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The Poultry Edge

Teagasc
Avian Influenza
Irish Egg Industry
Irish Poultry Sector
Irish Poultry Production
Bord Bia
Turkey Production
Water Quality
National Layer Conference 2026
Biosecurity
Ireland
Broiler Production
Irish Broiler Production
Poultry Industry
Pullet Rearing
UK Poultry Industry
Sustainable Agriculture
Mycotoxins
Lameness Management
Coxie
Irish Agriculture

The Poultry Edge podcast from Teagasc covers all the news, advice and insights from the Irish poultry sector.

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Nick Paridaans, the International Poultry Hygiene Specialist with MS Schippers, joins Rebecca Tierney on the latest Poultry Edge to discuss terminal hygiene protocols, the process of cleaning and disinfecting after one flock, which is a hugely import... more

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Rebecca Tierney previews the Layer Conference 2026 which takes place in the Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Road, Co. Monaghan on Wednesday May 20th.

To register for the event, visit:

www.eventbrite.ie/e/layer-conference-2026-tickets-1988821497... more

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For this month’s Poultry Edge, we discuss water quality, often referred to as the forgotten nutrient, with Daisy Roijackers, from IntraCare. 

For more episodes from the Poultry Edge podcast go to the show page at:

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For the latest episode of The Poultry Edge, Rebecca Tierney discusses pullet rearing which is an integral part of the table egg sector.

Richard Nesbitt, Agricultural Manager for Corby Rock Eggs, one of Ireland’s largest pullet rearing companies, dis... more

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Nick Paridaans
International Poultry Hygiene Specialist
MS Shippers
Episode: Terminal Hygiene: Setting the Next Flock Up for Success
Kevin Connolly
Colleague who will discuss generational renewal in the egg industry
Teagasc (colleague of host)
Episode: Layer Conference 2026
Dominic Arthur
Free range egg producer from Northern Ireland
Self-employed poultry farmer
Episode: Layer Conference 2026
Dana Simpson
St. David's Poultry team member
St. David's Poultry
Episode: Layer Conference 2026
Dave Hodson
From Rosehill Poultry in the UK
Rosehill Poultry
Episode: Layer Conference 2026
Angus Lane
From St. David's Poultry team
St. David's Poultry
Episode: Layer Conference 2026
Frank Clerkin
Founder/owner of Poultry Vet Services
Poultry Vet Services
Episode: Layer Conference 2026
Daisy Roijackers
Research and development specialist in hygiene
IntraCare
Episode: Water Quality: the Forgotten Nutrient
Richard Nesbitt
Agricultural Manager for Corby Rock Eggs
Corby Rock Eggs
Episode: Pullet Rearing Explained: Systems, Scale, and Success

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Rebecca Tierney
Host of The Poultry Edge (appears across multiple episodes, guiding interviews and industry discussions)

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Terminal Hygiene: Setting the Next Flock Up for Success
Q: So is it when the person walks in and starts power washing, or is it sooner? Should a producer be considering terminal hygiene while birds are still in the house?
Yes, terminal hygiene should be considered before birds leave and continue during the cycle; preparatory steps like beetle control and early cleaning help set the stage for effective downtime disinfection.
Water Quality: the Forgotten Nutrient
Q: What changes are occurring with biocide product registrations in the EU and what should farmers watch for?
The EU is implementing the Biocide Product Regulation (BPR), harmonizing registrations across member states and enforcing stricter evaluation of active substances, concentrations, and uses. Farmers should monitor product labels and approvals, as timelines will differ by substance and product type, and only products with BPR approval will be authorized for use in drinking water.
Water Quality: the Forgotten Nutrient
Q: Can you explain what a continuous disinfection program is and when farmers might choose it over periodic disinfection?
A continuous disinfection program administers a low-dose disinfectant throughout the cycle to keep biofilms and pathogens at bay, reducing the risk of contamination even between cleanouts. Farmers may choose continuous dosing if water quality is variable or if biofilms are a consistent problem, but some may opt for intermittent dosing to avoid potential interactions with feed supplements or unnecessary costs.
Water Quality: the Forgotten Nutrient
Q: Why is it important to test water at different points around the farm and how often should that testing occur?
Testing at downstream points helps identify microbial contamination within the drinking water lines on the farm. A quarterly or seasonal cadence for bowl water, with annual or semi-annual testing for general distribution water, captures changes across the cycle and ensures water stays within safe, effective parameters.
Water Quality: the Forgotten Nutrient
Q: What are the most important factors you would look for when testing water in Ireland, and how often should producers test?
Producers should assess both microbiological indicators (total viable count and presence of E. coli or coliforms) and physiochemical factors (water hardness, pH, iron and other metals). In Ireland, testing is required at least once per year, and twice per year for bore wells. Testing at multiple points on the farm (incoming water and downstream) and seasonally for bowl water provides a better understanding of changes over time.

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What is The Poultry Edge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The episodes center on Ireland's poultry sector, exploring production practices, regulatory standards, and market dynamics across broilers, turkeys, eggs, and exports. Key topics include Bord Bia quality and welfare guarantees, shifts toward barn and free-range systems, biosecurity and disease prevention (notably avian influenza), and how consumer demand for locally produced, healthier options is shaping industry decisions. Notable angles include the economic scale of production (e.g., billions of birds/products), the impact of global events on feed and organic production, and upcoming industry conferences and on-farm management innovations. The show often pairs industry practitioners with practical guidance—ranging from planning cycles aro... more

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1. Nick Paridaans
2. Kevin Connolly
3. Dominic Arthur
4. Dana Simpson
5. Dave Hodson
6. Angus Lane
7. Frank Clerkin
8. Daisy Roijackers

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