Pig stock grows 4%
Significantly more fattening pigs in Denmark
In Denmark, the pig herd has increased significantly in 1 year. For example, the most recent count (April) shows that on balance there were 12,7 million pigs, a plus of 4%.
Especially the number of fattening pigs from 50 kilos grew rapidly. This group increased by no less than 8% to 2,97 million units. The Danish slaughterhouses clearly see this growth in the range. This is how the supply is at Danish Crown much higher than previously estimated. Good pig prices in 2017 fueled growth in Denmark.
More piglets and sows
The group of young fattening pigs (under 50 kilos) has also grown, but less rapidly. In terms of size, this group increased by 2% to 5,8 million units. The number of piglets is also on the rise and has grown by 6% to 2,66 million. In line with the growing number of piglets, the export to. The sow herd has also increased by 1% in 3 year to 1,27 million sows.
Wouter Job
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