This week’s hog market data, compiled by Jaydee Smith, Swine Specialist at OMAFA, highlights key market trends and movements impacting the pork industry for the week ending December 13, 2024.
In the Ontario market, the 100% base formula price increased...
The Saskatchewan Pork Development Board (Sask Pork) recently held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), shedding light on the significant economic contributions of the province’s pork production sector.
During the meeting, Sask Pork underscored the pivotal role that Saskatchewan's pork industry...
Canadian Pork Sector Prepares for Pig Code of Practice Update in 2025
The Canadian Pork Council (CPC) is gearing up for the 2025 update to Canada's Pig Code of Practice, emphasizing the importance of open communication and collaboration with stakeholders....
Manitoba Pork’s Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) elimination plan is being put into action following the province’s first PED case of 2024, reported on December 3rd in a finisher barn located in southeastern Manitoba. This outbreak has triggered a full...
Trade emerged as the primary focus at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Sask Pork, held last week in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. With the renegotiation of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on the horizon, Saskatchewan’s pork producers expressed a strong...
Compiled by Jaydee Smith, Swine Specialist, OMAFA
Contact: jaydee.smith@ontario.ca
Ontario Market Highlights
100% Base Formula Price: $213.67/cwt, a decline from the previous week’s $217.03.
Weaned Pig Value: $55.55/pig (-$0.88).
Feeder Pig Value: $88.14/pig (-$1.38).
Market Hogs Sold: 125,518, a 103% increase...
Manitoba Pork’s Director of Swine Health, Jenelle Hamblin, reports that the province’s Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) Elimination Plan is progressing as intended, despite the first confirmed case of PED in Manitoba in 2024.
The case, identified in a finisher barn...
Van Roessel Pork Ltd., a standout operation in Ontario, is a shining example of innovation and excellence in modern pork production. Founded in 2015 by Scott and Teresa Van Roessel, the farm began as a 900-sow farrow-to-wean operation in...
Florian and Betty Possberg, prominent pork producers from Humboldt, Saskatchewan, have been recognized for their lifetime contributions to the pork industry. The couple was honored with the Award of Distinction: Lifetime Achievement during the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium 2024,...
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) and Canadian Pork Council (CPC) have announced their strong support for the successful conclusion of negotiations for the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). This historic agreement paves the way for the Canadian meat...