Scoring of swine lung images: a comparison between a computer vision system and human evaluators
The computer vision system could be used as an alternative to the manual scoring of cranioventral pulmonary consolidation during slaughter inspections.
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How December unfolded on the German pig market: Pressure remains, hope for 2026 is shifting
The German pig market ended December with a deceptive sense of calm, yet beneath this veneer, the situation remained tense.
The monster in the house
Spanish farmers are losing over €47 million per week total, and pig prices are not expected to rise until February...
Portugal: Live pig exports fell 19% and pork exports rose 31% January-September
Pig exports (piglets for finishing and pigs for slaughter) fell by 19.3% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
Portugal: Live pig and pork imports increased in the first 9 months of 2025
The number of pigs imported for slaughter increased by over 5% year-on-year between January and September 2025.
Portugal: Pig slaughter increases 4.7% through September
Pig slaughter in Portugal during the first nine months of 2025 increased 4.7% year-on-year.
German pig market in November: Renewed price drop fuels frustration among producers
The month was shaped by a seasonally unusual price decline and left the sector wavering between routine daily business and sudden uncertainty.
Belgium improves slaughter data sharing with farmers
Flemish pig farmers will now automatically receive an email with slaughter results.
A complicated end to the year- a change of cycle?
We are in a critical market situation throughout the EU. It does not look like things will change until February next year.
Mexico: Pork production's annual growth nears 6% in September 2025
Pork production growth far exceeded beef and poultry.
UK: End to CO₂ use in slaughter recommended by Animal Welfare Committee
The Animal Welfare Committee has published its opinion on the welfare impacts on pigs of CO2 gas stunning and of potential alternative stunning methods.
Germany: Perleberg slaughterhouse closes
The general manager of the Perleberg slaughterhouse, Ringo Beinroth, announced the closure in a letter addressed to the governor of the Prignitz district, Brandenburg.
German pig market in October – Sharp price decline leaves farmers struggling
In the short term, the outlook remains subdued; in the medium term, smaller live supplies could allow prices to at least hold steady.
The Spanish pig price is approaching its yearly low
The price has fallen so much that it's probably close to its yearly low.
Sigma Europe establishes an Alliance with Grupo Vall Companys
Evolution towards a more specialized, efficient model focused on the end consumer.
Malaysia could open its market to Brazilian pork
During an official mission to Southeast Asia, the Brazilian government met with Malaysian authorities and paved the way for further progress in exports, including pork.