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Pedigree
Carrick prices peak at €5,000 for Angus and Charolais bulls
Nevan McKiernan
Nevan McKiernan reports on the mixed breeds sale of pedigree cattle which took place at the showgrounds in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday.
Carrick prices peak at €5,000 for Angus and Charolais bulls
End of the suckling era on Duggan farm in Portlaw
9 March 2025 Breeding & health
End of the suckling era on Duggan farm in Portlaw
The Teagasc spring grass walk on the Duggan family farm in Portlaw in Co Waterford.
Limousin society releases premier sale catalogue with indices included
6 March 2025 Pedigree
Limousin society releases premier sale catalogue with indices included
The Irish Limousin Cattle Society has released the catalogue for its upcoming Premier sale with the ICBF Euro-star indices included for 61 out of the 64 cattle entered.
Beef Stakeholders Forum postponed
The Beef Stakeholders Forum has been postponed until further notice as Cattle Breed Societies pull out of meeting.
5 March 2025 Pedigree
Certified Irish Angus set to host schools competition final
Nevan Mc Kiernan previews the Certified Irish Angus schools competition final which will take place in Croke Park on Friday.
5 March 2025 Pedigree
Teagasc to invest €3m in breeding bulls
Adam Woods has the latest on a Teagasc project to breed Aberdeen Angus bulls for the dairy herd.
5 March 2025 News
Majority of farmers seeking ICBF changes
Adam Woods talks a look at an Irish Farmers Journal online farmer survey completed last week.
5 March 2025 Sucklers
Cattle breed societies pull out of upcoming beef stakeholders meeting
The Pedigree Cattle Breeders Council of Ireland has confirmed that it will not be attending the upcoming beef stakeholders forum meeting in Portlaoise.
4 March 2025 Pedigree
Pedigree cattle breeders' accomplishments recognised at all-star awards
Nevan McKiernan reports from the fourth annual Pedigree Cattle Breeders All-Star Awards in Portlaoise.
4 March 2025 Pedigree
Shorthorns steal the show at Gill Hall Estate on-farm sale
Nevan McKiernan reports on the production sale of Uppermill Shorthorns and Old Glenort Angus held at Gill Hall Estate on Saturday.
4 March 2025 Pedigree
Unbeatable lives up to his name in lively Swatragh trade
Nevan McKiernan reports on the Northern Ireland Charolais Club's show and sale of Charolais bulls and heifers at Swatragh Livestock Mart.
4 March 2025 Pedigree
The three Ps of calving a cow: preparation, patience and progress
Adam Woods takes a look at some tips around calving cows and being prepared for a busy calving season.
2 March 2025 Animal Health