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Bluetongue found in two cattle and two sheep in England

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed these cases, which are the first of the 2025-2026 vector season when the risk of transmission is high.

NEWS 17 July 2025

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Sheep Trends: numbers tight on the ground

Sheep Trends: numbers tight on the ground

MARKETS 16 July 2025

Sheep mart comment: store lambs dominate smaller entries

Sheep mart comment: store lambs dominate smaller entries

MARKETS 16 July 2025

How to get the most from €uroStar evaluations

How to get the most from €uroStar evaluations

How to get the most from €uroStar evaluations

SHEEP BREEDING 16 July 2025

Sheep Management: faecal egg counts, store lambs and quarantine control

Sheep Management: faecal egg counts, store lambs and quarantine control

Sheep Management: faecal egg counts, store lambs and quarantine control

MANAGEMENT 16 July 2025

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Top tips when selecting pedigree females

Top tips when selecting pedigree females

The tips shared at the recent Irish Charollais Sheep Society young and new breeders' open day are applicable to selecting females across all breed types.

SHEEP BREEDING 14 July 2025

The latest movement regulations for breeding sheep

The latest movement regulations for breeding sheep

With a heightened risk of bluetongue virus putting a spotlight on movements, the Department of Agriculture outlines the latest rules and regulations for breeding sheep.

SHEEP BREEDING 14 July 2025

Market dynamics hard to predict

Market dynamics hard to predict

On paper there should have been a flying demand for sheep all spring, but demand towards the end of the season was subdued despite throughput falling by an additional 140,000 head.

SHEEP BREEDING 14 July 2025

Over 500 cattle seized by the Department this year

Over 500 cattle seized by the Department this year

Figures provided by the Department showed that up until Wednesday 7 July, 527 cattle have been seized across the country under the Animal Health and Welfare Act.

NEWS 14 July 2025

Why it makes perfect sense for an Irish processor to invest in New Zealand

Why it makes perfect sense for an Irish processor to invest in New Zealand

It is widely reported that Dawn Meats are one of the potential investors in the Alliance group in New Zealand and if it happens, it would add an extra dimension to the business.

NEWS 14 July 2025

30th anniversary Irish Vendéen sheep society premier sale tops at €1,800

30th anniversary Irish Vendéen sheep society premier sale tops at €1,800

The Irish Vendéen sheep society held their 30th premier sale in Tullamore mart over the weekend, writes Rachel Gallagher.

BREEDING & HEALTH 14 July 2025

Sheep price update: pressure limiting numbers coming on stream

Sheep price update: pressure limiting numbers coming on stream

Agents reports fewer lambs coming on to the market over the weekend due to a combination of farmers completing field work and price pressure.

MARKETS 14 July 2025

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Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

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