Shane Murphy

smurphy@farmersjournal.ie

Angus calves up by 175,000 in less than 10 years

The breed usage over the past nine years has changed drastically with traditional breeds the biggest beneficiary.

CALVES 19 January 2022

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Camera at the Mart: record January numbers at Kilkenny Mart

Camera at the Mart: record January numbers at Kilkenny Mart

MARKETS 19 January 2022

Camera at the Mart: over €2,000 for dry cows in Tullamore

Camera at the Mart: over €2,000 for dry cows in Tullamore

MARKETS 19 January 2022

Pedigree Angus births break five figures

Pedigree Angus births break five figures

Pedigree Angus births break five figures

PEDIGREE 19 January 2022

MartBids Database: exceptional start to January mart sales

MartBids Database: exceptional start to January mart sales

MartBids Database: exceptional start to January mart sales

MARKETS 19 January 2022

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Westfield Aubracs set for full dispersal

Westfield Aubracs set for full dispersal

The herd, established 25 years ago, offer breeders a super opportunity to acquire top bloodlines.

PEDIGREE 5 January 2022

Dairy cow numbers continue to rise

Dairy cow numbers continue to rise

The increase in dairy cow numbers has led to a change in the most popular beef breeds.

PEDIGREE 5 January 2022

Dairy cow numbers up 40% in 10 years

Dairy cow numbers up 40% in 10 years

Dairy cow numbers continue to rise at the expense of the national suckler herd.

NEWS 5 January 2022

Camera at the Mart: €6.44/kg at opening Roscrea cattle sale

Camera at the Mart: €6.44/kg at opening Roscrea cattle sale

This year’s opening show and sale in Roscrea was met with a phenomenal demand for heavily muscled stock.

MARKETS 5 January 2022

British Limousin Society withdraws 15 animals from herd book

British Limousin Society withdraws 15 animals from herd book

The British Limousin Cattle Society has again had to withdraw animals from its herd book following DEFRA instructions.

PEDIGREE 5 January 2022

Limousin and Charolais make up 75% of weanling mart sales

Limousin and Charolais make up 75% of weanling mart sales

Analysis of MartBids data shows prices up on 2020 levels with traditional sired stock seeing significant increases in the past three years.

NEWS 5 January 2022

Camera at the Mart: 100% clearance at first Kanturk sale of 2022

Camera at the Mart: 100% clearance at first Kanturk sale of 2022

The sale was made up of mostly dairy and dairy beef stock, given Kanturk Mart’s location in north Cork.

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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