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Pedigree
Quality to the fore at national Hereford calf show
Nevan McKiernan
Nevan McKiernan reports the Irish Hereford Breed Society's national calf show, which took place in Tullamore Mart on Saturday.
18 November 2024 Pedigree
Meath man takes reins at Irish Hereford Breed Society
Nevan McKiernan spoke to the new secretary of the Irish Hereford Breed Society Alan Crowe.
14 November 2024 News
Man who shot farmer who was herding cattle avoids jail
A judge has imposed a suspended two year prison term on Adrian Collins (48) of Enagh, Kilkishen for the reckless discharge of a shot-gun where he shot a farming neighbour, writes Gordon Deegan.
In pictures: flying trade for fat cows in Draperstown
The weekly cattle sale in Draperstown saw a flying trade for fat cows across suckler and dairy cross animals.
13 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Department raises risk-based cattle trading to curb TB
The Department has acknowledged that risk-based cattle trading controls would devalue impacted cattle.
13 November 2024 News
NI Trends: base prices edging upwards on cattle; deals on weight for lambs
Quotes on prime cattle continue to rise at NI plants, while deals are available that pay to a higher weight limit on fat lambs.
13 November 2024 Markets
Consumer education partnership on sustainable beef launched
The initiative will involve Certified Irish Angus cattle being reared on Airfield Estate’s city farm in south Dublin, accessible to all visitors.
13 November 2024 News
National Hereford calf show set to showcase top genetics
Nevan McKiernan looks ahead to this Saturday's national Hereford calf show, which will take place in Tullamore Mart, Co Offaly.
13 November 2024 Pedigree
Factor late housing into fluke treatments this winter
On farms that are housing cattle later than normal, this should be factored in to your choice of fluke product and when animals will be dosed.
12 November 2024 Management
Camera at the Mart: super trade for dry cows and calves in Bandon
The dry cow trade this autumn in Bandon Mart is in stark contrast to this time last year. Buyers are anxious for numbers and competition is very active at ringside, especially for well-fleshed cows.
12 November 2024 Markets
Beef prices: independents edge quotes upwards
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest beef quotes for factory-finished cattle.
11 November 2024 Markets
Red and white Belgian Blue heifer calf sells for €19,000
Nevan McKiernan reports from the elite commercial cattle show and sale, which took place in Stranorlar Mart over the weekend.
11 November 2024 Pedigree