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Special entry of 100 forward stores at Nenagh Mart
Darren Carty
The special entry of Hereford, Friesian and Charolais cross bullocks are said to be ideal for finishing off grass or transferring to an intensive finishing diet for a quick finish.
12 May 2022 Pedigree
Watch: Day one Balmoral show results
Adam Woods reports from a busy day’s judging on day one in Balmoral
11 May 2022 Breeding & health
Quality sells at Carrick Continental sale
Quality bulls that were ready for use sold well at the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement society sale, though there was a softer trade for lesser quality and younger bulls.
2022 Irish Shows Association list of events
Adam Woods has this year’s show calendar, outlining what shows are taking place and where they are on.
11 May 2022 News
Heavy bullocks hit record mart prices
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s cattle trade in marts around the country.
11 May 2022 Markets
In pictures: quality weanlings in demand in Kingscourt Mart
Niamh Gunn reports from Kingscourt Mart’s sale of weanlings and sucklers on Saturday 7 May.
11 May 2022 Markets
Showtime buzz returns to Balmoral
Northern Ireland's largest agricultural show returned to its usual mid-May slot on Wednesday.
11 May 2022 Northern Ireland
18th National Hall of Fame Awards honour pedigree cattle breeders
Adam Woods reports from the National Hall of Fame awards held in Athlone last week.
11 May 2022 Pedigree
Top of €11,904 at Jalex select sale
On Saturday 30 April, Harrison and Hetherington, the English-based auction company, conducted its first on-farm sale of 200 commercial in-calf heifers on behalf of James Alexander, Randalstown.
4 May 2022 Markets
Jalex in-calf heifers sell to £10,000
A special sale of in-calf heifers from James Alexander saw prices peak at £10,000.
4 May 2022 Northern Ireland
All roads lead to Roscrea on Monday with MartBids
The Irish Limousin Cattle Society is holding its May premier show and sale of bulls and heifers in Roscrea Mart on Monday 2 May.
29 April 2022 Pedigree
Ballym tops the trade in Tullamore
Demand for Charolais bulls was again strong this week in Tullamore, which saw an average of €4,000 combined with an 80% clearance rate.
27 April 2022 Markets