Pigs
National Pig Conference 2022
National Pig Conference 2022 Type Event Proceeding The conference took place in person on Tuesday, 18 October in the Kilmore Hotel, Cavan and on Wednesday, 19 October in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary. Download Publication (PDF) Teagasc Pig Development Department and guest speakers presented information relating to current issues within […]
21 October 2022
Situation and Outlook for Irish Agriculture – September 2022
Situation and Outlook for Irish Agriculture – September 2022 0 Type Report In December 2021 Teagasc published its annual Situation and Outlook for 2022. The Russian Federation’s illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, set in train a range of inflationary effects and required a revision of the agricultural outlook for 2022, which […]
3 October 2022
Pig Newsletter – August 2022
Pig Newsletter – August 2022 0 Type Newsletter The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Upping the game on environmental controlEdgar Garcia Manzanilla and Tomás Ryan discuss the need for environmental control in pig farms and the technology available for the classic […]
5 September 2022
Pig Newsletter – July 2022
Pig Newsletter – July 2022 0 Type Newsletter Get the latest news and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Heat stress African Swine Fever Update Implementing an optimised hygiene programme in farrowing rooms increases piglet weaning weight and reduces the need for medicinal treatment in suckling […]
4 July 2022
Pig Newsletter – May 2022
Pig Newsletter – May 2022 Type Newsletter The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Accurate Records Become a Top Producer! Improved gestation housing translates into better sow and piglet welfare Reducing waste water on farm National Pig Herd Performance Report 2021
30 May 2022
National Pig Herd Performance Report 2021
National Pig Herd Performance Report 2021 Type Report The National Pig Herd Performance Report 2021, produced by the Teagasc Pig Development Department, is the detailed analysis of the performance of the pig farms that participated in the Teagasc Profit Monitor (PM) recording system in 2021. Download Publication (PDF) The data available and […]
27 May 2022
Pig Newsletter – April 2022
Pig Newsletter – April 2022 Type Newsletter The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Dealing with Stress New Nitrate Regulations BSAS 2022 Industry Prize Winners Feature The Pig Edge Podcast – Don’t neglect your mental health
28 April 2022
Pig Newsletter – March 2022
Pig Newsletter – March 2022 Type Newsletter The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Is it time to lose weight? Recommendations for pig farmers to cope with the crisis Administering pain relief to sows after farrowing
29 March 2022
Pig Newsletter – February 2022
Pig Newsletter – February 2022 Type Newsletter The latest news, research updates and advice from our Teagasc Pig Development Department Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Update on the Irish Pig Sector Can Precision Livestock Farming be used to manage tail biting? Recent Webinars – Financial supports & Removal of Zinc Oxide […]
25 February 2022
Financial Supports to Weather the Crisis – Webinar
Financial Supports to Weather the Crisis – Webinar Type Event Proceeding The Pig Development Department held a webinar on Wednesday, 16th February focusing on the financial supports available to pig producers to weather the current crisis. Gerard McCutcheon and Michael McKeon, Teagasc Pig Development Department, discussed current costs and cash flows. Sean […]
18 February 2022