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BVD positive animals show 'importance of biosecurity' - RVL

The case was noted in the March edition of the regional veterinary laboratories (RVL) report, writes Caoimhe Sheridan.

NEWS 18 June 2025

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Calf numbers double for May as prices continue to edge upwards

Calf numbers double for May as prices continue to edge upwards

MARKETS 4 June 2025

Calf price update: numbers up on 2024 levels as some prices slip

Calf price update: numbers up on 2024 levels as some prices slip

MARKETS 28 May 2025

Martbids Database: heavy cattle back up in price

Martbids Database: heavy cattle back up in price

Martbids Database: heavy cattle back up in price

MARKETS 21 May 2025

Camera at the Mart: heavy calves a great trade in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: heavy calves a great trade in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: heavy calves a great trade in Bandon

MARKETS 19 May 2025

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Calf price update: climb of €94/head in a week for Belgian Blue heifer calves

Calf price update: climb of €94/head in a week for Belgian Blue heifer calves

The upward trajectory of calf prices is showing no signs of fading, as prices continue to climb even as supply is significantly ahead of this time last year, according to the ICBF calf price database.

MARKETS 30 April 2025

Farmer Writes: breeding season in full swing

Farmer Writes: breeding season in full swing

We’re currently 17 days into the breeding season, and I’m pleased to report that just over 80% of the herd has been served.

FARMER WRITES 30 April 2025

Calf prices continue to rise

Calf prices continue to rise

The number of calves on offer is almost double what it was for this time last year but despite this increase in supply there appears to be no easing in price as demand for calves surges.

NEWS 30 April 2025

Camera at the Mart: all systems go as calf price strengthens in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: all systems go as calf price strengthens in Bandon

Supply is noticeably dropping off and this is resulting in prices remaining on a very firm footing at the weekly calf sale in Bandon Mart.

MARKETS 30 April 2025

Calf price update: bull calf prices increase across the breeds as supply falls

Calf price update: bull calf prices increase across the breeds as supply falls

Prices for bull calves were up anywhere from €14/head to €36/head compared with last week, according to the ICBF calf price database, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 30 April 2025

Camera at the mart: As you were with 1,400-calf catalogue at Bandon sale

Camera at the mart: As you were with 1,400-calf catalogue at Bandon sale

There was no upset in trade as prices held firm in Bandon Mart where over 1,400 calves went through the ring at the west Cork venue's bank holiday calf sale.

MARKETS 30 April 2025

Calf price update: prices shoot up as supply slips back

Calf price update: prices shoot up as supply slips back

Calf numbers slipped back following a rise the previous week and this, combined with exceptional demand from farmers and shippers, resulted in calf prices going up right across the board.

MARKETS 30 April 2025

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Netherlands a key market for Irish exports

Phelim O’Neill talks to Laura Crowley, who heads the Bord Bia office in the Netherlands and has lived in the country for 20 years, to find out why and how the Dutch market matters for Irish farmers.

Netherlands a key market for Irish exports

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