Pigs & Poultry
The strengths & opportunities for the Irish pig sector in 2024
The strengths & opportunities for the Irish pig sector in 2024 On this our 50th episode of the Pig Edge podcast, we reflect on the strengths of our industry and look to the opportunities that lie ahead. Heather Peppard, Nutritionist with Brett Brothers, and Roy Gallie, pig and tillage farmer and Chair […]
22 December 2023
Getting weaned pigs drinking water earlier
Getting weaned pigs drinking water earlier Weaned pigs suffer a growth setback in the first week after weaning. Peadar Lawlor tells us that something as simple as providing supplementary water in a cube or turkey drinker can be of immense benefit during this time. Just before weaning piglets can be growing at 400g/day. […]
22 December 2023
Watch: Teagasc Pig Research Farm Update December 2023
Watch: Teagasc Pig Research Farm Update December 2023 In the final update video of 2023 we meet Aisling Holmes research technician at the Teagasc Pig Research Facility (TPRF). Aisling provides an update on activities at the Pig Research Farm. She mentions the upcoming sale of a batch of pigs from the low emissions […]
15 December 2023
An economic overview of the Irish pig sector for 2023 & outlook for 2024
0 An economic overview of the Irish pig sector for 2023 & outlook for 2024 The Teagasc Outlook 2024 conference took place recently, economic overviews and outlooks for various agricultural sectors were presented by a number of leading Teagasc experts, with Michael McKeon, Specialised Pig Adviser, representing the pig sector, reviewing 2023 and […]
8 December 2023
Reviewing 2023 and forecasting the year to come
0 Reviewing 2023 and forecasting the year to come The Teagasc Outlook 2024 Conference took place on November 28th, where an economic overview and outlook for the various agricultural sectors was presented by a number of leading Teagasc experts. Michael McKeon, Specialised Pig Advisor with the Teagasc Pig Development, represented the pig sector […]
1 December 2023
Snout of character
Snout of character The Research Leaders 2025 project PIGSMELL is investigating how pigs communicate using their senses and how their positive interactions can ultimately support social stability and improve their health. Domesticated animals are gregarious in nature, so social environment has a substantial impact on their welfare. Most farm animals are group- […]
24 November 2023
Ammonia emissions from pig production
Ammonia emissions from pig production We will be hearing a lot more about ammonia emissions in the future, explains Gerard McCutcheon, Teagasc Pig Development Officer. Although ammonia is not a greenhouse gas and it does not contribute to a carbon footprint calculation, it is an environmental concern in its own right. The […]
17 November 2023
Elevating gestating sow welfare – a win-win for sow and piglet performance
Elevating gestating sow welfare – a win-win for sow and piglet performance Laura Boyle and Keelin O’Driscoll tell us that since the 2013 ban on individual housing for pregnant sows after 28 days of pregnancy was introduced, the focus on pig welfare in the EU switched to implementing the ban on tail […]
10 November 2023
Poultry biosecurity and budget update
0 Poultry biosecurity and budget update As we approach Avian Influenza season, it is crucial that all poultry producers ensure their biosecurity is up to standard. Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc Poultry Advisor, hosted a webinar, which focused on poultry biosecurity and a budget update. The webinar featured: Carla Gomes, Animal Health Ireland, who spoke […]
4 November 2023
Why batch farrowing could be an option for your farm
0 Why batch farrowing could be an option for your farm The majority of farms out there are operating on a weekly farrowing system but there is another option potentially worth considering: batch farrowing. It’s thought to have many labour saving and time management benefits for some farms and we are seeing it […]
3 November 2023