Lean Hogs Lower

Thursday's USDA hog slaughter was 424,000 head versus a year ago at 394,000 head. August Lean Hogs at last check were trading at 78.27, down 0.25 and October Lean Hogs were trading at 64.65, down 0.75. December Lean Hogs at last check were trading at 61.87, down 0.70.