Pigs & Poultry
Managing Salmonella in Irish Pig Production
Bárbara Terezo, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, discusses some of the current approaches to Salmonella control in Irish pig production.
3 July 2026
Biosecurity: The first line of defence on pig farms
Biosecurity is one of the most important tools available to pig farmers for protecting herd health and maintaining farm productivity.
26 June 2026
Why temperature matters for ammonia emissions in pig houses
Diet is often the focus when discussing ammonia emissions from pig farms, but it is only part of the story. House temperature and slurry storage and management can also have a major influence on ammonia losses. Izuchukwu Martin Aroh explains.
19 June 2026
Terminal hygiene: Setting the next flock up for success
Nick Paridaans, the International Poultry Hygiene Specialist with MS Schippers, joins Rebecca Tierney on the latest Poultry Edge to discuss terminal hygiene protocols.
14 June 2026
Performance on Irish pig farms over the years
The latest performance data for the Irish national pig herd highlights the improvements achieved in productivity, growth rates and feed efficiency over the past 25 years. Gerard McCutcheon, Teagasc Pig Production Specialist, tells us more.
12 June 2026
The forgotten part of Health and Safety
When people think of health and safety, the focus is often on safety while health is overlooked. Michael McKeon, Teagasc Pig Specialist, discusses why looking after your health is just as important and shares some practical tips for farmers
5 June 2026
Pig stock values and insurance cover
Gerard McCutcheon, Teagasc Pig Production Specialist, discusses the importance of accurately valuing pig stock to ensure adequate insurance cover on pig farms.
29 May 2026
Oats as an ingredient in pig diets
Although oats have not typically been a major grain included in pig diets they can be used very efficiently in either raw or processed forms. Peadar Lawlor, Teagasc Pig Nutrition Researcher, tells us more.
22 May 2026
Teagasc National Layer Conference 2026 to take place in Monaghan
The Teagasc National Layer Conference 2026 will take place on Wednesday, 20 May, at the Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Road, Co. Monaghan, H18 RK15.
18 May 2026
African Swine Fever in Spain – Industry growth meets emerging disease risk
Spain’s pig industry faces a serious challenge from African Swine Fever. Michael McKeon, Teagasc Pig & Poultry Specialist, tells us more.
8 May 2026