Cow Kill

Dairy cows account for nearly 80% of factory cow kill in first half of year

Beef

Dairy cows account for nearly 80% of factory cow kill in first half of year

Dairy cows have accounted for almost 80% of the factory cull cow kill in the first six months of this year.

Beef kill: 2026 cow kill down by 15.5% or over 28,000 head

Beef

Beef kill: 2026 cow kill down by 15.5% or over 28,000 head

Latest official beef kill figures show weekly cattle supply numbers remaining steady despite the overall kill this year being down by 9.2%.

Beef kill: Heifer supply up 22,000 head as cow kill down

Beef

Beef kill: Heifer supply up 22,000 head as cow kill down

Factory cattle supplies remained above 33,000 head (excluding veal) in the week ending Sunday, April 27, according to DAFM beef kill figures.

Analysis: Has the cow cull been as severe as the rumour mill suggests?

Dairy

Analysis: Has the cow cull been as severe as the rumour mill suggests?

Reduced grass growth rates and a shortage of feed on many farmers forced some farmers into culling cows earlier than desired.