Tamworth, Ontario, located in Eastern Ontario between Toronto and Ottawa, has become home to an exciting new development in the swine industry. Slack Farms, led by John Slack and his father Mark, has unveiled a 625-sow multiplier barn designed...
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...
Canadian Pork Sector Prepares for Pig Code of Practice Update in 2025
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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...
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...
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...
The week ending November 29, 2024, saw continued price declines across key hog markets. Ontario's 100% Base Formula Price dropped to $217.03/ckg, accompanied by reduced market hog sales at 109,361, just 98% of last year’s levels. In Canada, hog...
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) has welcomed Youngji Rho as their new Feed Ingredient and By-products Specialist. With a robust academic and professional background, Rho’s expertise is set to enhance innovation and efficiency in feed...
The transition period of sows, a week before and after farrowing, has unique nutritional requirements for fetal growth, mammary development, and milk production. During this period, a sow's energy requirements can increase by over 200%, while lysine (amino acid)...
Ontario Market Highlights:
Base Formula Price: Declined slightly to $221.76/cwt, compared to $227.02/cwt the previous week.
Dressed Weight Average: Remained stable at 106.88 kg.
Market Hogs Sold: Totaled 123,399, representing 111% of the volume from the same week last...