New increase in Spain's imports of piglets from the Netherlands

The aim is to prevent animal abuse. In practice, electroshock equipment is used too often and not according to the rules.

With this budget increase, the government assumes there are sufficient funds to honor all approved applications.

The government will financially support young farmers who start or take over a business.

Spanish imports of Dutch piglets have been increasing steadily, having doubled in five years.

Reductions are driven by lower pork exports to non-EU markets, mainly to China, continued high input costs, and imposition of new EU regulations.

New research examines the question of how keeping pigs without tail docking can be made possible.

In recent years we have seen a decrease in exports to Germany and an increase in piglets destined for Spain.

Data provided by the statistical service of the Netherlands shows that Spain continues to increase its imports of pigs and piglets.