Schweine Cockpit, 30.08.2019

(AMI) -The slaughter weight of pigs in Germany are subject to strong seasonal fluctuations. As observed in summer almost every year, they have reached their low point in mid-July. In addition to the seasonal fluctuations, the average slaughter weight has been rising steadily for years. Within five years, the weights increased by 600 g and thus by 0.6%. A comparable development can also be seen...

Expert Opinion: 

Although pig slaughter weights have steadily increased for years, this is not enough to offset the significant decline in 2019 battle numbers. While the amount of meat produced is decreasing, demand is also falling at the same time. Nevertheless, bottlenecks in slaughtered animals were...