Cattle

TB costs State €77m in first nine months of 2026

The Department has paid almost €11m to veterinary practitioners for TB testing in the first three quarters of 2026.

NEWS 5 November 2026

TB costs State €77m in first nine months of 2026

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NI weekly cattle kill at a two-year high

NI weekly cattle kill at a two-year high

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 November 2026

12-month-old Mayo bull sets Irish Moiled auction record at €5,900

12-month-old Mayo bull sets Irish Moiled auction record at €5,900

PEDIGREE 4 November 2026

Northern View: trade comes under pressure in NI

Northern View: trade comes under pressure in NI

Northern View: trade comes under pressure in NI

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 November 2026

Irish-UK beef price gap widens

Irish-UK beef price gap widens

Irish-UK beef price gap widens

MARKETS 4 November 2026

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First Shamonda virus cases found in Britain

First Shamonda virus cases found in Britain

The virus is spread by biting midges and has been detected in cattle, sheep, goats and horse across Europe.

NEWS 4 November 2026

Warning from English bluetongue experience

Warning from English bluetongue experience

Whilst the most severe bluetongue symptoms are generally seen in sheep, the virus is still leading to significant concerns about fertility in cattle.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 November 2026

Home Farm: basic message is clear after a dry summer

Home Farm: basic message is clear after a dry summer

Over-wilting can clearly cause compaction and fermentation problems.

VIEWPOINTS 4 November 2026

Steady trade for beef cattle at Ballymena

Steady trade for beef cattle at Ballymena

Over 300 beef cattle were on offer at Ballymena Mart last Thursday.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 November 2026

Finishing steers at 24 versus 30 months

Finishing steers at 24 versus 30 months

David Wright looks at the potential margins when cattle are finished at higher weights.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 November 2026

Retiring from farming isn’t part of the plan

Retiring from farming isn’t part of the plan

I have realised I have no desire to do other things, writes Co Down farmer Derek Robinson

FARMER WRITES 4 November 2026

Two TB finishing units operational in NI

Two TB finishing units operational in NI

Revised criteria for Controlled Finishing Units in NI were published earlier this year.

NORTHERN IRELAND 4 November 2026

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Fire advice for older people living alone in rural Ireland

As the evenings draw in, a few simple precautions can help older people living alone stay safe. Winter is when fires are lit, heaters are on and people spend more time indoors, which increases risk.

Fire advice for older people living alone in rural Ireland

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