Clean pig slaughterings in the United Kingdom reached 964,000 head in July 2020.
UK clean pig slaughterings for July set a 20-year record for the month and were 6.3% higher year-on-year at 964,000 head. Sow and boar slaughterings were up 21% year-on-year with 23,000 head. Pigmeat production was 86,000 tonnes, 9.2% higher than in July 2019.
August 19, 2020/ 333 Staff with information from Defra and the National Pig Association
UK secures ‘listed status’ to continue live animal and meat exports to the EU.
RUMA reports antibiotic usage in the UK pig sector has dropped by 60%, but aims to further reduce use by 2024.
The United Kingdom imports 60% of its pig meat. This has implications for both how the market responds to coronavirus related national lockdowns and the upcoming end of the Brexit transition period.
Tariffs on pork to be gradually reduced to 0%.
A new training fund aims to boost the number of veterinarians that are qualified to certify products of animal origin for export.
Foodservice closures and logistical challenges have not thwarted pigmeat demand. Heavy carcass weights increased production.
For the first time China accounted for more than half of UK fresh and frozen pork exports in April. Overall export was up, and import prices remained higher than last year.
Important legislation to boost productivity and reward environmental improvements in the farming sector.
12% of European pork is exported to the United Kingdom.
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