Animals
Drench Test – Checking Product Efficacy
Drench Test – Checking Product Efficacy Type Media Article The drench test is a very simple procedure to check and see if the drench is working and killing the worms in the lambs. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep in Teagasc runs through checking product efficacy of drench. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep […]
19 July 2020
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 16 July
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 16 July Type Media Article Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomás Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what’s been happening in the unit. Tomás Ryan, Manager of the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives […]
17 July 2020
Let’s Talk Poultry Webinar – Irish poultry industry outlook
Let’s Talk Poultry Webinar – Irish poultry industry outlook Type Event Proceeding The final webinar in the “Let’s Talk Poultry” series for Irish poultry producers in collaboration with Alltech which took place on Wednesday, 15 July. Download Publication (PDF) Webinar hosts, Rebecca Tierney, Teagasc and Niall Brennan Poultry Co-ordinator with Alltech Ireland, […]
16 July 2020
Dairy Research Webinar- The alternative autumn and spring grazing practices to increase grass supply
Dairy Research Webinar- The alternative autumn and spring grazing practices to increase grass supply Type Event Proceeding On the recent Dairy Research Webinar, Michael Egan joined host Stuart Childs to discuss “What are the alternative autumn and spring grazing practices to increase grass supply?” View Webinar Here
16 July 2020
Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 2)
Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 2) Type Factsheet This project was a collaboration between Teagasc & University of Limerick. It investigated the effects of nutrition & management on gilt welfare & performance. Improving rearing conditions for replacement gilts should improve their welfare & increase their output. Download Publication (PDF) The benefits […]
15 July 2020
Let’s Talk Pigs Webinar- Biosecurity – the first step to excellent health and performance
Let’s Talk Pigs Webinar- Biosecurity – the first step to excellent health and performance Type Event Proceeding The second in a series of webinars aimed at Irish pig producers, which took place last Friday 10th July Download Publication (PDF) In the latest Let’s Talk Pigs webinar, Jereon Dewulf joined the webinar to […]
14 July 2020
Cobalt Supplementation in Sheep
Cobalt Supplementation in Sheep Type Media Article Cobalt is an important mineral thats required by sheep and is used by the bugs in the rumen to metabolize vitamin B12 which is important for lamb thrive. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep with Teagasc runs through best practice for supplementing with cobalt In this […]
14 July 2020
Decisions around ending the breeding season
Decisions around ending the breeding season Type Media Article The primary reason for shortening the breeding season is to tighten up the following calving season. This is to increase profitability and simplify work load during the coming year. Herds with a very spread out calving pattern generally can’t afford not to milk […]
14 July 2020
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar- Anthelmintic resistance in gut worms of cattle
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar- Anthelmintic resistance in gut worms of cattle Type Event Proceeding On the latest Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar, host Stuart Childs was joined by Dr. Orla Keane, Teagasc researcher to discuss. Anthelmintic resistance in gut worms of cattle. Download Publication (PDF) Orla gave a insight into the background of […]
13 July 2020
The Hill Sheep Sector in Ireland
The Hill Sheep Sector in Ireland Type Media Article The Irish Hill Sheep sector plays an important role in the economic health of rural economies and the maintenance of the natural landscape in many of Ireland’s most scenic areas. Hill sheep are a very hardy and resilient breed and are hugely responsive […]
13 July 2020