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Suckler cow numbers on the rise

It’s the first time in over 10 years we’ve seen a rise in the number of suckler cows in the country, with an extra 19,000 cows on farms on 31 July 2026 compared to the same date in 2025.

BREEDING & HEALTH 30 September 2026

Munster Bovine

Suckler cow numbers on the rise

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