DanBred Canada is pleased to announce the hire of Brent Robinson, Technical Sales and Service Representative.
Brent has a long history in the pig industry and particularly the genetic part of the business. Brent’s father started as a small independent...
Farmscape for August 19, 2024
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The National Manager of ASF Programs with the CFIA says early detection disease surveillance is key to minimizing any negative trade impacts of an African Swine Fever incursion. CanSpotASF has...
The latest hog market data for the week ending August 9, 2024, reveals mixed trends across the Ontario, Canadian, and U.S. markets:
Ontario Market:
The 100% Base Formula Price saw a slight dip, closing at $231.22 per ckg.
Average dressed...
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Researchers from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, CDPQ, and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine are investigating the effects of increased vitamin supplementation for sows during gestation. This study aims to improve piglet immunity against...
Farmscape for August 7, 2024
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The expansion of the CanSpotASF program to provide African Swine Fever rule out testing for invasive wild pigs is expected to further Canada's efforts to establish zoning. CanSpotASF, a voluntary...
Compiled by Jaydee Smith, Swine Specialist, OMAFA
Ontario Market Highlights
100% Base Formula Price: Increased from $220.62 on July 5 to $233.55 on August 2.
Previous Year 100% Formula Price: Decreased slightly from $230.18 to $254.84 over the same period.
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Ontario Market
100% Base Formula Price: $227.28/cwt (compared to $252.64 last year)
Average Price: $259.30/cwt
Market Hogs Sold: 107,516 (106% of previous year)
Weaned Pig Value: $59.09/pig
Feeder Pig Value: $93.75/pig
Canadian Market
Prime Interest Rate: 6.70%
Hog Slaughter: 414,507...
Summary:
The Weekly Hog Market Facts report, compiled by Jaydee Smith, provides a detailed analysis of the hog market for the week ending July 19, 2024. Key highlights include:
Ontario Market: The 100% Base Formula Price increased to $220.83/cwt. The...
With summer barbecues lighting up across the country and BLT season around the corner, the time has come for those in Canada’s hog/pork supply chain to breathe a little easier and take note of some good news. After several...
Ontario Market:
Base Formula Price: Decreased from $227.46 (June 14) to $218.33 per ckg.
Previous Year's Price: $238.86 per ckg.
Average Price: $255.12 per ckg.
Low Price: $231.70 per ckg.
High Price: $278.50 per ckg.
Weekly Average Dressed Weight:...