Pig Newsletter - November 2024
Type Newsletter
Teagasc Pig Newsletter - November 2024
In this issue
Farm Energy Costs: Analyzing Your Bills
Emer McCrum provides insights on reducing energy costs, including electricity and liquid fuel. She discusses reviewing billing items like Maximum Import Capacity, Demand Charges, Wattless Charges, and the Public Service Obligation Levy. Emer also offers actionable advice on optimizing energy use and managing costs.
Split Sex Feeding: Gilts and Boars
Peadar Lawlor revisits the benefits of split-sex feeding, emphasizing its advantages in growth performance, reduced costs, and emissions. He highlights reduced nitrogen excretion and ammonia emissions by feeding tailored diets to male and female pigs. He also discusses ethical concerns and marketing benefits of separate penning.
Winter-Readiness for Farms
Ciarán Carroll shares guidance on preparing farms for winter. He overs housing (ventilation, temperature management), water supply (insulation, backup storage), and safety measures (slip prevention, electrical safety). He also provides tips for biosecurity, power supply, medicine storage, and staff welfare.