Live exports

Live imports from ROI stop due to Bluetongue

Live exports from the Republic of Ireland for direct slaughter in Northern Ireland are not affected and can still take place

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Live imports from ROI stop due to Bluetongue

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Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

NEWS 26 January 2026

Bluetongue virus – quick action needed to curtail trade disruption

Bluetongue virus – quick action needed to curtail trade disruption

NEWS 26 January 2026

What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

What’s next for proposed EU regulations on animal transport?

CALVES 25 January 2026

Farmers in Carnew sanguine about bluetongue case

Farmers in Carnew sanguine about bluetongue case

Farmers in Carnew sanguine about bluetongue case

NEWS 24 January 2026

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Exports to remain north of 200,000

Exports to remain north of 200,000

While a 10% decline is expected from the high point of over 223,000 calves exported in 2025, demand is expected to remain robust in key export markets.

CALVES 31 December 2025

Bluetongue latest: temporary stalling of live exports to some countries

Bluetongue latest: temporary stalling of live exports to some countries

Adam Woods has the latest on the news that an outbreak of bluetongue has occurred in Wexford.

NEWS 31 December 2025

IFA claims cool temperatures could allow eradication of bluetongue

IFA claims cool temperatures could allow eradication of bluetongue

Current temperatures open the door to the complete eradication of bluetongue from Ireland before milder spring conditions set in, the IFA has said.

LETTERS 31 December 2025

Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

Further reductions in cattle kill expected in 2026

Adam Woods reports from the Bord Bia meat marketing seminar taking place in Co. Laois.

MARKETS 31 December 2025

NI sheep output falls by 17.1% in 2025

NI sheep output falls by 17.1% in 2025

Throughput in factories fell by 11%, while the number of sheep exported live for direct slaughter fell by almost 19% and exports for breeding or production fell by over 26%.

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 December 2025

Over 5,000 weanlings set to depart Ireland

Over 5,000 weanlings set to depart Ireland

Adam Woods has the latest on weanling exports and news of a number of shipments due to depart in January.

MARKETS 31 December 2025

Beef Trends: 2025 a good year for beef finishers

Beef Trends: 2025 a good year for beef finishers

Adam Woods takes a look back at the last 12 months from a beef trade point of view.

MARKETS 31 December 2025

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