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Letter: technical review into accuracy of ICBF ratings needed

The Pedigree Breeders Council is calling for a fully independent technical review into the accuracy and the impact of the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation star ratings on the national herd.

5 December 2024
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Horse breeders furious over foal passport delays

Horse Sport Ireland is facing a barrage of criticism from horse breeders over delays in issuing foal passports.

20 November 2024 NEWS

Red and white Belgian Blue heifer calf sells for €19,000

Nevan McKiernan reports from the elite commercial cattle show and sale, which took place in Stranorlar Mart over the weekend.

11 November 2024 PEDIGREE
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Hereford society spend £77,000-plus to remove NI members

David Wright explores the issues behind a decision to remove two NI breeders from the ruling council of the Hereford Cattle Society.

6 November 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

15th Anniversary sale for the Black Beauties

An interview with Andrew Wilson ahead of the upcoming Black Beauties sale.

6 November 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH

Average up at Munster Angus Breeders sale

Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from the Munster Angus Breeders sale which took place in Kilmallock Mart on Saturday

6 November 2024 PEDIGREE

Black Beauties upcoming 15th anniversary sale

Rachel Gallagher reports from her interview with Andrew Wilson ahead of the upcoming Black Beauties sale.

4 November 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH

In-lamb Suffolk hits 10,500gns

Rachel Gallagher reports from The Great Bonanza female sale held in Ballymena Livestock Market.

4 November 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH

Charollais ewe lamb sells for 3,200gns in Dungannon

Rachel Gallagher reports from Dungannon Farmers Market for the annual NI Charollais sheep breeders' annual female sale.

31 October 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH