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Covid-19 impact on pig sector ‘very worrying’

April 6, 2020

The impact of Covid-19 on the pig sector has been described as “very worrying” due to increased logistical challenges and ‘lockdowns’ in various…

Farm fire started…by ‘pigs and a pedometer’

March 9, 2020

Rural Life

Firefighters were called out to a fire at a farm over the weekend – only to find that the blaze had been started…

Ileitis: The hidden enemy affecting nearly every pig farm

March 3, 2020

Ileitis is a disease that causes gut damage in pigs as a result of infection by the bacteria Lawsonia intracellularis. A recent study…

Livestock slaughterings drop across sectors in January 2020

February 27, 2020

Beef

Slaughter figures for cattle, sheep and pigs all dropped in January 2020 when compared to the same month of 2019, figures from the…

UK TV authority receives over 350 complaints for ‘How to Steal Pigs’

February 4, 2020

Pig/Poultry

The UK’s broadcasting authority, Ofcom, has received over 350 complaints for a documentary on Channel 4 titled ‘How to Steal Pigs and Influence…

25 pigs rescued from slurry pit following collapse of slatted floor

February 2, 2020

N.Ireland

A total of 25 pigs have been rescued following an incident that occurred on a farm in Co. Antrim, yesterday, Saturday, February 1.…

ICSA criticises ‘scandalous’ Channel 4 programme

January 14, 2020

Pig/Poultry

A television programme due to be broadcast on Channel 4 tonight, Tuesday, January 14, has been heavily criticised by the Irish Cattle and…

Challenges to reproductive performance in pigs

November 30, 2019

Pig farmers concerned about reproductive performance should speak to their vet about possible bacterial and viral challenges. Although late abortion is an obvious…

Pig herd to be more efficient after ASF, but consumption down

October 27, 2019

Pig/Poultry

African swine fever (ASF) was first declared in north east China in August 2018. At present, there is no treatment and no vaccine…

Teagasc pig conference comes to Cavan tomorrow

October 22, 2019

Pig/Poultry

The 2019 Teagasc National Pig Conference is taking place at the Hotel Kilmore, Cavan, tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23. The conference also took place…

Contingency plan to respond ‘rapidly and effectively’ to ASF

October 4, 2019

Agri Politics

While the threat posed by African swine fever (ASF) cannot be underestimated, ASF is not dangerous for humans, and meat from affected pigs…

African swine fever traces detected in airport contraband in Northern Ireland

July 10, 2019

N.Ireland

Holidaymakers have been warned to not bring home edible souvenirs after department officials in Northern Ireland revealed they have already stopped pork which…

‘Massive demand for pork on international market due to ASF outbreak’

June 21, 2019

Agri-Business

Following 18 months of poor pig prices it appears a massive rebound is occurring and, at present, pig farms have turned a corner…

Lorry carrying 190 pigs overturns overnight

June 19, 2019

Rural Life

A number of pigs died when a lorry carrying 190 animals overturned in the UK late last night, according to local police. The…

Teagasc explains the Pig Supply Chain Lean Initiative

May 7, 2019

Pig/Poultry

The official announcement of the Pig Supply Chain Lean Initiative was announced by Teagasc last month. Ciarán Carroll, editor of the Teagasc Advisory…