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Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

Since 3 February 2026, the cost of sending calf DNA samples increased by 55c, from €2.95 to €3.50.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

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Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

Understanding the importance of number of lambs born

LAMBING 7 February 2026

Gene-editing, new genomic techniques - what, why and how they are different?

Gene-editing, new genomic techniques - what, why and how they are different?

NEWS 28 January 2026

An Post increases the cost of sample postage by 19%

An Post increases the cost of sample postage by 19%

An Post increases the cost of sample postage by 19%

CALVES 14 January 2026

850,000 samples genotyped so far in 2025

850,000 samples genotyped so far in 2025

850,000 samples genotyped so far in 2025

TAGGING 29 November 2025

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The science of breeding show calves

The science of breeding show calves

Prof David Kenny, head of the Teagasc Animal and Bioscience Research Department in Grange, Dunsany, Co Meath, takes a look at the science of breeding show calves.

BREEDING & HEALTH 22 August 2025

Bovine genetics linked to 15% of payments

Bovine genetics linked to 15% of payments

Participation in the bovine genetics project is to be one of three new conditions linked to area-based payments.

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 August 2025

Hill group breeding sales in full swing

Hill group breeding sales in full swing

Entries have also opened for Sheep Ireland’s 2025 multi-breed hill ram sale of genotyped and sire verified rams, all of which are eligible for the Sheep Improvement Scheme.

BREEDING & HEALTH 22 August 2025

Sales dates announced for hill sheep breeding groups

Sales dates announced for hill sheep breeding groups

Entries have also opened for Sheep Ireland’s 2025 multi-breed hill ram sale of genotyped and sire verified rams, all of which are eligible for the Sheep Improvement Scheme.

NEWS 22 August 2025

Inaugural sale of Roscommon sheep breed

Inaugural sale of Roscommon sheep breed

A timed auction hosted by Roscommon Mart including 26 lots of ewe lambs, hoggets and rams is currently under way and will close on Friday 29 August 2025 at 7pm.

MARKETS 22 August 2025

Weatherbys to DNA test Hereford cattle in US

Weatherbys to DNA test Hereford cattle in US

The Kildare based company has partnered up with one of the leading cattle breed organisations in the United States, writes Nevan McKiernan

PEDIGREE 22 August 2025

Over 650 rams entered to Sheep Ireland Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram Sale

Over 650 rams entered to Sheep Ireland Elite €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram Sale

Texel rams lead the entry with over 220 rams entered while there are over 180 Charollais rams and 130 Suffolk's in the sale that takes place on 23 August

MARKETS 22 August 2025

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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