1.   Hog futures fell as meatpackers raised slaughter rates in anticipation of increased demand, boosting pork supplies.

2.   In CHICAGO, hog futures fell as meatpackers raised slaughter rates in anticipation of increased demand, boosting pork supplies.

3.   Now, meatpackers are raising bids to ensure they have adequate pork supplies ahead of the Labor Day weekend, traders said.

4.   On other markets, hog futures gained as meatpackers raised bids for live animals in order to secure adequate supplies.