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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Build cows that stay: Smarter heifer development for long-term productivity

Setting replacement heifers up for cowherd longevity is more than achieving a first pregnancy. It requires building females that remain productive within the constraints of their p...

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agriland.ie /4 weeks ago

May-born roan heifer calf sells for €1,900 at Carrigallen Mart

Impressive calf prices continue to be paid at marts across the country. The calf sale at GVM Carrigallen Mart, Co. Leitrim, on Saturday, June 13, saw several of these impressive pr...

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agriland.ie /1 day ago

What weight should your weanling heifers be by now?

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...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Controlling replacement heifer costs while maintaining quality

As costs surge, farmers can look to streamline raising replacement cows by taking strategic steps to minimise cost while not compromising on the heifer’s health or fertility. Heife...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Maintaining calf performance at grass during first grazing season

Once calves are out and settled at grass, the focus quickly shifts to maintaining performance and hitting good weight gains throughout the grazing season. For spring-born dairy-bee...

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beefmagazine.com /3 weeks ago

Strategic cowherd destocking to promote future rebuilding

Young heifers offer flexibility and tax advantages when rebuilding cowherds after extended dry periods impact forage availability in the region.

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Latest weekly calf prices remain above average year-to-date prices

Average calf prices for the week ending Sunday, June 14, were above the average price for the year to date in most categories. According to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (IC...

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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Midyear 2026 cattle auction receipts

Weekly auction data shows steer sales rising while heifer share drops to 39%, but retention levels still fall short of signaling herd expansion.

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brownfieldagnews.com /2 weeks ago

Beef-on-dairy breeding continues to limit dairy replacement heifer supply

A livestock economist says a shift is underway in how farmers are balancing replacement heifers with breeding more beef-on-dairy animals. Abbi Groves with CoBank tells Brownfield n...

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beefmagazine.com /4 weeks ago

Building better cows

K-State beef cattle experts discuss how genetics, health and management decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity.

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Keeping on top of targets as heifers get to grass

Between breeding and field work, this week was hectic for farmers, but it is critical they do not take their eye of the ball when it comes to calves at grass. It can be easy to hal...

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agriland.ie /4 weeks ago

Mart report: Strong farmer interest in reared calves at Cahir

Cahir Mart held its weekly cattle and calf trade on Wednesday, June 10, with a 99% clearance rate, and strong demand for more mature calves. Calves were the main focus of the sale,...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Watch: ABP Demo Farm calf rearing update

Agriland recently paid a visit to the ABP Demo Farm in Co. Carlow, where ABP Food Group’s Matthew Quinn gave an update on the spring 2026 calf rearing season. Quinn explained that...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

GB farms see rise in cattle numbers under 12 months

Younger cattle numbers are beginning to rise on farms in Great Britain (GB), latest figures from the British Cattle Movement Service show. These figures according to the Agricultur...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Watching out for summer scour as last of calves get to grass

The average farmer begins calving down on February 1 and finishes up within nine weeks, that means the last of the calves should be about 11-weeks-old by now. There may be a few st...

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beefcentral.com /2 weeks ago

Dalby sale 1 July 2026: Heavy feeders average 542c/kg

Dalby sale numbers lifted to 4877 head for the first sale of the new financial year yesterday. Heavy feeder steers sold to 580c and averaged 542c/kg, while medium weight score 2 co...

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Dairy trade: Average price of £2,901 for milking heifers in UK

There is never too much dairy stock moving through marts at this time of the year, but the few that are seem to be making relatively strong prices. Gortatlea Mart in Co. Kerry held...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Unusual approach to calf rearing on display in research farm trial

Agriland visited University College Dublin’s (UCD) Lyons farm to witness their unusual approach to calf rearing post-weaning that is being trialled on site. The core focus of the t...

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Cattle cycle expansions: Lessons from history

Despite high calf prices since 2023, heifer retention remains minimal while beef cow culling hits record lows, signaling gradual progress toward expansion.

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agriland.ie /3 days ago

2026 calf registrations surpass 2 million

The total number of calf registrations on Irish farms has surpassed two million for 2026, according to Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) data. Based on the data, a total of 2...

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Identifying problem cows mid-season

Every year problem cows surface within the herd, with mid-lactation offering a good chance to weed them out. The majority of farms typically aim for an annual replacement rate of 1...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Mart report: Strong calf trade in Thurles as season draws towards close

The Mid Tipperary Co-Operative Livestock Mart (Thurles Mart) hosted its weekly calf sale on Wednesday (June 3), with 173 calves on offer – up from the 130 calves in the previous sa...

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beefcentral.com /1 week ago

Setting a framework for heifers – what northern and southern research shows

Producers who manage joining weight, maintain body condition and make balanced selection decisions are building the foundation for more productive breeding herds over the long term...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Tips on successfully transitioning calves to grass

Turning calves out to grass should be a step forward, not a setback. However, many farmers will notice calves taking a check in the first few weeks after turnout. Getting this tran...

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