The price of live pigs will rise to a reasonable level in the second half of 2023.

Currently, the pig industry as a whole is experiencing a severe shortage of supply. Domestic pig production capacity began to gradually decline in July last year, and the number of reproductive sows at the end of March this year was 41.85 million, which is in the green range of pig production capacity regulation. Therefore, during the current period of low meat prices, pig prices are expected to rebound to a higher level in the second half of 2023 due to supply shortages.

With the steady development of the national economy and the improvement of people's living standards, people's demand for high-quality raw pork products has also begun to grow. According to statistics, the third and fourth quarters are the peak seasons for pork consumption throughout the year. Therefore, the rebound in consumer demand will also drive up the price of live pigs in the second half of 2023.

Currently, the country’s support policies and policy guidance for the pig industry are constantly developing. Against this background, domestic farmers and buyers are paying increasing attention to pig seedlings. Therefore, the increase in the number of reproductive sows is also expected to drive up pig prices in the second half of 2023.

Diseases in pig farming

1. Swine fever

It is an acute infectious disease caused by swine fever virus. There are three types: the most acute type and the chronic type. The acute type is the most common type. At the beginning of the disease, the body temperature rises to 41-42℃ and does not drop for several days. The patient eats less or not, is thirsty, sometimes vomits, often lies down under the bedding, or fruit stands in the corner. In the longer period, the head is drooped and the back is arched, the gait is unsteady, the conjunctiva is flushed, there is purulent secretion, boars and barrows have urinary bladder, initial constipation and then loose stools, sometimes with blood, and later red and purple spots appear on the skin. , it won’t fade when pressed by hand.

2. Swine erysipelas

It is caused by Erysipelas swine and is most common in pigs aged 8-12 months. It often occurs in summer and autumn. The incubation period (from infection to onset) is about 1 to 8 days. The onset of septicemia is sudden, with the body temperature rising to 42-43°C, unsteady walking, conjunctival congestion, erythema appearing on the skin in the later stage, and fading of acupressure. In severe cases, the hind limbs are often paralyzed, dyspnea, and chills; the course of the disease is short and can be cured in 8 to 4 days if not treated promptly. cause death.

3. Swine pneumonia

It is caused by Pasteurella and can occur throughout the year. It is prone to occur during sudden climate changes and is often scattered. In the most acute form, the body temperature can rise to more than 41°C, difficulty breathing, bleeding spots under the abdomen and behind the ears; high fever, redness and swelling in the throat, gasping for air, and often death within 1 day. Acute type, body temperature rises, often short dry painful cough, nasal discharge with viscous or purulent nasal fluid, difficulty breathing, often sitting in a dog posture, constipation at the beginning of the disease, diarrhea in the later stage, the course of the disease is 8 to 4 days.