Effects of stocking density and illuminance in lairage of fattening pigs in different temperatures
Stocking at too-high density at high temperatures and stocking of too-low density at low temperatures affect meat quality and animal welfare.
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Argentina: Pig slaughter exceeds 4 million head in first half of 2025
At the end of the first half of the year, slaughter increased 2%, reaching a record figure.
As in previous years: Severe summer difficulties at slaughterhouses
Spanish slaughterhouses are between a rock and a hard place. The heat will accentuate the supply shortage. Pig prices are increasing or staying the same, pork prices are decreasing, and consequently, margins are deteriorating.
Olymel to build state-of-the-art integrated plant in Trois-Rivières
A major expansion of its La Fernandière plant in Trois-Rivières will allow Olymel to better serve its customers in Canada and abroad.
Germany: Bundeskartellamt prohibits takeover of Vion slaughterhouses by Tönnies
The Bundeskartellamt has prohibited plans by Tönnies to acquire several companies and assets from Vion.
JBS USA to invest $135 million in new sausage plant in Perry, Iowa
Facility will create 500 new jobs, boost local economy, and feed millions nationwide.
Portugal: Pig exports down and pork exports up in the first quarter
Portugal’s pig exports (including piglets for fattening and pigs for slaughter) dropped nearly 20% compared to the same period in 2024, while pork exports rose 13%.
Unforeseen contingencies in the Spanish market: The great blackout
In this commentary, we review various issues affecting the swine market: the blackout in Spain, corporate concentration, the evolution of carcass weights, Trump's policy....
Portugal: Imports of pork and pigs for slaughter increased in the first quarter
Imports of pigs for slaughter and imports of pork increased by 5.2% in the first quarter of 2025.
Osteomyelitis in pig carcasses at a Portuguese slaughterhouse: association with tail-biting and teeth resection
Meat inspection data were collected from 100,489 finishing pigs slaughtered in a northern Portuguese abattoir.
Germany's top 10 pig slaughterhouses in 2024
The top three slaughterhouses control 51% of the country's total slaughter, down 7% compared to the previous year.
Portugal: Pig slaughter up nearly 5% in the first quarter
The total number of pigs slaughtered in the first quarter increased by nearly 5% compared to 2024.
Meat Institute and American Meat Science Association Offer a Training Resource to Support New Swine Inspection System Implementation
Created in direct response to feedback from establishments and industry partners, the guide features real-world examples, clear explanations, and condition-specific imagery to improve accuracy and confidence in decision-making.
A momentary truce in the Spanish market
Guillem Burset analyzes the situation in the Spanish market and the possible effects of Trump's tariff policy on pork trade.
Peru: Increased supply boosted pork consumption in 2024
In 2024, apparent pork consumption in Peru grew 4 % due to the sustained increase in domestic supply, linked to higher domestic production and the increase in imports. The growing participation of Brazilian pork imports stands out, which increased significantly in volume compared to the previous year.
Argentina: Pig slaughter increased nearly 5 % in first quarter
So far this year, there has been an upward trend in the volume of pig slaughter.