Cattle
A pedigree Galloway cow has given birth to three bulls and a heifer – in what could be a first for the historic breed.
Agri-Business
Coolmore has confirmed that 14 of its cattle died last month after the drinking water supply for the animals was disconnected.
Research
Decades of selective breeding and intensive agricultural practices have reshaped cattle genetics, according to new research.
The ICSA has called for clarity after Brittany Ferries decided to end its livestock transport services from Ireland to mainland Europe.
N.Ireland
The Ulster Farmers’ Union has said an "independent review must be carried out as a matter of urgency" after 51 cattle were shot during an operation in Co. Tyrone.
Answers are being sought after 51 cattle were shot during a DAERA operation near Fivemiletown in Co Tyrone.
blue cards
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said no decision has yet been made on the future of bovine passports, commonly known as blue cards.
Livestock numbers across the European Union decreased further in 2025, with falls recorded in the...
683,896 cattle were slaughtered in Ireland between January and May this year, according to new data...
Almost 700,000 farm-to-farm cattle movements have been recorded in the first five months of 2026, the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said.
Beef
Cahir Mart held its weekly cattle and calf trade on Wednesday, June 10, with a 99% clearance rate, and strong demand for more mature calves.
Kilkenny mart hosted its weekly cattle sale on Thursday, June 4, where 300 cattle went for sale as trade prices hold on average.
Tuam Co-operative Livestock Mart held its weekly general cattle sale on bank holiday Monday, June 1, where 175 cattle were on offer.
Irish prime cattle prices have come under pressure in the early part of 2026, despite supplies remaining below year-ago levels, ADHB said.
UK cattle population declined 1%, year-on-year; while UK sheep flock saw a decline of 2.1% in the same period.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed a case of atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Ireland.
Rural Life
The cook at a massive cattle station in Australia’s Northern Territory has launched her own recipe book to help flood-stricken farmers.
Over 15,000 cattle were imported into Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland for direct slaughter in 2025, according to new data.
A judge has told a court that cattle owners and property owners have an obligation to ensure that their cattle do not cause damage.
Gardaí have confirmed that a number of cattle were injured during a road traffic incident earlier this week in Co. Kerry.
Milk prices dropped by 30.4% in the year up to December 2025, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
Better surveillance could improve the ability to detect outbreaks of avian influenza (bird flu) in cattle, according to an expert.
Sheep
There was an annual decrease of 17.2% in the number of sheep slaughtered in 2025, figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show.
