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Live exports halve in first two months of 2026

Cathal Gormley reports on the latest live export figures and news of a big ship loading in Greenore.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Live exports halve in first two months of 2026

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Opening border to NI for live exports 'not without its risks' - Minister

Opening border to NI for live exports 'not without its risks' - Minister

NEWS 26 February 2026

Editorial: live exports to Northern Ireland

Editorial: live exports to Northern Ireland

VIEWPOINTS 25 February 2026

Live exports fall by 53% year on year

Live exports fall by 53% year on year

Live exports fall by 53% year on year

NEWS 19 February 2026

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

Farmers north and south eager to see cattle trade return to normality

NEWS 18 February 2026

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Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

Bluetongue’s impact on live exports could soften this summer

A reclassification of bluetongue will see EU member states turn away from attempting to eradicate the disease.

NEWS 24 January 2026

Explainer: everything we know about bluetongue in Ireland so far

Explainer: everything we know about bluetongue in Ireland so far

An outbreak of bluetongue virus serotype 3 was confirmed in a cow last weekend. Here’s the latest on the bluetongue situation in Ireland.

NEWS 24 January 2026

Live imports from ROI stop due to Bluetongue

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 24 January 2026

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

Conditions for live exports outlined in light of bluetongue case

There is potential for exports to continue as normal for most EU countries including the Netherlands and Spain, while exports to Italy and Poland may be subject to certain conditions.

NEWS 24 January 2026

Bluetongue virus – quick action needed to curtail trade disruption

Bluetongue virus – quick action needed to curtail trade disruption

Revisions and agreements to health certificates for international trade are vital along with facilitating the movement of animals to destinations within the EU.

NEWS 24 January 2026

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

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

The proposals remain in the legislative negotiating phase and could come to the fore in the second half of 2026 during Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union.

CALVES 24 January 2026

Farmers in Carnew sanguine about bluetongue case

Farmers in Carnew sanguine about bluetongue case

There was no impact on cattle prices in Carnew Mart, as a strong trade pertained despite confirmation of a bluetongue case.

NEWS 24 January 2026

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