Lean Hogs Lower

Friday's USDA hog slaughter was 409,000 head versus a year ago at 304,000 head. At last check, August Lean Hogs were trading at 77.72, down 0.55, and October Lean Hogs were trading at 64.10, down 0.80. December Lean Hogs at last check were trading at 61.87, down 0.70.