Dr. Hazel Rooney is the European pig specialist within Alltech’s Technology Group, where she leads the development and coordination of technical solutions for pigs across Ireland and Europe. She works closely with customers to enhance pig performance, address industry challenges, and develop tailored programs. In addition to her hands-on approach, she contributes to the industry through technical articles, presentations, and research-driven insights.

Dr. Rooney earned her Ph.D. in swine nutrition from University College Dublin and the Teagasc Pig Development Department in 2019. Her doctoral research focused on maternal feeding strategies during gestation and lactation to optimize annual sow output and to promote the growth and development of progeny from large litters. Before joining Alltech in 2020, she spent a year working as a post-doctoral researcher in the Teagasc Pig Development Department in Ireland.