UK's pig production could drop 10 percent by the
end of 2012 unless feed prices improve, according to a recent survey by the National Pig Association.
In July, when the cost of feed wheat increased by more than 25 percent and
soya increased by even more, some producers began culling sows to remain
sustainable. A total of 26,000 sows and boars were culled in England and Wales
in July, an increase of 7,000 over June numbers, according to government
figures. Furthermore, National Pig Association officials said that when the
August statistics are available, they will show an on-going upward trend in sow
slaughterings.
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