Live Cattle, Lean Hogs Higher

Friday's USDA cattle slaughter was 102,000 head versus a year ago at 113,000 head. April Live Cattle futures extended Thursday gains during a choppy trading session on Friday. April live cattle settled sharply higher at 151.70, up 1.90. June Live Cattle settled at 143.85, up 0.90. Friday's USDA hog slaughter was 426,000 head versus a year ago at 404,000. Lean Hog futures opened lower and had a very choppy session, settling higher on the day. April Lean Hogs settled at 67.47, up 0.32. June Lean Hogs settled at 82.87, up 0.25.