Unlocking the potential of dietary selenium for optimal pig health Pig producers are continually striving for optimal health and performance in their herds. Paying close... Continue reading
Progressive pig farming delivers more than production benefits Maureen Prendergast, swine technical manager, MSD Animal Health, looks at how vaccines and monitoring... Continue reading
Unveiling the mystery within Dr Hazel Rooney, pig technical coordinator at Alltech Ireland, explores intestinal disorders in pigs Continue reading
New challenges in the control of PRRS Maureen Prendergast, technical manager, MSD Animal Health, discusses THE best ways to overcome the... Continue reading
How to maintain hygiene in pig liquid feed systems Liquid feed systems in pig units can be difficult to keep clean and, if left unchecked, can build... Continue reading
Financing the volatile pig sector Matt O’Keeffe spoke to Pat Byrnes, agricultural development manager with Bank of Ireland, about the... Continue reading
AHI prioitises testing of salmonella strains Irish Farmers Monthly editor, Matt O’Keeffe, attended Teagasc’s recent Pig Farmers’ Conference. Here,... Continue reading
Profile: The Irish Pig Health Society The Irish Pig Health Society (IPHS) is still emphasising its founding principles after 53 years. Here,... Continue reading
Keep cool for the summer Dr Hazel Rooney, Pig Technical Coordinator at Alltech Ireland, offers advice on how to ensure your... Continue reading
Effective vaccination is the foundation in high-performance pig units Infectious diseases are of great economic importance in commercial pig production, causing clinical... Continue reading
Research review John O’Doherty, full professor of monogastric nutrition and the head of animal and crop sciences in... Continue reading
Teagasc open days in ‘pig’ demand The Teagasc Pig Development Department recently held a number of pig open days in May across two locations,... Continue reading
More milk for more pigs The complexities of managing bigger litter sizes through increasing milk production by the sow were... Continue reading
Re-energising pig production Barry Caslin, Teagasc’s bioenergy specialist, provided valuable guidance to pig producers attending... Continue reading
‘Our island status is our biggest plus-factor’ The president of the IPHS has brought much knowledge and insight into the role from his job as business... Continue reading