Calves

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

The Department of Agriculture answers whether you can sell cows after derestriction, the changes for controlled finishing units and explains the new definitions.

NEWS 23 April 2026

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Calf price update: heifer calf prices taking a hit

Calf price update: heifer calf prices taking a hit

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: super display of continental-cross calves in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: super display of continental-cross calves in Carnew

MARKETS 22 April 2026

Farmer Writes: exodus from the shed

Farmer Writes: exodus from the shed

Farmer Writes: exodus from the shed

FARMER WRITES 22 April 2026

Tough market conditions see fall in calf exports

Tough market conditions see fall in calf exports

Tough market conditions see fall in calf exports

MARKETS 22 April 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

Camera at the Mart: almost 1,250 Angus-cross calves on offer in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: almost 1,250 Angus-cross calves on offer in Bandon

Calf numbers got a bounce in Bandon Mart, with over 2,300 on offer at this week's sale. Prices continue to soften, with the balance of trade firmly on supply at present.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Dairy beef welfare scheme set to open for new applicants

Dairy beef welfare scheme set to open for new applicants

Under the scheme farmers that meet the qualifying criteria can avail of a payment of €20 per eligible calf up to a maximum of 50 calves per holding.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Dairy Management: prioritising good weather jobs

Dairy Management: prioritising good weather jobs

Aidan Brennan looks at what tasks dairy farmers should be prioritising now that the weather has improved.

MANAGEMENT 15 April 2026

Calf prices are outperforming 2025 levels

Calf prices are outperforming 2025 levels

Calf prices continue to outperform 2025 levels, but beef calf prices are falling, according to ICBF calf price data. Tommy Moyles analyses the first 10 weeks of the 2026 calf trade.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: exporters dominate calf trade in Kilmallock

Camera at the Mart: exporters dominate calf trade in Kilmallock

The lion's share of calves at the Co Limerick mart were purchased by exporters, while, for adult cattle, there was strong demand from grass buyers resulting in prices moving up a notch.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers step up a gear in Dungarvan

Camera at the Mart: shippers step up a gear in Dungarvan

With peak passing and most farmers having bought calves already, calf prices have eased and Dungarvan's sale last week wasn't immune from this trend.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

Calf price update: Friesians get a bounce while beef calf price slips

Calf price update: Friesians get a bounce while beef calf price slips

Remaining well ahead of other years, prices for traditional beef breed crosses are stuck in a downward trajectory, while prices for Friesians get a lift.

MARKETS 15 April 2026

SPONSORED

Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

When margins are tight, protecting yield potential is crucial. When it comes to active ingredient selection, experts warn not all products are equal.

Protect yield potential and returns with a formulation you can trust

LOAD MORE STORIES