Calves

Katie Taylor's husband visits 400,000/1 newborn triplet calves in Meath

The chance of same-sex triplet calves arriving safely is thought to be around 400,000/1.

NEWS 18 September 2026

Katie Taylor's husband visits 400,000/1 newborn triplet calves in Meath

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Farmers urged to watch for lungworm as wet and warm weather drives spike

Farmers urged to watch for lungworm as wet and warm weather drives spike

NEWS 18 September 2026

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 18 September 2026

Carrick poised for blockbuster Charolais event

Carrick poised for blockbuster Charolais event

Carrick poised for blockbuster Charolais event

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

A first venture into producing Rosé Veal

A first venture into producing Rosé Veal

A first venture into producing Rosé Veal

FARMER WRITES 16 September 2026

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Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

Calf exporters hit back at Dutch over 'politically motivated' threats

The ILEA has accused authorities in the Netherlands of conducting an 'unjustified attack' on Irish calf exporters, as it warned demands had been made of them that are not required by law.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Dutch give Irish calf exporters one year to comply with 12-hourly milk feeds

Dutch give Irish calf exporters one year to comply with 12-hourly milk feeds

The Netherlands has warned four Irish calf exporters they must abide by the Dutch interpretation of calf transport rules or they face will face fines.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

Dairy calf to beef system delivers in west Cork

Attention to detail when it comes to calf rearing has delivered a net margin of over €2,600/ha to one Cork dairy-calf farmer. Tommy Moyles reports.

GRASS & FEEDING 9 September 2026

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

Good start to bucket-fed weanling trade

Farmers who opted against buying calves in spring as well as those looking to restock having sold older cattle are driving demand for bucket-fed weanlings at present. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 9 September 2026

Price gap of €119/head on calf CBV in marts

Price gap of €119/head on calf CBV in marts

ICBF analysis of calf sales shows that there is up to €119/head of a difference paid between the top and bottom third of calves with CBVs sold in marts to date this year.

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 2026

Farmer Writes: the autumn routine is starting to take shape

Farmer Writes: the autumn routine is starting to take shape

Cooler, wetter weather has brought a lift in the demand for calf feed, while weighing, dosing decisions and winter preparations are creeping onto the job list.

NEWS 9 September 2026

A family affair delivering in Clonakilty

A family affair delivering in Clonakilty

The Buttimer Family from Clonakilty is representing Lisavaird Co-op in the Milk Quality Awards.

BREEDING & HEALTH 9 September 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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