Dairy calf to beef

€312/head average for Friesian bull calves

After falling slightly at the end of February, calf prices bounced back during sales held over the first full week of March. Prices for Friesian bulls were up €40/head compared to the previous week.

NEWS 11 March 2026

€312/head average for Friesian bull calves

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Up to €700 for Angus-cross calves in Milltown

Up to €700 for Angus-cross calves in Milltown

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Calf price update: prices move upwards as numbers spike

Calf price update: prices move upwards as numbers spike

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Camera at the Mart: early kick-off as 2,550 calves on offer in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: early kick-off as 2,550 calves on offer in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: early kick-off as 2,550 calves on offer in Bandon

MARKETS 9 March 2026

Calf price update: numbers up 5,000 on same week in 2025

Calf price update: numbers up 5,000 on same week in 2025

Calf price update: numbers up 5,000 on same week in 2025

MARKETS 4 March 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

Easing of calf prices as numbers increase

Easing of calf prices as numbers increase

While calf prices continue to run ahead of other years they have been dampened somewhat over the last week, as the peak of calf supply comes into sight.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: full clearance at Cashel calf sale

Camera at the Mart: full clearance at Cashel calf sale

There was strong farmer demand for calves at the Co Tipperary mart on Saturday last, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 25 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: 2,200 calves on offer in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: 2,200 calves on offer in Bandon

Bandon Mart had a busy sale with over 2,200 calves going through the ring at the west Cork venue. Farmers and shippers were active throughout the sale, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 25 February 2026

Calf numbers surge above usual levels at marts

Calf numbers surge above usual levels at marts

Calf numbers at marts are running significantly ahead of usual levels at marts across the country writes Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Calf price update: numbers soar above 2025 levels

Calf price update: numbers soar above 2025 levels

It's not just calf prices that are ahead of last year, as numbers traded are running significantly ahead of 2025 levels, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 25 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: up to €365 for Friesian bulls in Delvin

Camera at the Mart: up to €365 for Friesian bulls in Delvin

Delvin Mart got its 2026 calf sales started last week, with good demand from farmers for the calves that were on offer, writes Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 25 February 2026

Calf Series: buying and getting calves back home

Calf Series: buying and getting calves back home

In week three of our dedicated calf focus, Martin Merrick talks through purchasing calves and getting them home with as little stress as possible.

MANAGEMENT 25 February 2026

SPONSORED

Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

LOAD MORE STORIES