Compiled by Jaydee Smith, OMAFRA Swine Specialist
Ontario hog prices continued to soften heading into mid-October. The 100% Base Formula Price averaged $254.09/ckg, down from $262.21 the previous week — marking the lowest level in five weeks. Despite this dip, prices remain well above year-ago levels ($208.94 in 2024).
The average dressed weight held steady at 107.65 kg, while marketings reached 122,517 head, about 104% of last year’s volume.
Weaned pig and feeder pig values declined slightly to $66.06 and $104.81 per head, respectively.
National & U.S. Overview
Across Canada, slaughter totaled 425,354 head, up 4% from a year ago. The Quebec pool price slipped to $234.49/ckg, and the Manitoba hog value edged down to $264.87/ckg. The Canadian dollar eased to US$0.7143, continuing a mild downward trend.
In the U.S., CME constructed hog prices fell to US$100.40/cwt, with pork cutouts at US$104.85/cwt — both showing steady declines. Early-weaned and 40-lb feeder pigs climbed to US$63.23 and US$80.01 respectively, reflecting sustained demand despite overall market pressure.
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