Pigs & Poultry
InterPIG Figures for 2025
The figures from the InterPIG meeting which was held in Ireland in July 2026 have been finalised, Gerard McCutcheon tells us more
2 October 2026
A look ahead to the Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference
The annual Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference will take place this year, kicking off on Tuesday the 13th of October in Cavan, and Wednesday the 14th of October in Tipperary.
29 September 2026
Why cleaning and disinfection go hand in hand
Cleaning and disinfecting between batches are an essential part of maintaining good hygiene and disease management in a piggery. Melissa Cupido, Teagasc Pig Development Department, shares practices to ensure your house is ready for the next batch of pigs.
25 September 2026
Reducing fuel costs and emissions with the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat
More than 20 poultry sites around Ireland have signed up to the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) Biomass Tariff Scheme, resulting in reduced fuel costs and carbon emissions, Madhu Murali, Programme Executive with SEAI, tells us more about the scheme.
25 September 2026
Previewing the upcoming Poultry Meat Conferences
Teagasc Poultry Advisor, Rebecca Tierney previews the upcoming Poultry Meat Conferences on this episode of the Poultry Edge podcast.
21 September 2026
Hybrid rye in diets for weaners, grow-finishers and sows
Interest in the use of native grown hybrid rye in pig diets has increased in recent times and quantities available for feeding seem set to increase in the years to come. Peadar Lawlor, Teagasc Pig Nutrition Researcher, tells us more.
18 September 2026
Ventilation defects could be affecting pig performance
Over the last few months, the hot temperatures have meant ventilation systems running at maximum capacity, as we enter the autumn-winter period it is a good time to re-assess how effectively your ventilation system is operating, especially when it’s running at lower capacity. Michael McKeon tells us more.
11 September 2026
Beating Salmonella on Irish pig farms
Salmonella is one of the world’s leading causes of food poisoning, and EU regulatory changes in the use of zinc oxide have made outbreaks more common in Irish pig farms. Understanding and mitigating Salmonella risks is crucial to reducing instances of salmonellosis.
11 September 2026
Why good ventilation matters in poultry production
On this episode of The Poultry Edge, we discuss ventilation systems in poultry units with Steven Lester, from JF McKenna.
8 September 2026
Why iron matters for piglet health
The first few weeks of a piglet’s life are marked by rapid growth and high vulnerability. During this period, it is important to support the piglet’s nutritional needs, with iron being a key element. Melissa Cupido, Teagasc Pig Development Department, tells us more.
4 September 2026