Layer Conference 2026
20 May 2026Venue Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Road, Co. Monaghan. Eircode: H18 RK15.
Join us on Wednesday, 20 May for the Teagasc National Layer Conference 2026, which takes place in the Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Road, Co. Monaghan, H18 RK15 from 1pm – 4:30pm.
Click here to register for the Layer Conference!
Topics and speakers will include:
Generational Renewal in the Egg Industry: A Practical Guide to Succession
Kevin Connolly, Teagasc
An important topic for all farm types, Kevin will go through important areas for consideration for layer producers in terms of succession planning.
Knowledge is Power – Proactive vs Reactive Flock Management
Dominic Arthurs, Free Range Egg Producer & Dana Simpson, St David’s Poultry Team
We are delighted to have Dominic Arthurs, a Free Range Egg producer from Northern Ireland to speak to our producers and attendees on his own farm, and how he utilised on-farm data to drive his farm forward. He will joined by Dana Simpson. Dominic has 16,000 free range birds.
Protected Performance – Vaccination in Lay
Dave Hodson, Rosehill Poultry
As we see our laying birds living longer, heading towards 90 weeks, it is important that we consider our vaccination protocols, are they lasting for the full laying cycle now? Do we need to top up with more vaccinations? Dave Hodson from Rosehill Poultry will go through the ins-and-outs of vaccination programmes and practical tips for administering vaccines.
How to Manage Water on Farm
Aonghus Lane, St David’s Poultry Team
Aonghus Lane, a vet with St David’s Poultry Team, detailed last year the reasons WHY water quality is so important for laying hens. This year Aonghus is going to explain what we should test our water for, how to interpret the water results report and finally what practical solutions to maintain water quality on farm for our producers.
Your Layer Flock – What & When to Take Action!
Frank Clerkin, Poultry Vet Services
Frank Clerkin, of Poultry Vet Services, will explain what health parameters and signs our producers should be looking out for, what they should do if they notice any of those and, when is it time to call your vet?
A light lunch will be provided, therefore it is really important that you register for your attendance at our event.
There will be poultry specific exhibitors present on the day, which will provide an excellent opportunity for networking, a catch-up and a chance to see some new technologies for the sector.