suckler cows

Strong starts begin with good preparation

As spring calving approaches, now is the time to prepare. Getting minerals, vaccines and shed hygiene organised early helps prevent problems, boosts calf survival and makes the busy weeks run smooth.

MANAGEMENT 11 January 2026

Strong starts begin with good preparation

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Unusual tetany case highlights silage risks

Unusual tetany case highlights silage risks

MANAGEMENT 4 January 2026

Beef Trends: 2025 a good year for beef finishers

Beef Trends: 2025 a good year for beef finishers

MARKETS 31 December 2025

2025 Beef Year: €2500 weanlings, Storm Éowyn, Mercosur, midges and much more

2025 Beef Year: €2500 weanlings, Storm Éowyn, Mercosur, midges and much more

2025 Beef Year: €2500 weanlings, Storm Éowyn, Mercosur, midges and much more

MARKETS 30 December 2025

Editorial: Carrick Winter Fair a huge success

Editorial: Carrick Winter Fair a huge success

Editorial: Carrick Winter Fair a huge success

VIEWPOINTS 26 November 2025

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Ratio of dairy to suckler cows in beef kill unchanged

Ratio of dairy to suckler cows in beef kill unchanged

The reduction in the cull cow kill of over 74,000 head has been evenly made up by fewer dairy cows and suckler cows.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Flags fly high on new four-bay suckler shed

Flags fly high on new four-bay suckler shed

Martin Merrick visited the Grogan’s of Killimer to see their new four-bay suckler shed which is nearing completion.

BUILDINGS 22 October 2025

Beef Management: BCS of sucklers, autumn breeding and straw

Beef Management: BCS of sucklers, autumn breeding and straw

Martin Merrick discusses correcting cow BCS early, breeding in autumn calving herds and straw supplies heading in to the winter.

MANAGEMENT 22 October 2025

Time to scan spring-calving suckler cows

Time to scan spring-calving suckler cows

With many suckler herds now housed, this is an ideal time to carry out pregnancy scanning.

MANAGEMENT 22 October 2025

Beef quotes continue to march upwards

Beef quotes continue to march upwards

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

MARKETS 22 October 2025

New record prices set at suckler sales

New record prices set at suckler sales

While much of the publicity is focused on show-type animals selling for upwards of €8,000 to €10,000/head, commercial type replacements are meeting a roaring trade.

NEWS 22 October 2025

Beef Trends: quotes jump for second week

Beef Trends: quotes jump for second week

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

MARKETS 22 October 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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