The U.K. pig census hits a 12-year high

The English pig census reached 3.78 million in December 2019.

According to Defra, the English pig census stood at 3.78 million head on December 1, 2019, 2.7% higher than in 2018. The last time the December census had reached that level was in 2007.

The number of female breeding pigs decreased 1% from the year prior, and there was a noticeable 12% decline in suckling and dry sows (Other sows).

*Either being suckled or dry sows being kept for further breeding
Source: Defra June and December Surveys of Agriculture — *Either being suckled or dry sows being kept for further breeding
Source: Defra June and December Surveys of Agriculture

March 9, 2020 - 333 Staff with information from Defra

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