Ireland: No sailing for 5,000 calves due to weather conditions

Published 2023년 3월 9일

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Two livestock shipping companies have halted their services to France due to harsh weather conditions, leading to the postponement of 17 consignments carrying around 300 calves each. This has resulted in reduced demand and lower prices for export-type Friesian bull calves in Ireland. Despite this setback, exporters remain optimistic for a swift resumption of normal sailing conditions. The suspension has also led to an increase in dairy bull calves being supplied to slaughter plants. In the first nine weeks of 2023, over 13,000 calves have been slaughtered, marking a new record for this period. Irish calf exports have also seen a significant increase compared to the same period last year, with over 28,000 head exported in the first eight weeks.

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Two companies that operate livestock shipping, including calves, from Ireland to Cherbourg, France, have been forced to suspend service because of adverse weather conditions. Agriland understands that the transport of 17 consignments, of approximately 300 calves each, which were due to depart today (Thursday, March 9) from Ireland to mainland Europe, will no longer go ahead. Met Éireann has advised that sea crossings from Ireland to France will be “rough, increasing very rough to high this evening” and will remain unsettled throughout Friday (March 10). Irish calf buyers who are supplying to markets in mainland Europe were less active at marts around the country this week because they were aware that weather conditions could potentially impact on shipping services. Advertisement This is likely to have resulted in lower demand and reduced prices for export-type Friesian bull calves. Exporters told Agriland that they are hopeful that normal sailing conditions will resume as soon ...

Source: AgriLand