Pigs & Poultry
A Preview of Teagasc’s Pig Farmers Conference
A Preview of Teagasc’s Pig Farmers Conference Ciarán Carroll, Head of Pigs Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc joins Amy Quinn on the latest episode of the Pig Edge Podcast to preview the upcoming Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference which take place on 17th October in Cavan and on 18th October in Tipperary. The Annual Teagasc […]
29 September 2023
Pig Farmers’ Conference 2023
Pig Farmers’ Conference 2023 The Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference will take place on October 17th in the Hotel Kilmore, Cavan and on October 18th in the Horse and Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary. The event will begin at 1pm on both days with a light lunch provided. We urge all those involved in […]
22 September 2023
Ten years of research on tail biting – tail lesions in the slaughter-house
Ten years of research on tail biting – tail lesions in the slaughter-house Laura Boyle, Roberta D’Alessio & Keelin O’Driscoll tell us about their research on tail biting over the past decade, focusing specifically on tail lesions in the slaughter-house. The biggest risk factor for tail biting in pigs is the presence […]
15 September 2023
Changes to nitrates regulations that you need to be aware of
0 Changes to nitrates regulations that you need to be aware of In this article, Louise Clarke, Teagasc Pig Development Officer, details changes to the nitrates regulations that may affect pig producers or those importing pig manure. It is important that you make yourself aware of the updates to the EU Good Agricultural […]
8 September 2023
The importance of creep feeding
0 The importance of creep feeding Virtually all pig producers in Ireland creep feed piglets in farrowing accommodation. Peadar Lawlor tells us why its so important. A recent review by Muro et al. (2023) found that pre- and post-weaning piglet growth was improved by creep feeding in only 46% and 58%, respectively, of […]
1 September 2023
What you need to know about the new farm apprenticeship schemes
What you need to know about the new farm apprenticeship schemes Minister Simon Harris recently announced the launch of new farm apprenticeships. These new programmes mark an exciting stepping stone for both farms and farm staff, allowing the next generation of farmers access to the education they want and need, whilst still […]
25 August 2023
Watch: Teagasc Pig Research Farm Update August 2023
Watch: Teagasc Pig Research Farm Update August 2023 Aisling Holmes, Research Technician in Teagasc Pig Research Farm, gives us an update on the research trials currently taking place in the unit. A trial using the liquid feed system is taking place in the farrowing rooms. In the weaner section a complex trial […]
18 August 2023
Investment options for existing buildings under TAMS 3
Investment options for existing buildings under TAMS 3 Emer McCrum, Teagasc Pig Development Officer, details the options available to pig farmers to upgrade existing buildings under the Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme (PPIS) of TAMS 3. Given the prolonged period of losses sustained by the sector from late 2022 onwards, it is […]
11 August 2023
A delicate balance
0 A delicate balance A collaboration between Teagasc and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute is aiming to better understand viral-bacterial interaction in the poultry gut and its effect on food safety. The gut is home to a highly complex ecosystem comprising various microbiomes (microorganisms that live within a given environment, such as the […]
4 August 2023
The best practises for farm safety
The best practises for farm safety Farm Safety Week took place from July 17th to 21st aiming to raise further awareness of farm health and safety, share stories and technology that can improve farm safety and challenge farm safety attitudes, as well as encouraging farmers to look after their physical and mental […]
28 July 2023