Calf exports

Shippers driving demand for Irish calves

Strong demand from the continent along with similar appetite from home buyers has seen the calf trade ramp back up as prices were up across the board this week.

MARKETS 30 April 2025

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Calf exports up 20% as Netherlands and Spain seek Irish calves

Calf exports up 20% as Netherlands and Spain seek Irish calves

MARKETS 19 April 2025

Mart buyers light up calf trade

Mart buyers light up calf trade

NEWS 9 April 2025

Live cattle exports running over 20,000 head higher

Live cattle exports running over 20,000 head higher

Live cattle exports running over 20,000 head higher

NEWS 28 March 2025

How high will the beef price go?

How high will the beef price go?

How high will the beef price go?

MARKETS 19 March 2025

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Blow to calf exports as Stena cuts livestock from Rosslare to Cherbourg route

Blow to calf exports as Stena cuts livestock from Rosslare to Cherbourg route

The boat that operates the route carrying livestock currently - Stena Horizon - will have its last sailing out of Rosslare on Tuesday 11 March.

NEWS 26 January 2025

Live exports running 35% higher than in 2024

Live exports running 35% higher than in 2024

Increased exports of weanlings and finished cattle are driving the increase, with calf exports steady on 2024 levels.

NEWS 26 January 2025

Calf exports threatened by EU rules - Department

Calf exports threatened by EU rules - Department

The ministerial briefing awaiting Martin Heydon said that EU animal transport proposals pose a risk to calf exports.

NEWS 26 January 2025

Live exports running 31% higher than in 2024

Live exports running 31% higher than in 2024

Spain is the top performer, with exports running 140% higher, while exports to Northern Ireland are 34% higher year-on-year and 53% higher to the Italian market.

NEWS 26 January 2025

Calf export figures ahead of 2024 levels

Calf export figures ahead of 2024 levels

Calf exports have got off to a better start than last year, but remain well behind 2023 levels, as prices paid for calves at marts around the country are up considerably.

NEWS 26 January 2025

ICMSA urges calf exporters to re-engage calf boat

ICMSA urges calf exporters to re-engage calf boat

ICMSA president Denis Drennan said it was a pity that the major calf exporters did not commit to utilising the custom-built livestock carrier the MV Alondra.

NEWS 26 January 2025

Positive outlook for live exports in 2025

Positive outlook for live exports in 2025

Barring a health scare or an escalation of foot and mouth the prospects for live exports across all categories of stock look excellent

CALVES 26 January 2025

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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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