Pig Farmers’ Conference 2025

The annual Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference, held in Tipperary and Cavan on October 7th and 8th, brought together stakeholders from across the pig farming sector, providing a platform to connect with fellow producers and explore the latest developments from the Teagasc Pig Development Department. This year featured an impressive line-up of speakers who shared expert knowledge on key topics affecting pig production. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the latest innovations, network with peers, and gain insights into practical solutions for everyday challenges on the farm.

Conference Proceedings

Teagasc Pig Farmers Conference 2025

Conference Presentations

Future Housing Options for Lactating Sows
Vivi Aarestrup Mousten, Seges, Denmark

Lactation Diet – Meeting the Energy Requirements of the Modern Sow
Peadar Lawlor, Teagasc

Good Biosecurity Improves Performance
Louise Clarke and Gerard McCutcheon, Teagasc

Weaners and Finishers – Floors and Space
Vivi Aarestrup Mousten, Seges, Denmark

Gaining an Edge in Grower Performance
Emer McCrum and Michael McKeon, Teagasc

Guest Speaker – Dr. Vivi Aarestrup Mousten

We were delighted to welcome our international guest speaker, Dr. Vivi Aarestrup Mousten from SEGES, Denmark’s leading agricultural research and innovation centre. Vivi is Chief Scientist at SEGES Innovation, Livestock, and an Honorary Associate Professor in Animal Production, Pigs, at the University of Copenhagen. She has been leading research on housing for lactating sows since 2001, with a focus on loose-housed farrowing and lactating sow systems. Her work includes pen design, determining space requirements for sow and piglet behaviour, and developing technologies for pig production. At the conference, Vivi presented two papers: Future housing options for lactating sows and Weaner & Finishers – Floors & Space.