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Teagasc Pig Newsletter April 2023

28 April 2023
Type Newsletter


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The Teagasc Pig Open Day 2023 will take place at 10am on Tuesday May 9th in Teagasc, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork and 10am on Thursday May 11th in Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan.

This is an ideal opportunity to see first-hand the results of the comprehensive research programme undertaken by Teagasc, and to meet our researchers, advisors and postgraduate students. On the day attendees will brought around different stations which will cover a range of topics; managing the pig environment, improving pre- and post-weaning management and nutrition, managing disease, grower/finisher management and feeding, and sustainability. This event will include a viewing of the newest addition to the Teagasc Pig Research Facility, a finisher building tailored to conduct low emissions and high welfare research trials. We look forward to seeing you there!

In this issue

  • Changes to the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme

  • Improving Pig Welfare EFSA findings on the welfare of weaner and grower pigs

  • New welfare legislation in Spain (RD 159/2023) & the future EU welfare regulations

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