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What does the future hold for the European suckler cow numbers?
The number of suckler cows present on EU-15 farms, which includes Ireland, is expected to decline in the coming years,...
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Beef price gap between the North and the Republic widens again
The price differential between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for an R3 grade heifer carcass continued to widen...
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Over 100 new outbreaks of Bluetongue reported in France
There was a further 109 new outbreaks of the Bluetongue disease reported in France during the month of November, figures from...
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Cattle Marts: Numbers remain steady as quality stock are easily sold
Cattle numbers remained steady in marts across the country over the past number of days as quality stock was easily...
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North/south R3 heifer beef price difference jumps to nearly €100
Farmers in Northern Ireland were getting close on €100 more for 280kg R3 heifer carcasses than farmers down south during...
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Pedigree world: A Limousin bull with a lasting impact
Dauphin is one of the most successful Limousin sires of the past 25 years, after coming through the French Sersia...
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Video: A robotic feeding system with a difference in Co. Cork
Glen South Farm finishes close on 1,200 cattle on an annual basis on the outskirts of Banteer, Co. Cork. Since...
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Managing herd health on a 1,200 head finishing unit
Glen South Farm finishes 1,200 cattle on an annual basis and since its formation herd health has played a key role...
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Cattle trade remains stable as Turkish export market supports lighter stock
The cattle trade remained steady in marts throughout the country this week, with mart managers saying that the Turkish export market...
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Bluetongue levels rise in France, risk level of reaching the UK downgraded
To date there has been 283 new outbreaks of Bluetongue disease reported in France during the month of November, figures...
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'Too many suckler calves are under fed and not reaching their growth potential'
The vast majority of suckler calves are not reaching their full growth potential, according to Harper Adams’ Beef Specialist Simon...
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How do you assess your grass covers?
Marking a scale of heights against cover values on a well-used pair of wellingtons is the easiest way to measure...
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Vets on pneumonia red alert - 'Farmers must reduce cattle stress levels'
Farmers must do everything they can to reduce stress levels for young stock at housing, according to Galway Veterinarian Liam...
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Are there benefits with out-wintering store cattle?
Farmers in the west of Ireland, particularly those farming around the Burren, have seen some benefits to out-wintering store cattle,...
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Beef industry 'one or two decisions' away from mega-processor domination
The Irish beef industry is only one or two decisions away from being completely dominated by mega-processors, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Food,...
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Dairy farmers aiming to increase cash flow with the use of beef AI sires
Dairy farmers are looking to increase cash flow in the spring time by getting the most value for their calves...
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Pics: 7,000 cattle feedlot with a difference in Morocco
The Copag Co-operative is one of the largest in Morocco, consisting of a number of different enterprises including a 7,000...
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EU meat exports to Hong Kong receive a boost
Prospects for EU exports of meat to Hong Kong have been given a boost this week following an agreement on...
