Spain: The slaughter of Iberian pigs in the present montanera decreases by 12.6%

The Iberian Pig Interprofessional (ASICI) has presented the results of the 2022/2023 montanera in the framework of Meat Attraction. As of March 2, 2023, the data reflects a 12.6% decrease in acorn slaughter compared to the previous season, 86,215 fewer animals. According to the data registered in ÍTACA (Identification, Traceability and Quality System), in the 2022/2023 campaign, 596,274 acorn-fed pigs have been slaughtered, compared to the 682,489 animals slaughtered in the previous montanera. Of the total number of animals slaughtered, 86.7% (516,985 animals) correspond to Quality Standard acorn-fed pigs, and 13.3% (79,289 animals) with PDO productions. This decrease in the figures is marked by the severe drought suffered the previous year, which has caused a decrease in the amount of acorns available and consequently a reduction in the entry of Iberian pigs into the pasture for fattening. The president of ASICI, Antonio Prieto, has indicated that "despite the difficulties, the ...