This current week of slaughter, the European pigs-mature-for-slaughter markets still appear well balanced for the most part. Starting from the steady situation observed in Germany, unchanged prices were also recorded in the neighbouring countries: Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and in Austria. It is reported at the same time that the small quantities of live pigs for slaughter on offer are being well in demand on the part of the slaughter companies. Slight pressure from Germany, as had emerged because of the public holiday, did not affect the prices in any way.