In the first half of 2021, there was a rise in the number of livestock sent to slaughter in Hungary across most product categories, with a 1% increase in cattle, a 5.9% increase in pigs, and an 8.9% increase in poultry compared to the same period in 2020. This growth is attributed to both market expansion and the relaxation of disease control restrictions. However, the reduction in the pig population has led to a significant increase in the number of sows sent to slaughter, which is causing concern for herd maintenance. Despite an increase in the processed live weight of pigs, falling pig prices and rising feed costs are posing financial challenges for farmers, leading to government compensation measures. The poultry sector also experienced growth, with 8.9% more poultry slaughtered in the first half of 2021, driven by both domestic and export markets.