Cattle

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

Marts around the country saw confusion on day one of the new TB rules, reports Cathal Gormley.

NEWS 13 April 2026

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

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Atypical BSE case confirmed in Ireland

Atypical BSE case confirmed in Ireland

NEWS 13 April 2026

Farmer Writes: cold weather and fuel pressure keeping a lid on things

Farmer Writes: cold weather and fuel pressure keeping a lid on things

FARMER WRITES 11 April 2026

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

NEWS 9 April 2026

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

NEWS 9 April 2026

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New bovine TB herd incidence down 15%

New bovine TB herd incidence down 15%

TB herd incidence rate in NI has been edging down over the last few months in NI.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 April 2026

Northern View: NI beef cattle quotes remain unchanged

Northern View: NI beef cattle quotes remain unchanged

The trade for finished beef cattle in NI is generally steady again this week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 April 2026

Consistent trade for cattle at Armoy Mart

Consistent trade for cattle at Armoy Mart

David Clarke reports on the trade for cattle at Armoy Livestock Mart in Co Antrim.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 April 2026

Grass cattle prices ease back in marts

Grass cattle prices ease back in marts

There has been a drop in prices paid for lighter store animals over the last number of weeks.

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 April 2026

Patiently waiting for spring turnout

Patiently waiting for spring turnout

Derek Robinson has decided not to finish some older cattle out of the shed.

FARMER WRITES 7 April 2026

Farmer Writes: eventful start to calving

Farmer Writes: eventful start to calving

Karen McCabe had to summon the vet for a cow calving that needed a Caesarean – and that's when the fun started, she writes.

FARMER WRITES 7 April 2026

Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

Support package for farmers to fence off badger setts

Modelling shows that improved on-farm badger biosecurity is the single most effective measure available to reduce the risk of transmission from badgers to cattle and vice versa, the Department said.

NEWS 7 April 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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