251: Pork: What effect do heavy pigs have on the SPP?

This week’s guests:
Jen Waters, Head of Knowledge Exchange (Pork)
Duncan Wyatt, Lead Analyst (Livestock)
Lauren Dimmack, Animal Health & Welfare Scientist
Christine Walsh, Head of Transitional Support
Felicity Rusk, Analyst (Dairy & Livestock)

In this pork-focused episode, we discuss the standard pig price (SPP) with Duncan Wyatt and Jen waters. We talk about out what does and doesn’t contribute to it, the impact of heavy pigs, and whether the price rises as quickly as it falls. 

We also talk about export health certificates (EHC) – what’s changed, what you need to do to comply, and the latest position with Trichinella testing.

Useful links

Pig prices and market news
Pork markets
GB deadweight pig prices (EU spec)
'What effect do heavy pigs have on the SPP?' article

Export Health Certificates for pork
Information and FAQs
'Use of Export Health Certificates to be extended' article
Information from Defra if you export or move food, drink and agricultural products
Webinars for exporters of products of animal origin, live animals, plants and plant products to the EU

Contact Defra directly: traders@defra.gov.uk 

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