Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 2)
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.
- Date
- 15 July 2020
- Type
- Factsheet
Let’s Talk Pigs Webinar- Biosecurity – the first step to excellent health and performance
The second in a series of webinars aimed at Irish pig producers, which took place last Friday 10th July
- Date
- 14 July 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Nutrient Recovery Cycle – Infographic
This infographic outlines the nutrient recovery cycle which can improve the efficient use of resources in pig production. By using pig manure as a fertiliser to grow crops which will in turn be used in making pig feed, a circular economy is created.
- Date
- 10 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Let’s Talk Pigs Webinar – Becoming Lean – A Guide for Pig Farmers
The first in a series of fortnightly webinars aimed at Irish pig producers, which took place on Friday, 26 June.
- Date
- 03 July 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Pig Research Update – GILTLIFE (Part 1)
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.
- Date
- 01 July 2020
- Type
- Factsheet
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 25 June
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.
- Date
- 25 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar
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.
- Date
- 24 June 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Irish Pig Production – Infographic
Infographic outlining the performance and population of pigs, the economy and export values for pigs and a profile of the average pig.
- Date
- 12 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Pig Research Update – SOWWEANWEL
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.
- Date
- 11 June 2020
- Type
- Media Article