Cattle exports

Bluetongue outbreak would not see export ban

If bluetongue is established on the island, once we get into warmer weather it will be more of a challenge to prevent the spread, deputy chief vet warns.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Bluetongue outbreak would not see export ban

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ICOS warns arrival of bluetongue ‘would be a disaster’ for marts

ICOS warns arrival of bluetongue ‘would be a disaster’ for marts

NEWS 2 December 2025

Beef prices dent cattle exports

Beef prices dent cattle exports

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

Department allay fears of disruption from French cattle live export ban

Department allay fears of disruption from French cattle live export ban

Department allay fears of disruption from French cattle live export ban

NEWS 17 October 2025

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France introduces temporary ban on live exports of cattle

France introduces temporary ban on live exports of cattle

The ban has been introduced to try to get on top of lumpy skin disease - it is not yet known how it will affect the movement of Irish cattle exports.

NEWS 1 July 2025

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 1 July 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 1 July 2025

Suckler weanlings up over €880/head in 12 months

Suckler weanlings up over €880/head in 12 months

Adam Woods has the latest on this year's weanling trade including how much weanling prices are ahead of last year.

MARKETS 1 July 2025

Soaring exports have butchers worried

Soaring exports have butchers worried

The cattle supply situation has compounded the existing challenges posed by spiralling beef and lamb prices, and higher labour and electricity costs.

NEWS 1 July 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 1 July 2025

Stena Line service withdrawal a ‘setback’ to cattle trade

Stena Line service withdrawal a ‘setback’ to cattle trade

Cork Marts CEO Johnathan O’Sullivan said it is a “setback” if the same capacity can’t be met by other carriers.

NEWS 1 July 2025

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