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National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

There is hugely contrasting figures, with over 115,000 more beef cattle on farms, while dairy heifers are running over 49,000 head lower and dairy males over 16,000 head lower.

NEWS 29 March 2026

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

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Calf prices ease amid peak numbers

Calf prices ease amid peak numbers

MARKETS 26 March 2026

Calf exports improve but well behind 2025 levels

Calf exports improve but well behind 2025 levels

NEWS 25 March 2026

Glimmer of hope for Polish calf imports

Glimmer of hope for Polish calf imports

Glimmer of hope for Polish calf imports

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Editorial: bluetongue trade issues a concern

Editorial: bluetongue trade issues a concern

Editorial: bluetongue trade issues a concern

VIEWPOINTS 28 January 2026

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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 7 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 7 January 2026

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 7 January 2026

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 7 January 2026

Budgets and performance key to making money from calves

Budgets and performance key to making money from calves

Aidan Brennan previews some of the key articles coming up in this special focus on calves.

CALVES 7 January 2026

Calf exports up over 10% on 2024

Calf exports up over 10% on 2024

Calf exports hit record highs in 2025 as strong demand from the continent drove trade. The Netherlands and Spain were the largest outlets for Irish calves reports Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 7 January 2026

10% drop in calf exports expected this year

10% drop in calf exports expected this year

The continued contraction in the dairy and beef herds, and increased usage of sexed semen last year, will results in less calves being available for shipping.

NEWS 7 January 2026

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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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