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EU Pig Poster – Health Management
0 EU Pig Poster – Health Management EU Pig aims to raise the competitiveness of the European pig industry by linking producers and sharing best practice and innovations. This poster outlines the improvements achieved by EU Pig ambassador Patrick Ryan under the theme of health management. EU Pig aims to raise the competitiveness […]
9 September 2020
Let’s Talk Pigs – Supplementary milk in the farrowing room
0 Let’s Talk Pigs – Supplementary milk in the farrowing room On the final webinar in the series of fortnightly webinars aimed at Irish pig producers, host Ciaran Carroll, Head of Teagasc Pigs KT was joined by guest presenter Charlotte Lauridsen who discussed supplementary milk in the farrowing room. Charlotte’s presentation was followed […]
7 September 2020
Chocolate Manufacturing
0 Chocolate Manufacturing The worldwide demand for chocolate confectionery is continuing to increase, with the EU being the world’s largest producer and consumer. Introduction The worldwide demand for chocolate confectionery is continuing to increase, with the EU being the world’s largest producer and consumer.Europe also accounts for the largest chocolate exports – more […]
5 September 2020
Teagasc Pig Skills Series
0 Teagasc Pig Skills Series The Teagasc Pig Development Department have been working on a series of informational videos and factsheets focusing on essential skills in pig production. This promotional video gives an insight as to what to expect throughout the series. The Teagasc Pig Development Department have been working on a series […]
2 September 2020
Organic Horticulture
Organic Horticulture Organic fruit and vegetables are the main consumer entry point for purchasing organic produce, and they continue to be the area of shortest supply in the organic sector, with most produce imported. Dan Clavin, Teagasc Farm Management and Rural Development Department provides more information. Market opportunities Marketing opportunities vary from […]
29 August 2020
Pig Research Update – ZINCO
Pig Research Update – ZINCO Effects of therapeutic zinc oxide (ZnO) on the microbiome, resistome & immune system of pigs & strategies to face ZnO withdrawal. This project is a collaboration between Teagasc & the School of Veterinary Medicine of the Universidad de Córdoba, Spain. It is studying the role of zinc […]
26 August 2020
Floristry
Floristry Floristry is the creation and design of floral arrangements such as bouquets, centrepieces, corsages, wreaths and other products.The floristry industry is diverse, challenging and subject to frequent changes in fashion.Andy Whelton, Vegetable and Cut Foliage Specialist Advisor gives more information Introduction Floristry is the creation and design of floral arrangements such […]
23 August 2020
Production of Yoghurt
Production of Yoghurt The production of yoghurt is a relatively simple procedure. Milk, which can be fortified with milk powder to give a thicker product, is pasteurised, cooled and inoculated with starter bacteria, which ferment the milk, causing it to clot or gel. This factsheet gives advice on yoghurt production. Introduction Yoghurt […]
16 August 2020
Pig Research Update – PigNoDock
Pig Research Update – PigNoDock Development & implementation of tail biting risk assessment tool on commercial pig farms. This project is a collaboration between Teagasc & University College of Dublin. It has a number of components regarding assessment & management of risk factors for tail biting in Irish pig production. It aims […]
12 August 2020
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 6 August
0 Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 6 August Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomás Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what’s been happening in the unit. Tomás Ryan, Manager of the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives an update on […]
9 August 2020