USDA Daily Cattle Slaughter; Live Cattle Futures Higher

Tuesday's USDA cattle slaughter was 114,000 head versus a year ago at 108,000 head. August live cattle is trading at 116.15, up 0.22 cents/lb. October live cattle is trading at 114.42, up 0.35 cents/lb. December live cattle is trading at 114.75, up 0.15 cents/lb.