Pig/Poultry
Changes to zinc use in pig feed discussed at seminars
“There will be challenges but also great opportunities in the coming months for Irish pig farmers, given the upcoming changes...
Pig Farming
Pig/Poultry
First meeting of Pig Roundtable chaired by Heydon
The inaugural meeting of the new Pig Roundtable was chaired today (Wednesday, April 28) by Minister of State at the...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Pig/Poultry
Strong market all round would indicate pig price rise - IFA
It has been outlined that the home market for pork is “quite strong at the minute while the Chinese market...
Pig/Poultry
Westmeath piggery invasion: A farmer's side of the story
On Saturday, June 29, a group of over 50 vegan protesters broke entry and trespassed on a pig farm in...
Pig/Poultry
Video: Activists target factory-bound load of pigs in Tipperary
A lorry load of pigs heading to a processing facility in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, has been targeted by a group...
Pig/Poultry
Castleisland farmer awarded title of 'EU pig ambassador'
A farmer from Castleisland, Co.Kerry, has been chosen as an ‘EU Pig Ambassador’ after winning the ‘2019 EU PiG Grand...
Pig/Poultry
Polish authorities confirm ASF on 8,000-head pig farm
An announcement has been made by the Polish Chief Veterinary Officer today, Tuesday, June 4, about an outbreak of African swine...
Pig/Poultry
Tipperary couple provide insights into free range pig rearing
A Tipperary pig farming couple are all set for the start of a busy summer season during which they will...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Pig/Poultry
Irish pig kill-out percentage 'has not been changed in 30 years'
In Ireland, pig farmers are paid on a 76% kill-out basis and this figure has not changed over the last...
Pig/Poultry
Irish Pig Health Society to host 50th anniversary symposium
The Irish Pig Health Society (IPHS) is set to host its 50th anniversary symposium at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise,...
Pig/Poultry
'Pigs R Us' theme: Antibiotic reduction – no impact on production
The biannual ‘Pigs R Us’ conference hosted by Parklands Veterinary Group returns to the Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone...
Pig/Poultry
Pig AI company announces events in Tyrone, Cavan and Cork
Elite Sires Ltd, in conjunction with DanBred, has announced it is hosting three information events that will be open for...
Pig/Poultry
Pig farmers' struggle continues as market remains challenging
The average pig price at the moment is €1.36 – €1.38/kg. Sows are making less than €0.50/kg. It would take...
Pig/Poultry
Sustainability: 'Pig production has one of the lowest carbon footprints'
“We are all eating healthy now and pork is as healthy as you can get.” These were the sentiments expressed...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Pig/Poultry
Midlands farmer labels pig price battle as 'race to the bottom'
A midlands pig farmer has frankly described the current price being paid to producers as “a race to the bottom”....
Rural Life
On the pig's back: Cavan farmer signs with top UK soccer club
Cavan pig farmer Leanne Kiernan is shooting for the stars as the talented Bailieborough native has just penned a contract...
N.Ireland
'Bounce back’ ability of Northern Ireland pig farmers ensuring industry's survival
Bigger litter sizes, better weaning rates and weights have helped the Northern Ireland pig industry ‘bounce back’. A combination of changes...
Pig/Poultry
Map: Less than 50 farms make up 45% of Irish pig population
According to the latest pig survey completed by the Department of Agriculture, 45% of total pig production in Ireland is...