Calves

Consistency and performance at the heart of calf rearing in Co Kerry

County Kerry dairy farmer Mike Murphy, from Lixnaw, has been rearing calves for as long as he can remember.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 29 January 2026

Consistency and performance at the heart of calf rearing in Co Kerry

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In pictures: super seasonal sale at Rathriland Mart

In pictures: super seasonal sale at Rathriland Mart

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Dairy Management: heavy rain and floods hamper slurry plans

Dairy Management: heavy rain and floods hamper slurry plans

MANAGEMENT 28 January 2026

AgriSearch CalfCheck to support calf rearing

AgriSearch CalfCheck to support calf rearing

AgriSearch CalfCheck to support calf rearing

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Vaccines ‘non-negotiable’ for calves, says vet

Vaccines ‘non-negotiable’ for calves, says vet

Vaccines ‘non-negotiable’ for calves, says vet

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

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What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

The proposals remain in the legislative negotiating phase and could come to the fore in the second half of 2026 during Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.

CALVES 21 January 2026

Dairy beef budgets: where will the calf price finally land?

Dairy beef budgets: where will the calf price finally land?

Adam Woods takes a look at doing a dairy beef budget and what impact calf price will have on dairy beef margins.

CALVES 21 January 2026

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 21 January 2026

Facilities and teamwork lead to successful calf rearing

Facilities and teamwork lead to successful calf rearing

Martin Merrick paid a visit to Liam Roche and his team as calving kicks off to discuss calf handling and accommodation.

CALVES 21 January 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: Mercosur deal on ice and Bord Bia chair

Inside the Farmers Journal: Mercosur deal on ice and Bord Bia chair

Calls for the resignation of Bord Bia chair Larry Murrin, the Mercosur deal and triplet calves in Clare all feature this week.

NEWS 21 January 2026

400,000-to-one triplet calves in Co Clare

400,000-to-one triplet calves in Co Clare

The chance of triplet calves arriving safely is thought to be in the region of 150,000 to one, rising to around 400,000 for same-sex triplets.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Quality calves meet fierce bidding in Omagh

Quality calves meet fierce bidding in Omagh

Omagh Mart saw a lively ringside on Monday morning, with 426 calves on offer and strong buyer competition driving a firm, fast-moving calf trade.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

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Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

Learn how Abbeyleix dairy farmer Seán Miller uses GAIN Easi Mix to drive calf performance on his family farm.

Laois dairy farmer boosts calf performance with GAIN Easi Mix

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