Dry cows

Camera at the Mart: dry cow demand remains firm in Bandon

Despite prices continuing to slip, demand for dry cows was firm at Bandon Mart for the weekly sale on Monday last.

MARKETS 27 May 2026

Camera at the Mart: dry cow demand remains firm in Bandon

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

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

MARKETS 4 February 2026

More leeway in quotes as agents actively look for cattle

More leeway in quotes as agents actively look for cattle

MARKETS 26 January 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 24 January 2026

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

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

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

A year of strong demand saw no sign of waning at Bandon Mart, as there was a full clearance of cattle at the Co Cork mart's final sale of 2025, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 30 July 2025

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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 July 2025

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