Dry cows

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

There was a super yard of cows and trade to match in Gortatlea Mart as the Co Kerry venue held its anniversary sale last week. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

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MARKETS 26 January 2026

Watch: bluetongue outbreak doesn’t affect Saturday’s mart trade

Watch: bluetongue outbreak doesn’t affect Saturday’s mart trade

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Watch: in-calf heifers hit €5,500 in Drumshanbo

Watch: in-calf heifers hit €5,500 in Drumshanbo

Watch: in-calf heifers hit €5,500 in Drumshanbo

MARKETS 25 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of cows and calves in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of cows and calves in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of cows and calves in Bandon

MARKETS 17 December 2025

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Camera at the Mart: cow numbers on the up in Kilmallock

Camera at the Mart: cow numbers on the up in Kilmallock

As rain hastens the end of the 2025 grazing season, more dry cows are beginning to appear in marts. Trade for them remains strong and this was the case in Kilmallock for its weekly sale.

MARKETS 23 July 2025

Dairy Management: housing and drying off

Dairy Management: housing and drying off

Aidan Brennan says that now is the time to start thinking about drying off first calvers and any thin cows.

MANAGEMENT 23 July 2025

Martbids Database: light bull weanlings head for €7/kg

Martbids Database: light bull weanlings head for €7/kg

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.

MARKETS 23 July 2025

Beef Trends: factories try to apply pressure to beef trade

Beef Trends: factories try to apply pressure to beef trade

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 23 July 2025

Martbids Database: dry cows cross €4/kg mark

Martbids Database: dry cows cross €4/kg mark

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s mart trade, including what’s happening in the country’s marts.

MARKETS 23 July 2025

Camera at the Mart: high bids for heavy beef in Roscrea

Camera at the Mart: high bids for heavy beef in Roscrea

Adam Woods reports from Roscrea Mart’s cattle sale last Friday.

MARKETS 23 July 2025

Martbids Database: trade up €200/head in seven days

Martbids Database: trade up €200/head in seven days

Adam Woods has the latest mart trade analysis from the Martbids Database.

MARKETS 23 July 2025

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Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

Offaly sheep farmer Anne Marie Butterfield has been rearing lambs for years and says a reliable milk replacer is key to keeping pet lambs healthy and thriving.

Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

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