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  • CSO: Dairy cow numbers rose in year to December 2025
  • 21,000 fewer cattle finished from CFU herds in Q1 of 2026
  • UK breeding cattle and sheep populations continue to decline

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

CSO: Dairy cow numbers rose in year to December 2025

The number of dairy cows in Ireland rose by 0.6% to over 1.49 million in the year to December 2025. New figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that the total number...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

21,000 fewer cattle finished from CFU herds in Q1 of 2026

The number of cattle sourced from Controlled Finishing Units (CFU herds) for slaughter has fallen by 21,000 head in the first quarter of this year, latest figures from the Departme...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

UK breeding cattle and sheep populations continue to decline

The UK cattle population declined 1% year-on-year in 2025; while the UK sheep flock saw a decline of 2.1% in the same period. This is according to new data released by the Departme...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Calf registrations enroute to 1.5 million

Despite spring calving now starting to wind down, the total number of Irish calves registered in 2026 is barrelling towards 1.5 million. According to data from the Irish Cattle Bre...

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beefmagazine.com /4 days ago

May 2026 USDA Cattle on Feed highlights

Number of cattle on feed for 180 days or more is largest in series history.

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Number of suckler calves registered this year surpasses 200,000

The total figure for calves registered to beef dams has now surpassed the 200,000 mark, according to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) database. 29,573 calves were regist...

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Quarterly report shows decrease in heifers on feed

USDA report shows fewer heifers on feed and slower beef cow slaughter, hinting at possible herd inventory shifts in 2026.

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Cattle slaughterings down 15% compared to Q1 2025 – CSO

410,000 cattle were slaughtered in Ireland between January and March this year, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The Livestock Slaughterings March 20...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

2026 calf registrations set to surpass 1.6 million

The total number of Irish calves registered in 2026 is set to surpass the 1.6 million mark this week. According to data from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), 1,595,375...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Calf registrations running 21,000 head above 2025 figures

The total number of Irish calves registered in 2026 is running more 21,000 head above last year’s figures as of Friday, April 17. 1,517,397 calves have been registered to date this...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 week ago

Cattle placements rise 6% during April

The USDA says 1.702 million cattle were placed into U.S. feedlots during April. That was up 6% on the year and towards the high end of pre-report estimates, at least somewhat becau...

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beefcentral.com /2 days ago

Dalby sale 27 May 2026: Numbers lift to 5501 head

The large panel of buyers in attendance were able to absorb the increased numbers plus lift prices by further 30c to 40c/kg on top of the improvements experienced the previous week

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Tight cattle supplies could continue to support prices

The tight supplies of market-ready cattle show little sign of easing and that could keep prices elevated. The USDA says the total number of cattle on feed in the U.S. at the start...

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 month ago

Slower slaughter rates pull USDA beef, pork estimates lower

The USDA has trimmed its 2026 red meat production numbers, while increasing the outlook for poultry. Beef is now projected at 25.79 billion pounds, down 20 million from March mostl...

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beefcentral.com /1 week ago

Dubbo sale 21 May 2026: Numbers slashed to below 2500 after rain; big lifts seen in prices

Numbers were back by 3500 to less than 2500 at Dubbo yesterday, following fantastic rain earlier in the week. Most categories kicked sharply in value as a result.

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brownfieldagnews.com /1 week ago

NASS urges producer participation ahead of closely watched July cattle report

With the U.S. cattle herd still at historically low levels, the industry is watching closely for signs of meaningful expansion.   Lance Honig, chair of USDA’s National Agricultural...

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beefcentral.com /1 month ago

Dalby sale 29 Apr 2026: Feedlot and restocker buyers active

Numbers fell 1300 head to 6900 at Dalby yesterday. Prices for cows stabilised in places with plain condition lines receiving stronger support, while bullocks sold to a dearer trend...

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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Beef production projected to decline slightly in 2027

Around 62% of the U.S. cattle inventory is in an area experiencing drought.

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Beef kill: 2026 cattle kill over 72,000 head behind last year to date

The 2026 beef kill is running over 72,000 head of cattle below last year, according to latest figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). In the week en...

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beefcentral.com /2 weeks ago

Dubbo sale 14 May 2026: Cow, calf sell off continues

The forecast for useful rains has kept numbers back with a yarding of 6100 at Dubbo. There were odd pens to suit the feeders along with a few lots of well finished grown steers and...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Table: 2026 Irish cattle exports surpass 125,000 head – down 21%

Just over 126,000 cattle have been exported from Ireland as of the week ending Sunday, April 12, latest figures from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) have...

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beefcentral.com /1 month ago

Big 25,180 head online catalogue includes 61pc from seasonally-challenged northern NSW region  

Steer prices mostly lifted, while heifer values went in the opposite direction in a big offering of yarding 25,180 head on AuctionsPlus on Friday up 26pc on the week before. Season...

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beefcentral.com /1 month ago

Roma sale 28 Apr 2026: Numbers drop back

Cattle were drawn from the major supply district of Qld, with a large number of cattle showing signs of the dry conditions.

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Beef kill: Irish factory cattle supply back by near 80,000 head or 14%

Latest beef kill figures show that the Irish factory cattle supplies have declined by almost 80,000 head to date this year. As of Sunday, April 19, just over 490,000 head of cattle...

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