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30,000 fewer cattle drafted from CFUs in 2026

The 15% reduction in throughput is trending ahead of the reduction of 8.8% in non-CFU herds.

NEWS 28 June 2026

30,000 fewer cattle drafted from CFUs in 2026

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‘Modest cost’ to resolve DAERA vet dispute

‘Modest cost’ to resolve DAERA vet dispute

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 June 2026

Number of herds locked-up with TB down almost 15%

Number of herds locked-up with TB down almost 15%

NEWS 15 May 2026

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

Five things to know about the new TB testing rules

NEWS 23 April 2026

TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

TB changes: testing requirements and the types of cattle you can buy

NEWS 22 April 2026

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Beef kill from CFUs down 21,000 head in Q1 of 2026

Beef kill from CFUs down 21,000 head in Q1 of 2026

There were 104,000 animals drafted from controlled finishing units for the first three months of 2026, a reduction of 17% compared to the same period in 2025.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Martbids Database: confusion around TB changes in mart rings

Martbids Database: confusion around TB changes in mart rings

Some confusion exists around recent changes to TB testing of cows selling live in marts, while overall cattle trade remains steady.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Beef Management: TB changes, fodder supplies and coccidiosis

Beef Management: TB changes, fodder supplies and coccidiosis

Martin Merrick outlines some of the recent changes to TB testing for cows and boosting fodder supplies early in the summer.

MANAGEMENT 8 April 2026

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

New TB rules cause confusion in marts on first day

Marts around the country saw confusion on day one of the new TB rules, reports Cathal Gormley.

NEWS 8 April 2026

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

How new TB rules will affect cattle sales in marts

Farmers will be able to view their groups for buying and selling cattle on Animal Identification and Movement (AIM) and marts will also be informed of herd groupings for selling cattle.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

Kerry suckler farmer hit with €38,000 reactor blow

A Kerry farmer lost out on an average of over €1,000 per in-calf heifer after having to remove TB reactors as compensation is limited to just €3,000.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Editorial: huge reaction to changes in TB testing

Editorial: huge reaction to changes in TB testing

A huge area of contention is the out-of-date valuations currently being paid for reactor animals.

VIEWPOINTS 8 April 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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