Pigs & Poultry
Amino Acid requirements change with on-farm hygiene level
Pigs need amino acids, the building blocks of protein, rather than crude protein itself. Peadar Lawlor, Teagasc Research Officer, tells us how amino acid requirements can change depending on farm hygiene levels.
21 August 2026
Seaweed by-products – Sustainable feed ingredients for pigs?
Improving the sustainability of pig production while maintaining animal health and growth is one of the key challenges facing the livestock sector. Dr. Clara Negrini, Teagasc Research Officer, discusses
14 August 2026
Vet perspectives on pig tail docking
The PigTail project aimed to equip policymakers with clearer insights into the challenges faced by the industry, and what changes would be needed to progress towards reducing the practice of pig tail docking. Molly Harrison, Teagasc Social Science Research Officer, tells us more.
7 August 2026
Maximising weaning weights: small details deliver results
The farrowing house is the foundation of pig performance, health, and farm profitability. Louise Clarke, Teagasc Pig Specialist, outlines practical recommendations for effective farrowing house management.
31 July 2026
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