Pedigree farming

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

The Irish Shows Association has updated exhibitors regarding its position in relation to the bluetongue virus ahead of the 2026 show season.

PEDIGREE 10 March 2026

ISA to monitor bluetongue situation closely

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Charlie Gallagher receives special lifetime achievement award

Charlie Gallagher receives special lifetime achievement award

PEDIGREE 10 March 2026

Watch: Limousin bulls peak tough trade in Carrick

Watch: Limousin bulls peak tough trade in Carrick

PEDIGREE 9 March 2026

€1m funding secured for agricultural shows

€1m funding secured for agricultural shows

€1m funding secured for agricultural shows

PEDIGREE 8 March 2026

Kilkenny man is Irish Hereford Prime farmer of the year

Kilkenny man is Irish Hereford Prime farmer of the year

Kilkenny man is Irish Hereford Prime farmer of the year

PEDIGREE 4 March 2026

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RDS acknowledges 100 years of pedigree sales in Carrick

RDS acknowledges 100 years of pedigree sales in Carrick

The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) has expressed gratitude to the Midland and Western Livestock Improvement Society for the service it has provided to pedigree breeders over the last 100 years.

PEDIGREE 2 March 2026

Top of €1,850 at Waterford Blackface sale

Top of €1,850 at Waterford Blackface sale

Trade at the recent Waterford Blackface Sheep Breeders sale was described as ‘solid’ with in-lamb ewes averaging at €525 per head and dry hoggets at €490, writes Darren Carty.

PEDIGREE 2 March 2026

Certified Irish Angus Awards ceremony set for Croke Park

Certified Irish Angus Awards ceremony set for Croke Park

The Certified Irish Angus awards ceremony for 2026 will take place in the Hogan Suite at Croke Park on Friday 6 March.

NEWS 2 March 2026

Sale average up €500/head at Lanark auction

Sale average up €500/head at Lanark auction

The South of Ireland Lanark Sheep Breeders recent timed auction met excellent demand, with in-lamb sheep selling for a fine average price of €1,473/head.

PEDIGREE 2 March 2026

Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD

Tullamore National Livestock Show renews sponsorship deal with FBD

A new five-year sponsorship deal has been agreed between Tullamore National Livestock Show and FBD Insurance.

NEWS 2 March 2026

Son of Irish-bred Coose Lincoln tops Aberdeen multibreed sale at 13,000gns

Son of Irish-bred Coose Lincoln tops Aberdeen multibreed sale at 13,000gns

A son of the Irish-bred stock bull Coose Lincoln sold for the highest price of 13,000gns at the recent multibreed show and sale in Aberdeen, Scotland, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 2 March 2026

Charolais bulls sell to 16,500gns in Swatragh

Charolais bulls sell to 16,500gns in Swatragh

Three Charolais bulls crossed into five-figure sums at Friday's British Charolais Cattle Society show and sale of bulls and heifers in Swatragh Livestock Mart, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 2 March 2026

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

Maximising the potential of every animal starts with selecting a quality calf milk replacer (CMR) that includes a bespoke health package to suit the calves being fed.

Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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