Articles
The inclusion of Rye and Field Beans in pig diets
0 The inclusion of Rye and Field Beans in pig diets On the latest episode of the Pig Edge podcast Peadar Lawlor, Principal Research Officer at Moorepark Pig Research facility, discusses the inclusion of Rye and Field Beans in pig diets, with Ciarán Carroll. The acreage of these crops grown in Ireland in recent […]
6 November 2020
Tillage Newsletter – November 2020
0 Tillage Newsletter – November 2020 Get the latest information & advice from the Teagasc Crops team in this month’s newsletter. It includes: Winter cereals focusing on BYDV, weed control & slugs; Winter oilseed rape covering topics such as weeds & disease; find out about the Teagasc Tillage Podcast and the ongoing grass […]
5 November 2020
The complicated story of fluke
0 The complicated story of fluke Animals develop immunity to lungworms and gut worms, but do not develop immunity to fluke so they always need to be considered when housing all classes of cattle. Martina Harrington, Teagasc Cattle Specialist & Dr. Orla Keane, Teagasc Researcher have more information on fluke and how to […]
4 November 2020
Prepared Consumer Food Centre
Prepared Consumer Food Centre The Prepared Consumer Food Centre (PCFC) is a state of the art food research and development centre located at Teagasc Ashtown. The Centre can help food businesses to develop new products and overcome obstacles on their product development journey. The PCFC contains state-of-art pilot scale processing equipment which […]
30 October 2020
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Handling the Sow
Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series – Handling the Sow In this instalment of the Teagasc Pig Development Department Skills Series the focus is on handling the sow when she needs assistance while farrowing. Pig Series Factsheet – Handling The Sow (PDF) We run through what you will need and how to carry […]
30 October 2020
The Role of Feed Ingredients in Disease Transmission – Virtual Pig Week
The Role of Feed Ingredients in Disease Transmission – Virtual Pig Week Dr Scott Dee, Pipestone Veterinary Services, joins us from the US for a presentation on disease the role of feed ingredients in disease transmission. Dr. Dee joined Pipestone Veterinary Services in July of 2011. Before joining the clinic Dr. Dee […]
30 October 2020
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 29 October
Teagasc Pig Research Facility Update – 29 October Video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Tomás Ryan, farm manager at Moorepark Pig Research Facility talks about the production figures being achieved on the unit at present. Last weeks weaning saw 13.3 piglets weaned per sow weighing 8.1 kg per […]
29 October 2020
Biosecurity & Energy Use followed by Farm Visit to Eugene & Ciarán Sheehan pig farm in Co. Cork – Virtual Pig Week
Biosecurity & Energy Use followed by Farm Visit to Eugene & Ciarán Sheehan pig farm in Co. Cork – Virtual Pig Week On day three of Virtual Pig Week, which took place on Thursday 22nd October, featured a virtual farm visit to Eugene Sheehan and his son Ciaráns progressive pig farm in […]
29 October 2020
Key Husbandry Practices in Pig Production – Virtual Pig Week
Key Husbandry Practices in Pig Production – Virtual Pig Week The focus of day two of #VirtualPigWeek on Wednesday, 21st October 2020 was on key husbandry practices in pig production. Teagasc Pig Development Department researchers and farm staff shared some of their key husbandry practices and tips. Focusing on the areas of […]
28 October 2020
Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders ( MSDs) among Farmers in Ireland – Webinar
Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders ( MSDs) among Farmers in Ireland – Webinar Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a serious cause for concern for farmers. Research found that 57% of farmers lost full time workdays, with over 22% losing 15 days or more. Join the webinar on Thursday, 29th October to get advice and information […]
27 October 2020