Weaner pigs
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 33,830 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $50.81, down $1.14 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig volume was below average this week with 33,290 head being reported which is 79% of the 52-week average. Cash prices were $51.95, up $1.77 from a week ago.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 35,650 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $50.18, down $1.34 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 5,050 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $73.67, down $0.23 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig volume was below average this week with 38,715 head being reported, which is 90% of the 52-week average.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 11,550 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $70.30, down $1.48 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 43,470 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $48.01, up $1.87 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 10,350 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $70.89, up $3.33 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 49,417 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $48.90, up $3.55 per head from last week.
A strong weaned-pig market this summer indicates the magnitude of the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) 1-4-4 variant outbreak in the U.S. pork industry.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 5,750 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $60.93, down $3.61 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 25,659 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $42.67, up $0.13 per head from last week.
Management has a strong influence on age and weight considerations when it comes to producing a quality weaned pig. The people as well as the processes play a critical role.
Weaning weight and age can vary from operation to operation because many factors must be considered. There are, however, some important rules of thumb.
Every weaned pig has an impact on an operation’s end result. Industry leaders discuss the factors that go into producing a thrifty, quality weaned pig.
Health and management are necessary components in producing thrifty, quality weaned pigs. Focusing on females and paying attention to details can make all the difference.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 38,240 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $42.50, down $0.22 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 63,675 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $40.55, up $1.56 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 2,750 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $63, up $2.10 per head from last week.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 10,135 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $63.34, down $4.02 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 44,108 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $44.49, down $1.76 per head from last week.
Emma Lasco says when it comes to pig care, catching issues early-on can help avoid bigger problems later. Individual Pig Care training should include a defined vocabulary for identifying at-risk pigs.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average with 9,800 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $72.36, up $1.72 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig volume was below average this week with 31,489 head being reported which is 66% of the 52-week average.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 5,985 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $72.39, down $7.74 per head from last week.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 34,000 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $48.56, up $0.62 per head from last week.
The pressure to cut costs due to rising feed prices is undeniable these days. But experts say it’s important to resist the urge to abruptly switch from sow milk to simple feed ingredients just to save a few dollars.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 5,400 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $79.78, down $8.07 per head from last week.
Piglets born to heat-stressed sows may carry the burden of their mom’s discomfort later in life in the form of health complications and diminished performance, reports USDA’s Agricultural Research Service.
Cash-traded weaner pig reported volume was below average this past week, with 31,905 head reported. Cash weaner pig reported prices were $47.02, down $3.26 per head from last week.