Irish export data for the first seven months of the year shows a significant increase in calf exports to the Netherlands, reaching over 95,000 calves, a doubling from the previous year. Conversely, exports to Northern Ireland have seen a decrease, with only 26,000 calves exported, marking a halt in over 46,000 calves exported in the previous year. The price difference between last year and this year has made Irish calves more appealing to Dutch veal farmers. Meanwhile, exports to Spain have experienced a slight decline, with a drop from 63,000 to 59,000 calves. Ireland has also started exporting calves to Libya for the first time in several years.