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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

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

Virtual Pig Week 2020 – Tuesday
Virtual Pig Week 2020 – Tuesday The focus of Virtual Pig Week on Tuesday, 20 October is a Virtual Tour of Teagasc Moorepark Pig Research Facility, led by Tomás Ryan, farm manager, where best practice and research and production can be seen from breeding to finishing. Live@Moorepark – 1.30pm On day one, Tuesday […]
13 October 2020

Teagasc Horticulture College -National Botanic Gardens Virtual information event
Teagasc Horticulture College -National Botanic Gardens Virtual information event Join the Teagasc Horticulture College team – National Botanic Gardens for a virtual information event from 4 – 5pm on Wednesday 14th October. The event will give details on the range of courses available at the college and will be in the format […]
12 October 2020

Teagasc announce details of ‘Virtual Pig Week’
Teagasc announce details of ‘Virtual Pig Week’ The latest research and the best technical advice and information for pig producers will be broadcast live from Teagasc Moorepark at 1.30pm each day from Tuesday 20 until Friday, 23 October. The ‘Virtual Pig Week’ is being organised by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Each […]
12 October 2020

Virtual Pig Week 2020
0 Virtual Pig Week 2020 Starting on Tuesday 20th October and continuing until Friday 23rd October, the Teagasc Pig Development Department will be bringing you the latest research and the best technical advice and information, live at 1.30pm each day. Each day will feature an interactive online event at 1.30 – 2.30 pm […]
9 October 2020