In calf Heifers

Checking in on youngstock ahead of housing

With the scarcity of grass on many farms this summer, now is an important time to check heifer and calf weights before housing, writes Brendan Horan.

MANAGEMENT 2 November 2026

Checking in on youngstock ahead of housing

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Tullamore Farm in-calf heifers average €3,687/head in Roscrea Mart

Tullamore Farm in-calf heifers average €3,687/head in Roscrea Mart

MARKETS 30 October 2026

Swatragh 'showstoppers' in strong demand

Swatragh 'showstoppers' in strong demand

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 October 2026

Excitement builds ahead of annual Tullamore Farm in-calf heifer sale

Excitement builds ahead of annual Tullamore Farm in-calf heifer sale

Excitement builds ahead of annual Tullamore Farm in-calf heifer sale

MANAGEMENT 21 October 2026

Donegal-bred Salers heifers achieve top prices in red-hot Gort sale

Donegal-bred Salers heifers achieve top prices in red-hot Gort sale

Donegal-bred Salers heifers achieve top prices in red-hot Gort sale

PEDIGREE 19 October 2026

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Watch: premium in-calf heifers average shy of €6,000 in Tuam

Watch: premium in-calf heifers average shy of €6,000 in Tuam

Prices for the handpicked in-calf heifers sold in the main from €5,000 to €7,000, with a few lots to €8,800 and a showstopper to a top call of €14,200.

MARKETS 19 October 2026

In pictures: average of €3,560 for in-calf heifers in Roscommon Mart

In pictures: average of €3,560 for in-calf heifers in Roscommon Mart

There was a 75% clearance of the 65 heifers offered by two vendors, with prices topping at €5,000/head.

MARKETS 16 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: springers top at €6,900 in Ballina

Camera at the Mart: springers top at €6,900 in Ballina

Ballina Mart held its annual elite heifer sale last week, with 110 weanling heifers. This year also saw included a special springer sale for Anthony and James Gill. Martin Merrick reports.

MARKETS 14 October 2026

Corvalley Classie Lassies sale brings 45 in-calf and 68 maiden heifers to Elphin

Corvalley Classie Lassies sale brings 45 in-calf and 68 maiden heifers to Elphin

There are 68 maiden heifers and 45 in-calf heifers offered for sale in Elphin Mart on 17 October from Mc Enaney Livestock.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of Michael Roche's in-calf heifers in Carnew

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of Michael Roche's in-calf heifers in Carnew

On Saturday, Carnew Mart held its weekly sale, at which breeding suckler lots saw steady demand from buyers, with a special entry of 23 in-calf heifers from Michael Roche.

MARKETS 13 October 2026

Lively trade for sucklers at Markethill

Lively trade for sucklers at Markethill

David Wright reports on the prices paid for suckler cattle at Markethill Livestock Mart.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Quality Belgian Blue-cross springer to be auctioned for Cancer Care West

Quality Belgian Blue-cross springer to be auctioned for Cancer Care West

The charity lot will be sold at the end of a consignment of in-calf commercial heifers from Anthony and James Gill in Mayo-Sligo Mart on Friday evening as part of the mart’s elite heifer sale.

NEWS 6 October 2026

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