# calves

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2022

The Explainer x Noteworthy: Why are Irish unweaned calves being exported?

Noteworthy’s Niall Sargent and vet Dr Alexander Rabitsch tell Susan Daly about animal welfare concerns in the growing trade to Europe.

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Sep 7th 2022, 3:22 PM

Gardaí and Department of Agriculture probing deaths of 400 bull calves on Co Limerick farm

The bull calves were found in a decomposed state after they appear to have succumbed to suspected disease and malnutrition.

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Sep 7th 2022, 10:28 AM

‘Empty bellies’: Unweaned calves left without milk for long periods on journey to Europe

Department audit finds some operators not complying with feeding intervals, Noteworthy reveals.

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Sep 2nd 2022, 6:30 AM

‘A slow, terrible death’: The fate of Irish cattle exported outside of the EU

Noteworthy finds the State has little to no control over what happens to animals once they leave Ireland.

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Sep 1st 2022, 7:00 AM

'Export loophole’: Irish cattle shipped from Spain on ‘substandard’ vessels

A report by

Niall Sargent

Thousands of cattle exported on vessels that do not meet standards required under Irish laws.

Thousands of cattle exported on vessels that do not meet standards required under Irish laws

Niall Sargent of Noteworthy reports that unwanted males from the dairy industry are among those exported

Destinations include Egypt where ‘appalling’ slaughter techniques are common

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Aug 31st 2022, 12:05 AM

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Two of the four identical calves born in Co Clare in 2017 are now expecting twins

The odds of four identical calves born are estimated at around a billion to one.

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Apr 4th 2019, 11:59 AM

11 iconic moments Irish television has already given us in 2017

What a year it’s been.

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Apr 7th 2017, 9:00 PM

Four identical calves have been born in Co Clare. The farmer couldn't be happier

The odds of four identical calves born are estimated at around a billion to one.

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Feb 23rd 2017, 4:44 PM