Broiler Farming in the Next Decade

Teagasc’s first poultry Knowledge Transfer took place on Monday, 10th October in Teagasc Ballyhaise College, Co. Cavan and on Tuesday, 11th October in Teagasc Moorepark Food Research Centre, Co. Cork.

These events gave broiler farmers, processors and stakeholders a chance to engage with experts on the topics that are influencing our industry on a day-to-day basis and into the future. The presentations covered broiler genetics, vaccines, robotics, sustainable energy sources, planning issues, ammonia emissions, etc.

View the presentations below

Innovative Technologies

• Coccidiosis Control, What are the Options? (PDF)
  Conor Sheehy, MSD
• Soya Free Diets (PDF)
  Iain Campbell, Techna
• Iamus - Better Margins, Better Birds, Better Life (PDF)
  Shane Kiernan, Iamus

Environmental Sustainability

• Broiler Manure Usage (PDF)
  Declan Bolton, Teagasc
• Broiler Farms and the EPA (PDF)
  Brian Coffey, EPA Intensive Agriculture Team Lead
• Ammonia and Dust Emissions from Modern Broiler Production (PDF)
  Elizabeth Ball and Rodrigo Olave, AFBI

Broiler Genetics

• Management Watch Outs Ross 308 and Ranger (PDF)
  Niamh Molloy, Commercial and Technical Manager, Aviagen
• Hubbard Premium Concept Broiler Production (PDF)
  Patrick Nicholls, Hubbard Breeders

Energy Efficiency

• Energy in Poultry (PDF)
  Barry Caslin, Teagasc
• Commercial Solar PV in Progressive Agribusiness (PDF)              
  Ger Kennedy, Solarco Ltd
• Biomass in Poultry Farming (PDF)
  Ger Crosse, Woodco Ltd