# Livestock Analysis | February 5, 2025 - Pro Farmer

> Lean hog futures surged on Wednesday, with the April contract up $1.80 and the CME lean hog index rising to its highest level since early January. Wholesale pork demand rebounded and hog slaughter fell.

- Date: 2025-02-05 · published 2025-02-05T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/12746-livestock-analysis-february-5-2025-pro-farmer
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Lower hog slaughter and firmer pork demand tighten supply and support higher lean hog prices, though analysts see volatility ahead.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- profarmer.com: https://www.profarmer.com/pro-farmer-max/livestock-analysis/livestock-analysis-february-5-2025

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