251: Pork: What effect do heavy pigs have on the SPP?

This week’s guests: Jen Waters, Head of Knowledge Exchange (Pork) Duncan Wyatt, Lead Analyst (Livestock) Lauren Dimmack, Animal Health & Welfare Scientist Christine Walsh, Head of Transitional Support Felicity Rusk, Analyst (Dairy & Livestock) In this pork-focused episode, we discuss the standard pig price (SPP) with Duncan Wyatt and Jen waters. We talk about out what does and doesn’t contribute to it, the impact of heavy pigs, and whether the price rises as quickly as it falls.  We also talk about export health certificates (EHC) – what’s changed, what you need to do to comply, and the latest position with Trichinella testing. Useful links Pig prices and market news Pork markets GB deadweight pig prices (EU spec) 'What effect do heavy pigs have on the SPP?' article Export Health Certificates for pork Information and FAQs 'Use of Export Health Certificates to be extended' article Information from Defra if you export or move food, drink and agricultural products Webinars for exporters of products of animal origin, live animals, plants and plant products to the EU Contact Defra directly: [email protected]  PigHub Login page: https://www.pighub.org.uk/iip/home.eb User guides: https://www.pighub.org.uk/iip/global_nav/help.eb eAML2 helpline number: 0844 335 8400 Feedback We'd love to know what you think of our podcasts. If you’d like to give your feedback, please complete our short questionnaire, which will help us to improve the podcast on an ongoing basis. This episode was produced and edited by Miriam Drewett, Marcomms Manager (Pork).