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Beef Trends: kill in freefall

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 1 July 2026

Beef Trends: kill in freefall

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Suckler lots sought after in Kilcullen Mart reduction sale

Suckler lots sought after in Kilcullen Mart reduction sale

MARKETS 5 June 2026

MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

MartBids Database: signs of more demand for finished cattle

MARKETS 1 April 2026

MartBids Database: big lift in throughput as sale entries peak

MartBids Database: big lift in throughput as sale entries peak

MartBids Database: big lift in throughput as sale entries peak

MARKETS 25 March 2026

Buying TAMS mobile items before approval

Buying TAMS mobile items before approval

Buying TAMS mobile items before approval

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In pictures: bulls sell to €7/kg-plus in Athenry Mart show and sale

In pictures: bulls sell to €7/kg-plus in Athenry Mart show and sale

Weanling bulls weighing less than 300kg averaged €5.85/kg and sold to upwards of €7/kg while bulls weighing 300kg to 400kg averaged €5.65/kg and sold to upwards of €6.70/kg.

MARKETS 1 January 1970

Ideal age to weigh calves for SCEP is between five and eight months - ICBF

Ideal age to weigh calves for SCEP is between five and eight months - ICBF

Each live calf must be unweaned and weighed with its dam on the applicant's holding on the same day.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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