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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
Teagasc Virtual Pig Week 2020
Teagasc Virtual Pig Week 2020 Teagasc Virtual Pig Week 2020 will run from Tuesday 20th to Friday 23rd of October. The Teagasc Pig Development Department will be bringing you the latest research and the best technical advice and information. Each day will feature an interactive online event at 1.30pm focusing on a […]
16 October 2020
Virtual Pig Week 2020 – Friday
Virtual Pig Week 2020 – Friday The focus of Virtual Pig Week on Friday, 23 October is the role of feed ingredients in disease transmission. It also includes a webinar with Dr Scott Dee, Director of Research for Pipestone Applied Research, Minnesota USA Live@Moorepark – 1.30pm Dr Scott Dee, Pipestone Veterinary Services, joins […]
16 October 2020
Virtual Pig Week 2020 – Thursday
Virtual Pig Week 2020 – Thursday The focus of Virtual Pig Week on Thursday, 22 October is Biosecurity & Energy use. It includes a virtual farm visit to Eugene & Ciarán Sheehan’s progressive pig farm in Co. Cork. Live@Moorepark – 1.30pm On day three Eugene and Ciarán will tell us about how improving […]
15 October 2020
Virtual Pig Week 2020 – Wednesday
Virtual Pig Week 2020 – Wednesday The focus of Virtual Pig Week on Wednesday, 21 October is key husbandry practices in pig production. Teagasc Pig Development Department researchers and farm staff will share some of their key husbandry practices and tips. Live@Moorepark – 1.30pm Focusing on the areas of weaning, farrowing and feeding, […]
14 October 2020