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ICBF stakeholder meeting makes some progress on concerns raised
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Various data sources were appraised at the meeting to identify the most suitable cows for this production system.
8 May 2024 Pedigree
A special night at FBD National Hall of Fame awards
Shanon Kinahan was at the FBD National Hall of Fame awards in Athlone on Sunday night, where the top breeders in the bovine, equine and ovine industries were celebrated.
8 May 2024 Pedigree
Castlewood Uranus - king of the castle in Tuam
Shanon Kinahan was in Tuam Mart on Saturday for the Irish Charolais Cattle Society spring sale, where €3,445 was the average price recorded for bulls.
Demand for rare breeds rockets due to ACRES
The introduction of the Agri-Climate Rural Environmental Scheme (ACRES) in 2022 has resulted in an increase in demand for rare breeds.
8 May 2024 Schemes
Bernish Toplad wins at British Limousin sale
Limousin bulls were among the big prize winners and sale-topping prices at the British Limousin Cattle Society's May sale in Carlisle.
8 May 2024 Northern Ireland
Rocket Explorer flies to €5,500
Shanon Kinahan was in Tullamore Mart on Friday evening for the Irish Simmental Cattle Society Spring Sale of bulls and heifers
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Solomon solos another win at 12th annual Emerald Expo
Shanon Kinahan brings you all the championship results from the 12th annual Emerald Expo
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Shorthorns in strong demand at regional sales
Shanon Kinahan reports from some of the regional Shorthorn club sales that have taken place this spring.
1 May 2024 Pedigree
Calling young Hereford breeders
There is plenty to be excited about for young Hereford breeders in the coming months, writes Shanon Kinahan.
24 April 2024 Pedigree
Watch: Gigginstown Angus bull hits €7,000
Niamh Murphy reports from the Gigginstown annual sale of Aberdeen Angus bulls and heifers that took place at the weekend.
22 April 2024 Pedigree
Changes afoot at ICBF board
Adam Woods has the latest on some changes taking place at ICBF board level.
17 April 2024 Breeding & health
What's happening in the pedigree world this week?
Shanon Kinahan takes a look at what’s coming up in the pedigree world this week.
10 April 2024 Pedigree