Germany: number of pig-keeping holdings down by 3.1%
Since November 2013 the number of holdings that keep pigs for fattening has fallen by 900 (–3.9%) to about 22,700.
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France: slight drop in the swine census in 2013
In 2013, the total swine herd added up 13,487,588 heads; slightly lower than in year 2012 (13,759,913).
German agricultural exports still growing
Whilst there was an increase in the value and volume of pigmeat exports, beef exports declined.
U.S. hog and pigs inventory lowest since 2007
As of March 1, there were 62.9 million head of hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, the lowest inventory since 2007.
Canada: Livestock estimates, January 1, 2014
Hog producers reported 12.7 million hogs, a 1.1% increase over January 1, 2013.
Denmark: 1% increase in overall pig numbers
Danish pig production was virtually unchanged during 2013 at just over 29 million pigs, and is forecast to grow to 29.4 million in 2014.
Pig production data: pork export and import figures available
The statistics of the European Union countries are shown, and the information includes data from 1988.
Czech Republic: decline in pigmeat production
In 2013 the pigmeat production decreased to 234 273 tonnes (−2.3%). Agricultural producer prices of pigs for slaughter grew by 2.6%.
Brazil: an important increase in the exports of pig meat in 2014 is foreseen
The ABIPECS foresees an increase by 15.7% in the exports of pig meat in 2014.
United States: hog inventory down 1 percent
United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on December 1, 2013 was 65.9 million head.
Any takers for $100 weaned pigs?
Time will tell if PEDV is the cause but weaned pig and feeder pig prices began to turn up in June, a couple of months ahead of their traditional seasonal bottoming with the turn toward seasonal highs which peak usually in February or March.
France: drop in pig production during the first nine months of 2013
The slaughterings of pigs have dropped by 1.7% (and by 1.1% regarding weight) with respect to the same period during the previous year.
Denmark: the number of fattening pigs drops
As of October 1st, the total swine census in Denmark was 12.3 million heads.
Spain: the drop in the slaughterings of pigs carries on
During the first nine months of this year, the number of slaughtered animals adds up 30,684,654 pigs, which entails a drop by 0.90%.