1.   Hog futures fell after meatpackers slaughtered more hogs than expected yesterday, increasing pork supplies.

2.   In addition to low stockpiles, meatpackers are slaughtering fewer hogs this year.

3.   In CHICAGO, hog and pork belly futures fell after meatpackers slaughtered more hogs than expected yesterday, boosting supplies.

4.   Meatpackers are slaughtering fewer hogs because wholesale pork prices are failing to keep up with the high cost of animals.

5.   Meatpackers slaughtered fewer cattle this week than a year ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said, leading to a backup of animals in feedlots.

6.   Pork prices had fallen as meatpackers slaughtered more hogs, increasing the supply of meat before the holiday season, when hams are in high demand.