Umbilical outpouchings (UO) is a relatively recent description for what was considered to be umbilical hernias. It has become more clear over time that UO is a more appropriate term that encompasses the full scope of the problem. The...

The Ontario hog market posted continued strength for the week ending June 13, 2025, with prices climbing across the board as demand and futures remained bullish heading into summer. 🐖 Ontario Market Snapshot 100% Base Formula Price surged to $250.59/cwt,...

Streptococcus suis (S. suis) continues to be a health problem in pig production on a global basis. S. suis serotype 2 is a frequently isolated serotype globally but within regions a number of other serotypes can present a significant...

Haemorrhagic bowel syndrome (HBS) is globally recognized as a sporadic cause of death in finishing pigs. Mortality rates have occasionally been reported to be as high as 7%. Affected pigs do not normally exhibit any clinical signs before being...

Ontario Market Trends: 100% Base Formula Price continued its steady climb, reaching $229.79/ckg, up from $225.73 the previous week. Average dressed hog price hit $261.63/ckg, with high prices nearing $288.29/ckg. Dressed weights slightly declined to 106.34 kg. Market hog...

Porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2) emerged as a  clinical issue presenting as Post-Weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS) in some isolated regions during the 1990’s. Although most DNA viruses have a reputation of being more genetically stable than their RNA cousins...

Porcine ear necrosis (PEN) has been a problem in pig production since it was first described in the mid 1980’s. Careful observation will reveal that PEN is initially associated with raised red areas of inflammation visible in the epidermis...

Ontario Pork has announced its Board of Directors for 2025, with Tara Terpstra of Huron County returning as Chair for a second consecutive term. Joining her in a key leadership role is newly elected Vice Chair TJ Murray, a...

Week Ending April 11, 2025Compiled from OMAFRA’s Weekly Hog Market Facts by Jaydee Smith 📉 Ontario Market Trends 100% Base Formula Price: Fell to $223.52/cwt, down from $228.70 the previous week. Weaned Pig Value: Decreased to $58.12/pig. Feeder Pig Value:...

Erysipelas continues to be a cause of economic losses to the pig industry on global basis. The challenges with Erysipelas can “ebb and flow” over time. In Ontario, Erysipelas can contribute to losses at all stages of production and...

There was a time when Influenza Type A -swine (IAV-s) would enter a naïve pig herd, infect every pig at the same time, stop shedding in a short time frame as active antibodies increased in all (or almost all)...

Ontario Market Trends 100% Base Formula Price decreased to $231.20/cwt, down from $233.92/cwt the previous week. Market Hogs Sold: 115,802 head, maintaining a consistent 103% of last year’s volume. Weaned Pig Value: Slight decline to $60.11 per pig. Feeder...

Hog prices remained steady with slight fluctuations across major markets. In Ontario, the 100 percent base formula price closed at 233.92 per hundredweight, up from the previous year’s 200.35 per hundredweight. The average dressed weight remained stable at 109...

Western Canadian farmers are facing increasing frustration with federal trade policies that they say favor Eastern Canada, leaving them exposed to economic hardship. Many producers argue that policies designed to protect industries in the East, such as dairy and...

As February comes to a close, the hog market remains dynamic, with notable shifts in pricing, slaughter numbers, and producer trends. The latest Weekly Hog Market Facts report provides key insights into market movements across Ontario, Canada, and the...