Carcase Weights

ICBF AGM views data on causes of falling carcass weights

Beef

ICBF AGM views data on causes of falling carcass weights

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation's (ICBF's) annual general meeting (AGM) took place on...

Light carcass weights now 'more of a problem' than heavy - Bord Bia

Beef

Light carcass weights now 'more of a problem' than heavy - Bord Bia

'Overweight' beef cattle were recently described as "a rarity" at meat plants now, with light carcass weights perceived as more of a problem

Average slaughter age up, carcass weights down in 2024

Beef

Average slaughter age up, carcass weights down in 2024

The average slaughter age of steers, heifers and young bulls increased in 2024 compared to 2023, according to Teagasc and UCD.

'Beef carcase weights could decline even further in 2018'

Beef

almost 8 years ago

'Beef carcase weights could decline even further in 2018'

There is a possibility that beef carcass weights could decline further in 2018, according to Bord Bia's Joe Burke.