Holland has nearly 12 million pigs
The number of pigs in the Netherlands rose to 11.7 million last year, up just 3,000 on 2006, according to figures from the pig farming sector.
However the number of pig farms was down by over 500. Pork is the most popular meat in the Netherlands.
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