Young Bulls

Young bull slaughterings on the rise in Northern Ireland

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Young bull slaughterings on the rise in Northern Ireland

There has been a significant increase in the number of young bull slaughterings in Northern Irish this year, according to the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC).

Should more dairy farmers use Aubrac bulls to clean up?

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Should more dairy farmers use Aubrac bulls to clean up?

To highlight the potential of the Aubrac cattle breed in Ireland, the Irish Aubrac Society held an open day in Co. Limerick.

Young bull margins halved with just a €20/t increase in feed costs

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Young bull margins halved with just a €20/t increase in feed costs

Teagasc research has found that just a €20/t increase in feed costs can hit net margins in young bull production by as much as half.

Beef conformation values on the rise in Northern Ireland

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Beef conformation values on the rise in Northern Ireland

There has been a general improvement in beef carcase conformation values in the past three months...

Retailer specifications drives reduced young bull kill in Northern Ireland

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Retailer specifications drives reduced young bull kill in Northern Ireland

The young bull kill fell significantly in 2014 in Northern Ireland due to changes in the market...