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The inclusion of Rye and Field Beans in pig diets
0 The inclusion of Rye and Field Beans in pig diets On the latest episode of the Pig Edge podcast Peadar Lawlor, Principal Research Officer at Moorepark Pig Research facility, discusses the inclusion of Rye and Field Beans in pig diets, with Ciarán Carroll. The acreage of these crops grown in Ireland in recent […]
6 November 2020
Prepared Consumer Food Centre
Prepared Consumer Food Centre The Prepared Consumer Food Centre (PCFC) is a state of the art food research and development centre located at Teagasc Ashtown. The Centre can help food businesses to develop new products and overcome obstacles on their product development journey. The PCFC contains state-of-art pilot scale processing equipment which […]
30 October 2020
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Handling the Sow
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Handling the Sow In this instalment of the Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series the focus is on handling the sow when she needs assistance while farrowing. Pig Series Factsheet – Handling The Sow (PDF) We run through what you will need and how to carry […]
30 October 2020
The Role of Feed Ingredients in Disease Transmission – Virtual Pig Week
The Role of Feed Ingredients in Disease Transmission – Virtual Pig Week Dr Scott Dee, Pipestone Veterinary Services, joins us from the US for a presentation on disease the role of feed ingredients in disease transmission. Dr. Dee joined Pipestone Veterinary Services in July of 2011. Before joining the clinic Dr. Dee […]
30 October 2020
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 29 October
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 29 October Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomás Ryan, farm manager at Moorepark Pig Research Facility talks about the production figures being achieved on the unit at present. Last weeks weaning saw 13.3 piglets weaned per sow weighing 8.1 kg per […]
29 October 2020
Biosecurity & Energy Use followed by Farm Visit to Eugene & Ciarán Sheehan pig farm in Co. Cork – Virtual Pig Week
Biosecurity & Energy Use followed by Farm Visit to Eugene & Ciarán Sheehan pig farm in Co. Cork – Virtual Pig Week On day three of Virtual Pig Week, which took place on Thursday 22nd October, featured a virtual farm visit to Eugene Sheehan and his son Ciaráns progressive pig farm in […]
29 October 2020
Key Husbandry Practices in Pig Production – Virtual Pig Week
Key Husbandry Practices in Pig Production – Virtual Pig Week The focus of day two of #VirtualPigWeek on Wednesday, 21st October 2020 was on key husbandry practices in pig production. Teagasc Pig Development Department researchers and farm staff shared some of their key husbandry practices and tips. Focusing on the areas of […]
28 October 2020
Virtual Tour of the Teagasc Moorepark Pig Research Facility – Virtual Pig Week
Virtual Tour of the Teagasc Moorepark Pig Research Facility – Virtual Pig Week On day one of Virtual Pig Week, which took place on Tuesday 20th October, Tomás Ryan, Farm Manager at Teagasc Moorepark Pig Research Facility brought us on a tour of the unit. This was followed by a live panel […]
27 October 2020
Bioeconomy Ireland Week – Tuesday – Opportunities in the bioeconomy
Bioeconomy Ireland Week – Tuesday – Opportunities in the bioeconomy There are many feedstocks that may be used in the bioeconomy. As part of Bioeconomy Week Ireland, in three maps we will highlight some of the resources currently used, their current production levels and what they might be used for. Straw as […]
20 October 2020
How sustainable is the food we eat in Ireland?
How sustainable is the food we eat in Ireland? Are you Culturally Sustainable, Nutritionally Sustainable or Unsustainable when it comes to your diet? Dr Sinéad McCarthy, Teagasc gives more information on how our food choices have the potential not only to substantially influence our health, but impact on the environment we live […]
17 October 2020