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Irish cattle exports

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Latest figures reveal a surge in Irish cattle exports 
The total number of Irish cattle exports has increased by over 12,000 head when compared to figures from the same period in 2021. According to the latest export statistics, the number of store and adult cattle exported decreased, but the number of calves and weanlings exported has increased.   However, on 29 March this year, calf export capacity suffered a setback when the Stena Horizon vessel entered dry dock for…
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Belgium opens Irish cattle exports under strict conditions 
Irish cattle can now be exported to Belgium, as the country has instituted a successful Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) eradication programme. This is despite no established Irish IBR programme – making the export of cattle quite difficult. The announcement comes as Belgium has enforced strict regulations regarding its IBR programme, which includes that the following that should be adhered to by Irish farmers should they wish to export cattle there:  …
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