Weanlings

Farmer Writes: finally in the clear for TB

We’ve always had a couple of badger setts on the farm, but they’ve never caused us any bother.

FARMER WRITES 11 March 2026

Farmer Writes: finally in the clear for TB

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Weanling numbers and prices hold firm in Balla

Weanling numbers and prices hold firm in Balla

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Cattle in high demand at Dungannon Mart

Cattle in high demand at Dungannon Mart

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 March 2026

Heifer weanlings average €6.45/kg in Gort

Heifer weanlings average €6.45/kg in Gort

Heifer weanlings average €6.45/kg in Gort

MARKETS 11 March 2026

Planning to comply with the Beef Welfare Scheme

Planning to comply with the Beef Welfare Scheme

Planning to comply with the Beef Welfare Scheme

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Watch: weanling bulls sell to €3,500 in Elphin

Watch: weanling bulls sell to €3,500 in Elphin

Overall champion of the show and top price of the day was a Limousin-cross bull born April 2025 weighing 535kg that sold for €3,500 (€6.54/kg).

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Strong trade for youngstock at Kilrea

Strong trade for youngstock at Kilrea

David Clarke reports on the prices paid at the weekly sale of dropped calves and weanlings at Kilrea Livestock Market.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Robust trade for cattle at Markethill

Robust trade for cattle at Markethill

David Wright reports on last Saturday's trade in Markethill Mart in Co Armagh

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

New standalone sale of calves in Tullamore

New standalone sale of calves in Tullamore

Tullamore's new calf sale will take place on Tuesdays at noon.

NEWS 11 February 2026

In pictures: cattle in high demand at Omagh Mart

In pictures: cattle in high demand at Omagh Mart

David Clarke reports on Monday's sale at Omagh Auction Mart in Co Tyrone.

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: huge demand for heifers at Mohill’s Monaghan day sale

Camera at the Mart: huge demand for heifers at Mohill’s Monaghan day sale

Heifer weanlings were a hot commodity, with farmer buyers most active for top-end heifers, Martin Merrick reports.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: weanlings and forward stores in keen demand in Headford

Camera at the Mart: weanlings and forward stores in keen demand in Headford

Martin Merrick reports from Headford Mart’s general cattle sale on Saturday, where factory agents and exporters battled for finished lots.

MARKETS 11 February 2026

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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