Pigs
Let’s Talk Pigs Webinar – Becoming Lean – A Guide for Pig Farmers
Let’s Talk Pigs Webinar – Becoming Lean – A Guide for Pig Farmers 0 Type Event Proceeding The first in a series of fortnightly webinars aimed at Irish pig producers, which took place on Friday, 26 June. Download Publication (PDF) The first in a series of fortnightly webinars aimed at Irish pig producers […]
3 July 2020
Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 1)
Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 1) 0 Type Factsheet This project was a collaboration between Teagasc & University College Limerick. It investigated the effects of nutrition and management on gilt welfare and performance. Phoebe Hartnett, previous PhD student who worked on the GILTLIFE project tells us more. Download Publication (PDF) The benefits […]
1 July 2020
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 25 June
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 25 June Type Media Article Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what’s been happening in the unit. Tomás Ryan, Farm Manager gives us the latest update on […]
25 June 2020
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar Type Event Proceeding The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar which took place on Wednesday, 23rd June. Dr. Cathal Buckley, Teagasc provided an overview of the latest sustainability assessment for Irish agriculture, covering Economic, Social and Environmental Metrics. Download Publication (PDF) Sustainability is now at the core […]
24 June 2020
Pigs Newsletter – June 2020
Pigs Newsletter – June 2020 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s newsletter: Article: Weaning to service interval Article: African Swine Fever update Article: Sow feed additive to increase progeny carcass weigh Details on the launch of “Let’s Talk Pigs” webinars series on June 26th Reminder to producers to complete the […]
19 June 2020
Irish Pig Production – Infographic
Irish Pig Production – Infographic Type Media Article Infographic outlining the performance and population of pigs, the economy and export values for pigs and a profile of the average pig. Download Publication (PDF)
12 June 2020
Pig Research Update – SOWWEANWEL
Pig Research Update – SOWWEANWEL Type Media Article This project is a collaboration between Teagasc & the Institute of Genetics & Animal Biotechnology, Poland. It investigates the risk factors for chronic stress in gestating sows. Martyna Lagoda, PhD Candidate working on the SOWWEANWEL project tells us more. Download Publication (PDF) Effects of […]
11 June 2020
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 5 June
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 5 June 0 Type Media Article Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives us an update on what’s been happening in the unit. Tomas Ryan, Manager of the Teagasc Pig Research Facility gives […]
5 June 2020
Pig Manure: A Valuable Fertiliser – Infographic
Pig Manure: A Valuable Fertiliser – Infographic Type Factsheet Infographic outlining how pig manure is counted as being a valuable fertiliser Download Publication (PDF) It is well known that farmers can make substantial savings in fertiliser costs by using pig manure to grow their grass and tillage crops. Most of the pig […]
29 May 2020
Standard for the management of animal welfare at time of slaughter
This standard lays down the requirements for the welfare of animals from loading up at farm, transport to the abattoir up to the time of slaughter using stunning methods approved by EC 1099/2009, and how these issues are managed at each stage in accordance with the requirements of this legislation.
26 May 2020