Pigs & Poultry
Review your health and safety folder
As Farm Safety Week comes to a close, Emer McCrum, Teagasc Pig Specialist, outlines the importance of keeping your health and safety folder complete, up to date and accessible.
24 July 2026
Is your farm safety statement up to date?
As Farm Safety Week approaches, Emer McCrum, Teagasc Pig Specialist, outlines why keeping your farm safety statement up to date is essential for legal compliance, good farm management and workplace safety.
17 July 2026
Fly control guidance
Managing the fly population is vital all year round, as fly infestations can pose significant challenges for poultry farmers, Joanne McStraw, Division Lead – Agrihealth Advanced Animal Care shares some key guidance.
10 July 2026
Teagasc report tracks key changes in national pig herd performance
The recently published Teagasc National Pig Performance Report 2025 has highlighted the key changes in technical performance on Irish pig farmers recording data through the Profit Monitor System.
4 July 2026
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