Weaner pigs

A semi hauling 1,900 pigs tipped over on state Route 20 in Iron County, Utah, Friday afternoon.

Cash traded weaner pig prices were $66.46, up $4.34 from a week ago.

Looking at hog sales in September 2019 using October 2019 futures the weaner breakeven was $47.32, up $2.91 for the week.

Looking at hog sales in October 2019 using October 2019 futures the weaner breakeven was $99.70, up $12.61 for the week.

When considering raising pigs antibiotic-free or using less antibiotics in compliance with the new responsible use guidelines, vaccines become an even more vital part of the management strategy for herd health.

Instead of using dietary antibiotics to help the piglets cope and avoid illness at weaning, USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are investigating a naturally occurring amino acid known as L-glutamine

Looking at hog sales in September 2019 using October 2019 futures the weaner breakeven was $47.32, up $2.91 for the week.