USDA Daily Hog Slaughter; Lean Hog Futures Higher

Thursday's USDA hog slaughter was 412,000 head versus a year ago at 437,000 head. October lean hogs is trading at 52.65, up 0.27 cents /lb. December lean hogs are trading at 44.22, up 0.17 cents/lb. February lean hogs are trading at 51.22, up 0.30 cents/lb. April lean hogs are trading at 58.42, up 0.42 cents/lb.