There has been some movement on the Turkish market front in recent days. A number of Irish exporters have put consignments of bulls – destined for Turkey – into quarantine, AgriLand understands.
The exporters have been busy sourcing bulls – suitable for the market – over recent weeks. One such exporter – Viastar – has put a consignment of R-grading, continental bulls – weighing between 270-350kg – into quarantine; they will remain there for 21 days.
During the week ending July 1, Viastar exported approximately 1,000 bulls to the same market.
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Two boatloads of cattle will leave Ireland bound for Libya next week. The consignment of bulls – both Friesians and continentals – will leave from Co. Cork. The boats have been organised by Cork-based exporting company, Curzon Livestock.
Friesian bulls – weighing between 400kg and 500kg – along with continental bulls – weighing between 500kg and 600kg – will be shipped via livestock-carrying vessels.
These boats – the Atlantic M and the Sarah – are currently en route to Co. Cork, where they will be loaded with approximately 3,500 bulls.
In addition to the bulls, the exporter will also ship approximately 400 in-calf, Friesian heifers to Libyan shores.
The same exporter hopes that this contract could form the basis of regular and consistent shipments of Irish cattle to Libya; the company is also in the process of negotiating a contract for the Turkish market.