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The average steer carcass weight increased by 21kg in the first half of 2026 versus the first half of 2025. In the first half of 2026, the average steer carcass weight was 360kg, u...
Average dairy-beef heifer and steer carcass-weights on the Tipperary dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) have been on an increasing trend over the past...
Processors invest in flexible handling systems and hybrid automation to manage natural differences in weight, fat cover and conformation.
During the mid-season, it is well worth weighing heifers born in late January and early February as they approach the six-month mark. The majority of farms often never weigh heifer...
This week’s sheep trade sees the first outlets move to increase carcass-weight limits for spring lambs to 22kg. Prices are remaining firm for lambs with cull ewe price offers up by...
The net cost to produce 1kg of beef on the Tipperary dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) was €5.71/kg carcass-weight in 2025. The 134ha dairy calf-to-b...
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has confirmed that 95 herds took part in the 2026 Dairy Cow Weighing Programme. The 95 herds were selected based on their participation...
Agents reported that due to the mild winter and outstanding pasture growth across much of the supply area, cattle are arriving 40-60kg heavier than in previous years.
Dressed weights are running 20-30 pounds heavier than last year and 65-85 pounds above the five-year average, helping beef production stay strong.
Carnew Mart in Co. Wicklow held its weekly cattle sale on Saturday (August 15), where 840 animals went through the ring in a “much bigger” sale than last week. There was a signific...
Golden Vale Marts held its weekly young stock sale in Carrigallen Mart, Co. Leitrim, on Saturday (August 15), as a 290kg Charolais-cross weanling bull sold for €2,000 at €6.90/kg....
Farmgate and retail beef prices are linked – but falls in farmgate prices can take time to appear on supermarket shelves. Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) trai...
The USDA has lowered its expectations for 2026 red meat production, while increasing projections for poultry. Beef production is now estimated at 24.967 billion pounds, down 321 mi...
Weight limit changes have been announced for the ninth Royal Ulster Premier Beef & Lamb Championships to be held in November. The weight limits will apply to all the calf class...
Over 1 in 5 or 20% of the steers slaughtered in Ireland in the first half of 2026 graded an ‘O-‘ or below, according to figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Mar...
Golden Vale Marts held their weekly stock sale in the Tullamore Mart venue on Monday (July 20), where weanling bulls saw a tremendous trade. In a mart report issued after the sale,...
After a series of downwards adjustments over the past six or eight weeks - producing falls of 70-80c/kg carcase weight in some regions - direct consignment slaughter cattle grids a...
Dairy replacement heifers which are below their target weight coming into their first winter, could affect farm profitability by more than €2,000/head. It’s no secret that the cost...
Weekly factory cattle supplies have been increasing for the past seven consecutive weeks, with almost 32,800 cattle slaughtered in the week ending Sunday, August 23. Supplies have...
Cattle listings eased 6pc this week to 16,247 head, while clearance plunged to 61pc. Lighter steer and heifer weight categories retracted in average, while heavier heifers showed s...
Wagga yarded 3100 head this morning, down a little on last week. There was strong demand for feeder steers, prompting buyers to focus on lighter weights, particularly since cattle...
Quality was more variable than recent weeks, comprising of fewer heavy well finished bullocks and cows and several northern lines.
Price trends among young cattle were erratic in online trading this week, where AuctionsPlus recovered somewhat from the previous week’s low (6700 head) to 10,476 head. The larger...
Tullow Mart held its weekly sheep trade on Tuesday (July 28), registering its largest sale of the month as 3,125 sheep went through the ring. In a mart report after the sale, the b...
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