The article reports on the closing prices for cattle and hogs at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Oklahoma National Stockyards. Cattle prices were higher for live cattle and lower for feeders, with mixed trade volumes and demand. Boxed beef prices also increased due to strong demand. Hog prices were mixed with lower cash hog prices and steady butcher hog prices at Midwest cash markets. Pork values, including specific cuts, were mixed with some lower and others higher. Estimated cattle and hog slaughter numbers were reported to be down and up respectively from the previous week.