Teagasc Pig Newsletter - January 2025

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In this Issue

Replacement & Culling

Louise Clarke addresses optimal sow culling and replacement strategies to enhance productivity and maintain herd parity profiles.

Research Updates

Edgar Garcia Manzanilla reviews recent innovations, including low-emission buildings, slurry management, and antimicrobial reduction.

Welcome New Arrivals

Introductions to new team members who will be working on research projects, including reducing Salmonella levels on Irish pig farms, developing an economic model to assess pig disease costs, and promoting practical welfare improvements across European pig farms.