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Calf export trade hit with delays at some EU borders

March 20, 2020

The country’s calf export trade is experiencing delays at some border crossings, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has stated. While…

‘Full steam ahead’ for calf exports, despite fears of disruption by Covid-19

March 19, 2020

Dairy

It is full steam ahead for calf exports this week despite rumors circulating that calf exports could be disrupted due to Covid-19 (coronavirus).…

Irish calf exports running 30% behind 2019 levels

March 11, 2020

Dairy

Calf exports from the Republic of Ireland to other European destinations are running 32% behind 2019 levels, figures for the Department of Agriculture,…

Approval granted for facilities for 600 extra calves in Cherbourg – IFA

March 6, 2020

Dairy

French authorities have given the go-ahead for the expansion of lairage facilities in Cherbourg which will increase capacity for an extra 600 calves,…

Dairy farmers looking to move calves off farm as favourable weather returns

March 5, 2020

Dairy

Fortunately, calf exports are up and running again this week after ferries were cancelled on Saturday, February 29, due to the poor weather…

Calf exports: Adverse weather affects sailings once more

February 27, 2020

Dairy

Unfortunately, the calf export trade has been disrupted again this week as poor weather conditions at sea continue. Sailings with calves to European…

Dairy calf registrations surge ahead to over 450,000 head

February 23, 2020

Dairy

There has been a marked increase in the number of dairy calf registrations this year, new figures show. Just over 450,000 dairy births…

Calf exports: Early days; small numbers beginning to move

February 14, 2020

Dairy

Dairy calf exports are significantly behind this year in comparison to the same period as last year, according to Department of Agriculture figures;…

Additional calf lairage facilities increasingly likely in Cherbourg

January 27, 2020

Dairy

Additional calf lairage facilities to provide space for up to 800 extra calves is looking increasingly likely for spring in the French port…

Rearing scheme ‘an important first step’ in supporting best calf care

December 19, 2019

Dairy

The announcement of a €1.5 million grant aid support package for calf feeding systems has been welcomed by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA).…

Extra space at Cherbourg likely – but ‘coordinated’ approach needed

November 15, 2019

Dairy

While extra capacity is likely to be available for Irish calves next spring, dairy farmers will need to ensure that they can hold…

Farm groups test the waters for extra capacity at Cherbourg

November 14, 2019

Dairy

Building a good relationship with lairage operators in the French port of Cherbourg is crucial to secure additional capacity for the Irish dairy…

No change to regulation on calf export age limit on horizon

November 6, 2019

Dairy

No change is expected to current calf export regulation ahead of spring 2020, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has confirmed.…

Why is a veal industry in Ireland not possible?

November 2, 2019

Dairy

A large amount of our surplus calves from our dairy industry are finding their way to the continental veal market in the Netherlands…

Creed reiterates ‘condemnation’ of callous calf handling in France

May 7, 2019

Dairy

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has once again reiterated his condemnation “in the strongest terms” any ill treatment…

ICMSA: ‘Completely unacceptable for calves – or any stock – to be mistreated’

May 3, 2019

Dairy

Dairy farmers have reacted “with revulsion” to reports of an alleged animal welfare breach at a holding facility for calves near Cherbourg in…

Man arrested in Cherbourg for ‘isolated act’ of calf cruelty

May 3, 2019

Dairy

A man has reportedly been arrested in Cherbourg, France, on suspicion of cruelty to calves following the emergence of a video online in…

Export focus: Shipping thousands of dairy calves to Dutch and Spanish markets

March 24, 2019

Beef

With the peak of live calf exports approaching, AgriLand visited Wicklow Calf Company’s export yard where calves were being prepared for the Spanish and Dutch…

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