Pigs
A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm
A Guide to Transferring the Family Farm Type Booklet Updated September 2024 – The purpose of this publication is to help farm families familiarise themselves with some of the complex issues that can arise while developing a farm succession plan. Download Publication (PDF) It is essential for every farmer to have a farm […]
15 October 2024
Pig Newsletter – September 2024
Pig Newsletter – September 2024 Type Newsletter Teagasc Pig Newsletter – September 2024 In this issue: Growing Rye – A win-win for tillage & pig producers Reducing stress at Weaning 30th Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference: Marking a milestone
26 September 2024
Pig Newsletter August 2024
Pig Newsletter August 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Is your crude protein costing you? A twist in the tail Apply now for the Farm Technician & Farm Manager Apprenticeships
4 September 2024
Pig Newsletter – July 2024
Pig Newsletter – July 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: The importance of pellet quality Empty days – a hidden but very real cost! Farm safety: Farm construction and work at height
26 July 2024
Pig Newsletter – June 2024
Pig Newsletter – June 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: A summary of the national pig herd performance 2023 Too much of a good thing – Pig manure storage & spreading Beat the Heat: Keeping cool this summer Pig HealthCheck dashboards survey The Pig HealthCheck database and dashboards have […]
20 June 2024
National Pig Herd Performance Report 2023
National Pig Herd Performance Report 2023 Type Report Teagasc Pig Development Department Download Publication (PDF) Report: Pig Herd Performance Report 2023 (pdf) Infographic: Pig Herd Performance 2023 Infographic (pdf)
10 June 2024
Pig Newsletter – May 2024
Pig Newsletter – May 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Using pig slurry to reduce fertiliser costs and inputs Insights from meetings with European animal breeders and a visit to the Van Asten pig farm in The Netherlands The potential for Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) to improve pig health […]
31 May 2024
Pig Newsletter – April 2024
Pig Newsletter – April 2024 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Sound the alarm! Financial benefit of a good litters per sow per year Pig Open Day 2024
26 April 2024
Pig Newsletter – March 2024
Pig Newsletter – March 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download the newsletter: Teagasc Pig Newsletter – March 2024 (PDF) In this issue: Sow mortality – Why, who, where, when, what? Maximising the sow daily lactation feed intake Teagasc Pig Open Day 2024 IPHS Symposium 2024
9 April 2024
Pig Newsletter – February 2024
Pig Newsletter – February 2024 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) Download the newsletter: Teagasc Pig Newsletter – February 2024 (PDF) In this issue: Reducing stocking density has benefits for pig welfare and performance Farmers leading the way in pig welfare with WelFarmers Preparing for activist activity on farms
1 March 2024