Pedigree farming

British Simmental Society targets dairy herd with new initiative

Over 1,500 straws of Simmental bull, Fallhills Marvel 21 (P,) have been distributed to dairy farmers across Northern Ireland as part of the initiative.

PEDIGREE 17 March 2026

British Simmental Society targets dairy herd with new initiative

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Limousin bulls set new record average in trailblazing Roscrea sale

Limousin bulls set new record average in trailblazing Roscrea sale

PEDIGREE 16 March 2026

Watch: steady trade for Limousin and Angus bulls in Raphoe

Watch: steady trade for Limousin and Angus bulls in Raphoe

PEDIGREE 13 March 2026

Magical performance by Mystic Meg in Ballymena

Magical performance by Mystic Meg in Ballymena

Magical performance by Mystic Meg in Ballymena

PEDIGREE 12 March 2026

Average of €867 for in-lamb Cheviot hoggets

Average of €867 for in-lamb Cheviot hoggets

Average of €867 for in-lamb Cheviot hoggets

PEDIGREE 11 March 2026

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In pictures: in-lamb ewes average over €175 at Blackface sale

In pictures: in-lamb ewes average over €175 at Blackface sale

There was keen demand at Sunday’s Connemara/Mayo Blackface Breeding Group Sale in Maam Cross with yearling ewe hoggets also selling briskly and averaging at over €150 per head.

PEDIGREE 9 March 2026

Promising young red and white Blue heifer sells in private deal

Promising young red and white Blue heifer sells in private deal

A pedigree red and white Belgian Blue heifer has been sold for an undisclosed five-figure sum.

PEDIGREE 9 March 2026

What’s on in the pedigree cattle world this week

What’s on in the pedigree cattle world this week

Nevan McKiernan previews some of the pedigree cattle sales taking place across the Country this week.

PEDIGREE 9 March 2026

Liss Angus to host first online bull sale

Liss Angus to host first online bull sale

John and Sean McEnroe of the Liss Angus herd in Co Meath are preparing for their first online timed auction of Angus bulls, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 9 March 2026

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

The Irish Shows Association has updated exhibitors regarding its position in relation to the bluetongue virus ahead of the 2026 show season.

PEDIGREE 9 March 2026

Charlie Gallagher receives special lifetime achievement award

Charlie Gallagher receives special lifetime achievement award

Nevan McKiernan was in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, for the Pedigree Cattle Breeders All-Star awards on Sunday 8 March.

PEDIGREE 9 March 2026

Watch: Limousin bulls peak tough trade in Carrick

Watch: Limousin bulls peak tough trade in Carrick

It was a difficult day's trading at the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society's March show and sale of pedigree bulls on Saturday, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 9 March 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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