Lean Hog Futures Sharply lower

Thursday's USDA Hog slaughter was 421,000 head versus a year ago at 413,000 head. Lean Hogs traded sharply lower on Thursday and ended the session on the lows with some general selling occurring. At last check July Hogs were trading at 80.85, down 1.62, August hogs were trading at 79.85, down 1.65 and October Hogs were trading at 70.20 , down 1.60. December Hogs at last check were trading at 66.72, down 1.37.