FEEDSTUFFS PRECISION PORK Market Report – February 5

In this episode of Feedstuffs Precision Pork, Dave Bauer, senior
market analyst for Provimi, offers some hog market perspective
and market highlights for the week as well as provides things to
think about as we enter the new year.

As that iconic song goes: you have to know when to hold ‘em, know
when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away and know when to run.
Bauer explains there is a group of producers in China right now
running away from the hand they have been dealt. Last week 17% of
market hogs in China weighed in at about 198 lb. Normal weights
have been 286 lb., which means they are leaving 88 lb. of
opportunity on that train bound for nowhere. That’s a lost
opportunity of $200 per pig.


An indication that the disease pressure in China is severe right
now? Or perhaps pressure from the media’s disclosure of illegal
vaccine use? Bauer provides his thoughts.


These are uncertain times and it will pay dividends to be
well-prepared. If you have questions on this week’s recap or want
to discuss something not covered, feel free to ASK DAVE
at David_Bauer@cargill.com. Plan today for
tomorrow’s success.


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