7% increase in export volumes is underpinned by a 26,105 head increase in calf exports, with significant numbers remaining on the move.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Reprieve on calf exports to Dutch markets

Reprieve on calf exports to Dutch markets

It had been planned that from 1 January 2026, by law, Dutch farmers could only source animals from countries that have a national IBR eradication programme.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Stena Line withdraws major live calf export route to Europe

Stena Line withdraws major live calf export route to Europe

The ferry operator made the decision after an extensive review with the intention of strengthening the company’s investment in the Irish Sea.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Booming calf trade as demand holds firm

Booming calf trade as demand holds firm

Exports of calves to continental Europe remains well ahead of the last two years, according to Bord Bia figures. This demand is underpinning the trade for all 2025-born stock.

NEWS 18 June 2025

Martbids Database: heavy cattle back as factory cuts bite

Martbids Database: heavy cattle back as factory cuts bite

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.

MARKETS 18 June 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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