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Fiston-bred Charolais bull tops mixed trade in Carrick on Shannon

Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society's elite continental sale in Carrick on Shannon.

16 December 2024 PEDIGREE

Beef farmers to 'sell hard' as demand outstrips supply

ICSA secretary general Hugh Farrell has said that the factories are in "desperation for numbers".

14 December 2024 NEWS
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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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SCEP ‘ineligible’ bull causes stir at Charolais 'Christmas Cracker'

Nevan McKiernan was at Saturday's 'Christmas Cracker' sale in Elphin Mart, where a SCEP 'ineligible' bull sold for the top price of €15,000.

4 December 2024 PEDIGREE
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Beef quotes keep creeping up

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest beef quotes available for finished stock.

2 December 2024 MARKETS
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Beef quotes take another jump

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.

26 November 2024 MARKETS

Farmer Writes: the dreaded herd test

Over 75% of my herd is bought in, which obviously increases the potential risks that some of the bought in cattle could have been exposed to infection, James Strain writes.

25 November 2024
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More complications with finishing cattle

John Egerton has a number of different groups of finishing cattle on his farm.

20 November 2024
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Camera at the Mart: Charolais selling well in Granard

While lighter calves struggled slightly, quality types of calves continued to command top dollar at Granard’s weanling sale on Monday night.

13 November 2024 MARKETS