Live Cattle Futures Higher

Tuesday's USDA cattle slaughter was 110,000 head versus a year ago at 116,000 head. Live Cattle futures ended Tuesday's choppy trading session higher after some late buying moved prices higher near the end of the trading session. At last check August Live Cattle was trading at 151.20, up 0.70 and October Cattle at last check was trading at 154.02, up 0.55.