Since the first confirmed outbreak of FMD in early August, the Deadweight Average Pig Price (DAPP) has been steadily eroded as abattoirs cope with a backlog of animals resulting from the initial interruption in movement direct to slaughter.

The DAPP recorded five consecutive weekly falls during August, from 109.99p per kg in the week ended 4 August, to 108.52 per kg in the week ended 8 September, and the year-on-year premium over the 2006 price has now been completely eroded.

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