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Mart buyers light up calf trade
Tommy Moyles
At a time when the supply of beef calves is increasing and prices usually steady or taper off, the 2025 calf trade is defying norms as prices continue in an upward trajectory reports Tommy Moyles
28 March 2025 News
Live cattle exports running over 20,000 head higher
All categories of livestock are contributing to the 29% increase in exports, with weanling exports rising by over 90% and calf exports running over 13% higher.
19 March 2025 Markets
How high will the beef price go?
Adam Woods takes a look at the beef trade and how much more is left in the current price rises
Blow to calf exports as Stena cuts livestock from Rosslare to Cherbourg route
The boat that operates the route carrying livestock currently - Stena Horizon - will have its last sailing out of Rosslare on Tuesday 11 March.
10 March 2025 News
Live exports running 35% higher than in 2024
Increased exports of weanlings and finished cattle are driving the increase, with calf exports steady on 2024 levels.
9 March 2025 News
Calf exports threatened by EU rules - Department
The ministerial briefing awaiting Martin Heydon said that EU animal transport proposals pose a risk to calf exports.
5 March 2025 News
Live exports running 31% higher than in 2024
Spain is the top performer, with exports running 140% higher, while exports to Northern Ireland are 34% higher year-on-year and 53% higher to the Italian market.
23 February 2025 News
Calf export figures ahead of 2024 levels
Calf exports have got off to a better start than last year, but remain well behind 2023 levels, as prices paid for calves at marts around the country are up considerably.
19 February 2025 News
ICMSA urges calf exporters to re-engage calf boat
ICMSA president Denis Drennan said it was a pity that the major calf exporters did not commit to utilising the custom-built livestock carrier the MV Alondra.
12 February 2025 News
Positive outlook for live exports in 2025
Barring a health scare or an escalation of foot and mouth the prospects for live exports across all categories of stock look excellent
26 January 2025 Calves
Positive calf exports but concern for future remain
Adam Woods previews this week’s special calf focus and what’s inside.
22 January 2025 Breeding & health
Dairy beef budgets and suckler cow mart demos
Adam Woods takes a look at dairy beef budgets and buying calves in 2025, along with a preview of this week's suckler mart demo in Skibbereen in this week's beef management notes.
22 January 2025 Management