A shipment of about 2,000 baby bulls sailed from Bellevue Port in County Waterford this week bound for Algeria.
The cattle consignment also included approximately 75 Holstein pedigree heifers, assembled by Midlands-based cattle company Cows.ie, owned by David Clarke.
talking to Agriland Clark said the bulls weigh about 400 kilograms and are all sucklers.
The bulls are predominantly ‘U’ grade cattle with some ‘E’ and ‘R’ grades also included and are all sourced from markets and from small farmers throughout Ireland.
The cattle will be transported on board the MV Alondra livestock ship, and Clarke said he hoped to receive orders for cattle of the same type as well as weanlings in the future.
He added: “A huge thank you to the farm teams, transport drivers, veterinarians, handlers and staff at the Port of Bellevue for another safe, efficient and high-quality load.
“There continues to be a strong demand for Irish genetics and breeding internationally.
“Exporting quality livestock supports farms, rural jobs and the wider agri-food supply chain here in Ireland.”
2026 Irish livestock exports
The latest figures available from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) show that more than 235,000 head of cattle have been exported from Ireland so far this year.
Total Irish livestock export numbers for 2026 (including calves) were down by 37,800 head or 14% as of mid-June this year.
More than 187,000 calves were exported this year, a decrease of 10%, or nearly 20,000 heads, compared to this time last year.
Just over 17,000 weanlings were exported this year, down 29% or 7,000 head on last year.
