USDA Daily Hog Slaughter; Hog Futures Higher

Monday's USDA Hog slaughter was 429,000 head versus a year ago at 417,000 head. August lean hogs are trading at 75.62, up 0.35 cents/lb. October lean hogs are trading at 64.27, up 0.37 cents /lb. December lean hogs are trading at 58.95, up 0.47 cents/lb.