Interior and terminal market hogs are seen mostly steady today. Today s hog slaughter is assessed at 378,000 head. Meanwhile, heavier hams are steady at best as hogs continue to grow. Both bellies and fresh trimmings are rated about steady. Loins are rated steady to firm as beginning of the month business and the lighter slaughter lends support to the market.
Butts have a steady undertone and ribs a steady-weak.
Ribs are holding at current levels.