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Teagasc to revise beef finishing guidelines in bid to cut slaughter age

The only mention of pricing in the plan is around the trading of dairy beef calves.

NEWS 26 February 2026

Teagasc to revise beef finishing guidelines in bid to cut slaughter age

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No signs of early slaughter bonus in draft plan

No signs of early slaughter bonus in draft plan

NEWS 18 February 2026

CBV index: an important tool for purchasing dairy calves

CBV index: an important tool for purchasing dairy calves

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Beef Trends: no move in quotes

Beef Trends: no move in quotes

Beef Trends: no move in quotes

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Beef prices: quotes remain unchanged

Beef prices: quotes remain unchanged

Beef prices: quotes remain unchanged

MARKETS 9 February 2026

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Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Beef Trends: quotes steady as supply meets demand

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes for finished animals.

MARKETS 20 August 2025

Beef quotes steady, as mart trade cranks up a gear

Beef quotes steady, as mart trade cranks up a gear

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 20 August 2025

Tullamore Farm: Cull cow kill out and ewe breeding strategies

Tullamore Farm: Cull cow kill out and ewe breeding strategies

Shaun Diver takes a look at the recent cull cow results on Tullamore Farm and gives an update on sheep breeding in this week's update.

MANAGEMENT 20 August 2025

Camera at the Mart: smaller numbers and easier prices in Ballinrobe

Camera at the Mart: smaller numbers and easier prices in Ballinrobe

Weanlings saw prices ease slightly in Ballinrobe, with numbers falling now, similar to many marts across the country.

MARKETS 20 August 2025

Watch: cow-and-calf unit sells for €18,000 in Tuam

Watch: cow-and-calf unit sells for €18,000 in Tuam

A special sale of almost 70 in-calf heifers saw prices average at over €6,400 for strong heifers weighing 750kg at an average age of 33 months old.

NEWS 20 August 2025

Animal health – always a key priority

Animal health – always a key priority

Aidan Brennan previews what is coming up in the special Focus on animal health.

ANIMAL HEALTH 20 August 2025

Store cattle prices up 66% in the last year

Store cattle prices up 66% in the last year

The huge jump in the store cattle trade in NI has been underpinned by an unprecedented rise in the beef prices over the past 12 months.

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 August 2025

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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