Pigs
Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference 2024
Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference 2024 Type Event Proceeding Download Publication (PDF) The 30th Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference took place on October 22nd at the Horse and Jockey Hotel in County Tipperary and October 23rd at Farnham Estate, Cavan. Dr. Brendan Lynch and Michael Martin, retired members of the Teagasc Pig Development Department, […]
22 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