Pig news from 08/12/2020

The reduction of the supply backlog is progressing in Germany: The number of slaughtered pigs in the previous week rose slightly to 857,867 pigs and the average slaughter weight was down slightly at 97.8 kg. The pre-registrations for the current week fell again compared to the previous week at 248,200....

Expert Opinion: 

Overcoming the supply backlog of live pigs can be seen in several factors. If there are no new restrictions, the overhang will be overcome in a few weeks. The demand at home and abroad is steady to increasing. Prices are already rising in neighboring countries to the south. The further prospects...