Lean Hog Futures Little Higher

December lean hogs are trading at 46.55, up 0.45 cents/lb. February lean hogs are trading at 53.22, up 0.32 cents/lb. April lean hogs are trading at 60.50, up 0.27 cents/lb. Lean hog futures are trading a little higher just after the open. Tuesday's USDA hog slaughter was 442,000 head , the total for the week is now 879,000 head versus 885,000 head last week at this time and 874,000 head a year ago. The average weights are near 280.9 pounds versus 280.8 pound a week ago and 283.7 pounds a year ago.