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Higher-CBV cattle result in carcases 25kg heavier

A recent analysis of dairy-beef stores by ICBF shows that those with a higher index are delivering carcase weights over 20kg heavier than those with a lower index. Tommy Moyles reports.

NEWS 14 October 2026

Higher-CBV cattle result in carcases 25kg heavier

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Beef finishers need close to €8/kg to make a margin on cattle bought now

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MartBids analysis: gap narrows between marts and factories

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Higher CBV animals eating less and killing into heavier weights in ICBF centre

Higher CBV animals eating less and killing into heavier weights in ICBF centre

Higher CBV animals eating less and killing into heavier weights in ICBF centre

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Tight margins in finishing store lambs

Tight margins in finishing store lambs

Tight margins in finishing store lambs

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Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

Finishing off forage and market specifications key focus of organic farm walk

The organic farm walk held on the farm of Michael Holmes in Mulranney saw drafting of lambs to hit market demands a key topic on the night.

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Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

Cuts put NI lamb price at 2025 levels

ThroughPut at NI factories is up 13% so far this year, with 238,839 sheep slaughtered up to the start of August.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 June 2026

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

Sheep Trends: prices ease as numbers increase

An increase of 4,500 head of sheep slaughtered last week has resulted in further cuts of 10c/kg, with more power now sitting with factories.

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Latest: cattle euthanised on farm in west of Ireland

Latest: cattle euthanised on farm in west of Ireland

It is not clear how many cattle were euthanised or how they were euthanised.

NEWS 28 June 2026

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

The top third of farms were in a position to capitalise on the increase in beef price of €2/kg and generate a net margin which was seven times higher than the bottom third of farmers.

NEWS 28 June 2026

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

Top suckler farms deliver net margin of €1,580/ha

The top third of farms were in a position to capitalise on the increase in beef price of €2/kg and generate a net margin which was seven times higher than the bottom third of farmers.

NEWS 28 June 2026

EU beef prices appear to be stabilising – Commission

EU beef prices appear to be stabilising – Commission

Prices continue at high level but have clearly declined in recent weeks, the European Commission said.

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