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Dairy
Sexed semen use set to grow further
Aidan Brennan
Sexed semen use in Ireland is expected to surpass the 400,000 straws mark by 2026 according to Teagasc, writes Aidan Brennan.
18 December 2024 Dealer
Belgian Blue calf sells for €900 in Carrigallen
The dealer did a double take last Saturday when a Belgian Blue sucky calf hit €900 in Carrigallen.
14 December 2024 Pedigree
Ladybowers Unique is leading lady in Carlisle
Nevan McKiernan reports from the British Limousin Cattle Society red ladies show and sale in Carlisle.
Watch: Limousin-cross heifer calf hits €30,000 in Carrick
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Winter Fair in Carrick-on-Shannon, where a heifer calf sold for €30,000.
25 November 2024 Pedigree
Camera at the Mart: tops of €4,600 for elite Ballina sale
Records were broken in Mayo-Sligo Mart, Ballina, when €4,600 was paid for a Belgian Blue-cross heifer calf.
16 October 2024 Markets
Hot trade for Simmental heifers in Ballymote
All types of Simmental heifers met with firm demand at the annual Simmental-crossbred sale in Ballymote on Saturday last.
9 October 2024 Markets
Scope for Salers in Suckler systems
Adam Woods speaks to Seamus Nagle about the Salers breed and what it can add to suckler systems.
11 September 2024 Breeding & health
Camera at the Mart: Herbie's heifers hit €5,100 in Carrigallen
Adam Woods reports from Carrigallen Mart’s special in-calf heifer sale, which took place last Saturday.
4 September 2024 Markets