ANALYSIS: EU Layer Flock Downturn Signals Continued Sector Adjustment
EU layer flock data for October, 2025 indicate a noticeable reduction compared with the same month in 2024. Current numbers lie near the lower end of the post-pandemic range, showing that producers entered the final quarter of 2025 with a more cautious approach to production.
The decline in flock size reflects an adjustment to ongoing structural and regulatory factors shaping the sector. Continued emphasis on welfare and environmental compliance, alongside a cautious approach to biosecurity and production planning, led many producers to maintain stable and efficient operations rather than expand...
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