Total numbers of pigs in Denmark at the October 2003 hold showed a slight reduction (-09%) compared to last October.

Total numbers of pigs in Denmark at the October 2003 hold showed a slight reduction (-09%) compared to last October, if it were not that were 1.8% up on the July 2003 reckon according to figures from Danmarks Statistik.

While total slaughter pig numbers were 13% down in succession last year, total female breeding numbers were 19% up with all categories showing increases, a change forward the situation registered in the previous July