Bulgaria's pig farming industry has seen a resilience and growth following the downturn caused by the African Swine Fever, with a 20% rise in total population and a 29% increase in breeding stock in the aftermath. This recovery, despite initial setbacks that led to a 20% decrease in pork production, is attributed to higher slaughter rates and increased consumer demand in the early months of the year. The industry is on track to achieve a 10-11% increase in production by the end of 2021. In contrast, the UK's pig farming faces a crisis due to a severe shortage of butchers and slaughterhouse workers, with an estimated 150,000 pigs at risk of being culled on farms if the government does not address the issue promptly. This shortage is largely due to Brexit's immigration policies, which have reduced the influx of workers from Central and Eastern Europe, worsening the existing labor shortage caused by the pandemic.