US counts more fattening pigs but fewer sows

Wouter Baan Market Analyst · Dairy & Meat · Published Mar 27, 2026
Meat market insight from DCA Market Intelligence
The American pig herd is growing slightly, despite a decline in the number of sows. Higher productivity and more piglets are driving supply. Read more about the development of the pig herd in the US

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