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

Published Mar 6, 2023

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The Iberian Pig Interprofessional (ASICI) has reported a 12.6% decrease in acorn slaughter for the 2022/2023 montanera, with 86,215 fewer animals compared to the previous season. A total of 596,274 acorn-fed pigs were slaughtered, with 86.7% being Quality Standard acorn-fed pigs and 13.3% PDO productions. The decrease is due to the severe drought of the previous year, which reduced the availability of acorns. Despite these challenges, the sector has shown resilience and commitment to product quality, with efforts to consolidate the ÍTACA system and promote Iberian products nationally and internationally.

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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 ...

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