USDA Daily Cattle Slaughter; Live Cattle Futures Higher

Friday's USDA cattle slaughter was 114,000 head versus a year ago at 94,000 head. Thursday's slaughter was 2,000 head. December live cattle settled 110.72, up 1.05 cents/lb. February live cattle settled at 112.12, up 1.32 cents/lb. April live cattle settled at 111.50, up 1.10 cents/lb.