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Special fat stock sale in Ballyjamesduff Mart this week

July 20, 2020

A “special fat stock sale” is set to take place this week in Ballyjamesduff Mart, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, organisers have said. The sale…

Factory-owned feedlots ‘important guarantee’ for cattle supply – MII

June 25, 2019

Beef

Factory-owned and factory-controlled feedlots are “important for ensuring” an all-year-round supply of in-spec cattle, Meat Industry Ireland (MII) has stated. The organisation –…

IFA welcomes EU beef package after ‘savage price losses’

May 16, 2019

Beef

In light of the “savage price losses” suffered by beef farmers as a result of Brexit uncertainty, the European Commission’s announcement of a…

Creed called on to ‘drive home’ Brexit beef support package

April 18, 2019

Beef

A further push for action on a Brexit support package for beef farmers was hot on the agenda at a farm lobby group’s…

Dexter breed society comes to midlands for AGM

January 8, 2019

Beef

The Dexter Cattle Society, Republic of Ireland (DCS ROI) Group is holding its AGM on Sunday, February 17, in the Hudson Bay Hotel, Athlone,…

Farmer claims ownership of ‘the biggest bullock on earth’

November 27, 2018

Agri-Business

A beef farmer has recently brought big attention to a particular beef animal in his ownership that is claimed to be “the biggest…

Video: Nitrate poisoning claims 11 cattle on reseeded field

October 12, 2018

Beef

“I went up on the Tuesday morning to check them and give them a bit of grass and all I could find was…

‘Meeting the Challenges of Feeding Beef’ the key focus of ICSA event

October 8, 2018

Beef

‘Meeting the Challenges of Feeding Beef’ has been declared as the theme of an event set to take place tomorrow evening (Tuesday, October…

Video: 1984 cattle truck still going strong in ‘Rebel’ county

August 23, 2018

Machinery

John Tarrant is a livestock haulier in Co. Cork and owns what is believed to be the oldest DAF lorry still hauling in…

Cattle slaughterings pass the 500,000 mark

April 18, 2018

Beef

Over 500,000 cattle have been slaughtered in Ireland so far this year, official data shows. Figures taken from the Department of Agriculture’s beef…

What factors influence cattle cleanliness during housing?

March 22, 2018

Beef

The vast majority of farmers supply cattle that are clean and acceptable for slaughter under the Clean Livestock Policy (CLP). However, with the…

Are you managing your stock bull correctly?

December 12, 2017

Beef

On most Irish suckler farms, the stock bull is the primary method of getting cows and heifers in calf. Given this, a stock…

How much are you paying for your concentrates?

December 7, 2017

Beef

With cattle now housed for the winter period, and finishing in full swing across the country, farmers should ensure that their animals are…

Finishing cattle: How to assess if an animal is fit for slaughter

November 29, 2017

Beef

At the minute, beef prices are nothing to write home about. However, it must be noted that – at this time – processors’…

Ration selection: Are your finishing cattle on the correct diet?

November 26, 2017

Beef

With cattle now housed for the winter period, and finishing in full swing across the country, farmers should ensure that their animals are…

Reducing exposure to liver and rumen fluke

October 19, 2017

Beef

Some 86% of condemned livers, in meat factories, were due to liver fluke, according to a recent trial conducted by University College Dublin’s Dr.…

Supreme Court of India suspends ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

July 12, 2017

The Supreme Court of India yesterday, July 11, ruled in favour of suspending a ban on the sale of cattle for slaughter. It…

Cattle marts: Weanlings in demand around the country

November 9, 2016

Beef

The weanling trade in marts around the country continues to be strong with as reports suggest that 20,000 cattle are to be exported…

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